Compiler's Note The Journal of the Senate regular and extraordinary session of 1975 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume. Volume I contains January 13, 1975 through March 18, 1975. Volume II contains March 19, 1975 through March 25, 1975, and the extraordinary session June 23, 1975 through July 3, 1975, and the complete index. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT THE REGULAR SESSION Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 13, 1975 and adjourned Tuesday, March 25, 1975 VOLUME II 1975 Atlanta, Georgia OFFICERS OF THE STATE SENATE 1975 ZELL MILLER ______________________ ..President (Lieutenant Governor) TOWNS COUNTY AL HOLLOWAY ______________________________________ President Pro Tempore DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAMILTON McWHORTER, JR _______________ Secretary of the Senate OGLETHORPE COUNTY PAT JARVIS _____________________________________________________________________ Doorkeeper DeKALB COUNTY WINSTON PITTMAN _._. ._._.____.__ ___._______ Messenger HALL COUNTY STAFF OF SECRETARY OF SENATE GREEN CALLAWAY _______________________________________ Assistant Secretary DeKALB COUNTY ANNA COWPER _____________Journal Clerk COBB COUNTY SARALYN FOSTER _________________________________________________ Calendar Clerk DeKALB COUNTY ALICE ENRIGHT __ ____________________________________ Assistant to Secretary FULTON COUNTY JAMES H. BRAY ___ __.___._._...__ __._...___..._ Reading Clerk DeKALB COUNTY DAVID WHITTENBERG _____________________________ ___-__-_____-_____-.Message Clerk FLOYD COUNTY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 1989 Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 19, 1975 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M. today, and was called to order by the President. Senator Young of the 13th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of March 18 in passing the following bill of the House: HB 196. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th and Tolbert of the 56th: A bill to amend Code Section 34-1505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 196 was placed on the Senate Calendar. 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 and Senate, to-wit: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years; changing the population bracket to 300,000. HB 234. By Representative McKinney of the 35th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties. HB 654. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to add and provide for an additional judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County. 1990 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 703. By Representative Felton of the 22nd: A bill to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; to provide for education districts. HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West, and Bailey of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority. HB 724. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone. HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies. HB 994. By Representative Matthews of the 145th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berlin, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt. HB 1004. By Representative Matthews of the 145th : A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Norman Park, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt. HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Evans of the 99th and others: A bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts. HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 1991 HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of the two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General Assembly. HB 1092. By Representative Collins of the 144th: A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton, Ga., in the County of Mitchell. HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority. HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun. HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith. HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council. HB 1171. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th and Harris of the 60th: A bill to create the Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority. HB 1172. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. HB 1182. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Burton of the 47th and others: A bill to create the DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Authority. HB 1184. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Appling County 1992 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, so as to change the minimum salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to authorize the governing authority of Appling County to fix the salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to change the terms of court. SB 68. By Senator Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills' of the Senate, to-wit: SB 295. By Senator Summers of the 53rd: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattooga County upon an annual salary, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to deputies and other personnel of the Sheriff's office. SB 268. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hamilton of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-10, relating to the practice of nursing, as amended, by striking said Code Chapter in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 84-10, so as to comprehensively revise the law regulating the practice of nursing. SB 244. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic; to confer upon it certain powers, duties and jurisdiction; to authorize the City of Savannah to delegate to it lawful power, authority and function." The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 1993 SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, sales of alcoholic beverages for the consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours. HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A bill to amend an Act providing that banks and certain other financial institutions shall be taxed in the same manner as private domestic corporations so as to provide the circumstances under which said Act shall become effective. The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: HR 172. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Walker County. HR 298. By Representative Mullinax of the 69th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over certain State-owned property. HR 305. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 1036. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge so as to change the corporate limits; to change the municipal general election date; to provide for a referendum. HB 993. By Representative Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to create a charter for the City of Fort Mountain, Ga.; to provide for definitions; to provide for corporate limits. HB 924. By Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Ray of the 56th and others: A bill to authorize DeKalb County to require the repairing, closing or demolition of certain dwellings or structures intended for human habita- 1994 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, tion or occupation which are unfit for human habitation or occupation or which imperil the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of said county. HB 309. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Colwell of the 4th: A bill to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to formulate and implement a Statewide plan to regulate Public Safety Radio Services. HB 193. By Representatives Bray of the 70th, Howell of the 140th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, so as to provide that the registration list for any general primary or general election shall close thirty days prior to said primary or election. The House was passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit: SB 344. By Senator McDuffie of the 19th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Commissioner of Bleckley County, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the expenses of the commissioner; to provide an effective date. HB 1141. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, so as to authorize and empower the Legislative Services Committee to study, investigate, and inquire into the functions and operations of all departments, boards, bureaus, committees, commissioners, and agencies of the Executive Branch of State Government. HB 778. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: 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 ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles held in a dealer's inventory as of January 1st shall be paid on or before April 1st where the motor vehicle is sold by the dealer prior to April 1st and otherwise that the ad valorem on such motor vehicles shall be paid at the time the motor vehicle is sold or on December 20th; whichever date comes first. HB 338. By Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 19% The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: HR 356. By Representative Childs of the 51st: A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Samuel Trebble Maxwell. HR 358. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th and Hudson of the 137th: A resolution commemorating B. Prank Cook. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Noble of the 48th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation shall transport, pursuant to a contract, garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; so as to provide certain exceptions. HB 732. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Hill of the 127th and Evans of the 99th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Crime Information Center and a criminal justice information system so as to change the composition of the Advisory Council for the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that the Governor shall be Chairman of the Advisory Council. HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard and Cooper of the 19th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condition of licensing. HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states and countries. HB 348. By Representative Linder of the 44th: A bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and licensing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qualification. 1996 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America. HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th: A bill providing for certified public weighers, approved February 25, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse. HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and Howard of the 19th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on property which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 998. By Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th and Harris of the 8th. The following bills of the Senate were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees: SB 407. By Senator Lester of the 23rd: A bill to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to require non-profit hospital service contracts and group and blanket accident and sickness insurance policies to provide for treatment of alcoholism; to provide for all matters relative thereto. Referred to Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 1997 SB 408. By Senator Pearce of the 16th: A bill to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act", as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to provide that a security interest shall not be taken with respect to certian goods; to provide for the application of payments and the priority of release of goods from any security interest. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SB 409. By Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A bill to provide that in certain counties when a capital improvement project has been rejected by the electors, the governing authority of such counties may not commence any such project within five years after such project has been rejected by the electors; to provide the procedures connected therewith. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. The following bills and resolutions of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 119. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the ipopulation bracket to 300,000. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 234. By Mr. McKinney of the 35th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 654. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Atlanta so as to add and provide for an additional judge of the Criminal Court of Fulton County. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 703. By Representative Felton of the 22nd: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; to provide for education districts. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. 1998 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 724. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 994. By Representative Matthews of the 145th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Berlin, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1004. By Representative Matthews of the 145th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Norman Park, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd, Evans of the 99th and Pinkston of the 100th: A bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.9, 1975 1999 HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General Assembly. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1092. By Representative Collins of the 144th: A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton, Ga., in the County of Mitchell. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1143, By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1171. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th and Harris of the 60th: A bill to create the Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1172. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. 2000 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 1182. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Williamson of the 45th and others: A bill to create the DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1184. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Appling County so as to change the minimum salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to authorize the governing authority of Appling County to fix the salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to change the terms of court. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 338. By Messrs. Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate, and modernize present laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto. Referred to Committee on Transportation. HB 348. By Mr. Linder of the 44th: A bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and licensing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qualification. Referred to Committee on Human Resources. HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; so as to provide certain exceptions. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 732. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Hill of the 127th and Evans of the 99th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Crime Information Center and a criminal justice information system so as to change the composition of the Advisory Council for the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that the Governor shall be Chairman of the Advisory Council. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2001 HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Edwarda of the 20th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condition of licensing. Referred to Committee on Human Resources. HB 778. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: 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 ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles held in a dealer's inventory as of January 1st shall be paid on or before April 1st where the motor vehicle is sold by the dealer prior to April 1st and otherwise that the ad valorem on such motor vehicles shall be paid at the time the motor vehicle is sold or on December 20th; whichever date comes first. Referred to Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance. HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th: A bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states or countries. Referred to Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism. HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and Howard of the 19th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on property which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America. Referred to Committee on Public Utilities. HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th: A bill providing for certified public weighers, approved February 25, 2002 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse. Referred to Committee on Agriculture. HB 1141. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel, approved March 10, 1959 so as to - authorize and empower the Legislative Services Committee to study, investigate, and inquire into the functions and operations of all departments, boards, bureaus, committees, commissioners, and agencies of the Executive Branch of State Government. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. HR 172. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia. Referred to Committee on Public Utilities. HR 298. By Mr. Mullinax of the 69th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over certain State-owned property. Referred to Committee on Public Utilities. HR 305. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. The following reports of standing committees were read by the Secretary: Senator Holley of the 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance 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 392. Do pass. HB 191. Do pass by substitute. HB 867. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Holley of 22nd District, Chairman. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2003 Senator Stephens of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Consumer Affairs 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 473. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Stephens of 36th District, Chairman. Senator Stephens of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report: HB 413. Do pass. Your Committee on Consumer Affairs 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 413. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Stephens of 36th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs 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 218. Do pass. HB 612. Do pass. HB 900. Do pass. HB 901. Do pass. HB 1031. Do pass. HB 1044. Do pass. HB 1054. Do pass. HB 1068. Do pass. 2004 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1071. Do pass. HB 1074. Do pass. HB 1075. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration the following bills 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 : SB 93. Do pass as amended. SB 406, Do pass as amended. HB 1086. Do pass by substitute. HR 271. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs 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 1078. Do pass. HB 1082. Do pass. HB 1083. Do pass. HB 1091. Do pass. HB 1095. Do pass as amended. HB 1125. Do pass. HB 1126. Do pass. HB 1127. Do pass. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2005 HB 1128. Do pass. HB 1129. Do pass. HB 1130. Do pass. HB 1134. Do pass as amended. HB 1139. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Carter of the 14th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Education 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 791. Do pass. HB 858. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Carter of 14th District, Chairman. Senator Carter of the 14th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Education 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 671. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Carter of 14th District, Chairman. Senator Pincher of the 54th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Resources, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Human Resources has had under consideration the follow- 2006 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, ing 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: SR 159. Do pass. HR 348. Do pass. HB 429. Do pass. HB 598. Do pass. HB 847. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 54th District, Chairman. Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism 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 359. Do not pass. HB 875. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. Senator Overby of the 49th 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 383. Do not pass. HB 127. Do pass by substitute. HB 266. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 49th District, Chairman. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2007 Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chariman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality 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 323. Do pass. SR 142. Do pass. HB 670. Do pass. HB 937. Do pass. HR :G. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Gillis of 20th District, Chairman. Senator Kennedy of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Offender Rehabilitation, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Offender Rehabilitation has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: HR 200. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Kennedy of 4th District, Chairman. Senator Brown of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Utilities 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 151. Do pass. HR 169. Do pass. 2008 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 299. Do pass. HR 303. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 47th District, Chairman. Senator Lester of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report: 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 recommendation: HB 267. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Lester of 23rd District, Chairman. Senator Eldridge of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills 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 169. Do pass. HB 673. Do pass. HB 674. Do pass by substitute. HB 868. Do pass. HB 39. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Eldridge of 7th District, Chairman. Senator Reynolds of the 48th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2009 resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: SR 171. Do pass. SR 172. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 48th District, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were read the second time: SR 171. By Senator Dean of the 6th: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Wayne County, Georgia, as the "John Henry Lane, Jr. Bridge." SR 172. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A resolution relative to Federal laws relating to outdoor advertising and junkyards. HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee. HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors. HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility. HR 151. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Kilgore of the 65th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr. 2010 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HR 169. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant and convey to Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns, easements over, under, across and through certain properties owned by the State of Georgia and located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. HR 299. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the mayor and council of the City of Winder, a municipal corporation, an easement for the purpose of expanding the city waste treatment facility over and through property in Barrow County, Ga., owned by the State of Ga. and operated as a part of Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Barrow County, Ga. HR 303. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement over a certain tract of State-owned property. SB 392. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill to permit any tax collector in the several counties of this State to designate a bank or banks, as defined in Code Section 41A-102 (g), to receive tax payments for deposit into the account of such tax collector by means of a night deposit box, lock box, post office box, electronic funds transfer system or other similar arrangement under which a bank can receive deposits to the account of the tax collector. HB 191. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket insurance so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy of contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement. HB 670. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and to trades so as to provide for the regulation of the practice of geology; to provide a short title ("Registration of Geologists Act of 1975"). HB 867. By Representatives Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, Howard of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th: A bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall commence bearing interest; to change the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2011 submission date for certain reports required of tax collectors; to change the date for making final settlements with both the State and county. HB 937. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission so as to change the provisions for disposing of contraband wildlife, or parts thereof, which have been seized under the provisions of said Act. HR 336. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th and Reaves of the 147th: A resolution whereas, the State of Georgia has a need to acquire public areas to encourage and to enhance the availability of game management and other outdoor recreation areas, public education in forestry. HB 791. By Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Lane of the 81st and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to clarify certain provisions and make certain technical corrections. HB 847. By Representative Hudson of the 137th: A bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to employ any person as a sanitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the educational requirements for registration as a Registered Professional Sanitarian under the provisions of this Act. HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. HB 868. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to amend Code Section 89-418, which provides conditions of liability of public official bonds, so as to provide that no claim or cause of action shall exist on the bond, against the principal or surety and to provide that the surety shall have no claim or cause of action for indemnification from the principial, except under specified conditions. 2012 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 200. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the provisions pertaining to the Board of Corrections and substituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation. HB 473. By Representatives William of the 54th and Sigman of the 74th: A bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or electric membership corporation shall cut off or suspend gas or electric service in any residence because the resident has failed to pay for or has failed to make timely payments for any appliance purchased from or any appliance repaired by such company or corporation. HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: A bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants. HB 673. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases (now Commissioner of the Dept. of Administrative Services), so as to provide that fidelity bonds covering State employees procured by the Commisisoner shall name as beneficiaries and insureds under the terms thereof all public officers and officials required by law to be bonded. HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to provide that public officers and officials holding statewide offices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties. SR 169. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the legislative process of the General Assembly to be open and accessible to the public; to provide that any action and the results of such action in contravention of this provision is void; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection. HB 39. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Davis of the 56th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that any bill making a change in the amount of the compensation or allowances of any elected or appointed State official, department or agency head must be introduced in the General Assembly during the first ten days of any session thereof. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2013 HB 127. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to prescription and the obtaining of good title to realty by adverse possession so as to change the provisions relating to the obtaining of good title by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property. HB 266. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd and others: A bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Courts of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and certain Assistant District Attorneys in the performance of their official duties. HB 267. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia to provide that the Board of Commissioners may accept certain applications for reinstatement in said Fund from prior members who have withdrawn the total sum which they have paid into the fund in dues. HB 429. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Patten of the 146th, Hill of the 127th and others: A bill to provide for the continuation of community action agencies in the State; to provide for the administration of this Act by the Executive Office of the Governor; to provide for the distribution of funds. SB 93. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act and the several Acts amendatory of said Act. SB 218. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city. SB 406. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A bill to amend an Act known as the DeKalb County Oglethorpe Housing Foundation Act, so as to change the short title of said Act; to change the name of the public body corporate and politic created by said Act; to expand the legislative findings and declaration of public necessity pertaining to said Act. 2014 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 612. By Representatives Lee, West, Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to provide for the disposition of public property; to provide for allocation of funds for the promotion and advertisement of Clayton County. HB 900. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, approved January 31, 1798, so as to provide for additional investments in which pension funds of the City of Augusta may be invested. HB 901. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Augusta Ports Authority, approved March 10, 1959, so as to provide for additional members of the Authority. HB 1054. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Turin, in the County of Coweta" so as to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Aldermen; to delete the exemption of land used exclusively for agricultural purposes from ad valorem taxation. HB 1068. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. HB 1031. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to create the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority. HB 1044. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the clerk of the superior court. HB 1071. By Representatives Harris and Johnson of the 8th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen. HB 1074. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rutledge so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2015 HB 1075. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A bill to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Greene County. HB 1078. By Representative Ross of the 76th: A bill to reincorporate the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and to provide a new charter for said city. HB 1082. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to reincorporate the City of Tunnel Hill in the County of Whitfield; to create a new charter for said city. HB 1083. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to provide for certain matters relative to the election of certain councilmen; to provide certain qualifications upon the ability of the mayor to succeed himself. HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved March 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties. HB 1091. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputes. HB 1095. By Representative Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County. HB 1125. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Lumpkin so as to eliminate the prohibitions against the use of funds of the City of Lumpkin to provide water and sewage service, natural gas, paving, or drainage to certain areas of the city. 2016 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County. HB 1139. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Commerce so as to require certain appointees to be qualified electors of the City. HR 271. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County; to provide for the establishment in lieu thereof of a small claims court. HB 1126. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerks of the tax commissioner. HB 1127. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court. HB 1128. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the commissioner. HB 1129. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff. HB 1130. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the clerk. The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions of the Senate and House, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their passage: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2017 SB 221. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now the civil court of Fulton County), as amended, so as to change the cost deposit requirement, and the costs charged by the clerk and marshal of said court. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the years were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 396. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, Hamilton of the 34th and others: A bill to establish a promotional system for the police departments of all municipalities in this State with a population of 300,000 or more, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide the ranks to which this Act is applicable; to provide for promotional eligibility. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 398. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to waive the governmental immunity of Pulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from claims by Edna H. Sosby, widow of Thomas Franklin Sosby; Ada Lee Avery, widow of Coley Lewis Avery; and Marie Brown Skinner, mother of Gregory Lou Skinner; and Jack Cox, for damages arising from the deaths of Sosby, Avery and Skinner and personal injury to Cox, resulting from collision with a Fulton County vehicle on December 16, 1974. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 97. By Mr. Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of 2018 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, such cities, so as to provide that an accurate statement of accumulations in the pension fund shall be sent to each employee at the end of each year. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 139. By Messrs. Greer and. Games of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the retirement of the judges and solicitor-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, the judges of the Civil Court of Fulton County, and the judge of the Juvenile Court of Fulton County". The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 355. By Mrs. Glover of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a board of registration and elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000 so as to change the provision relative to the elections supervisor. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 370. By Mr. Townsend of the 24th: A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit so as to provide that the compensation of the assistant district attorneys shall be fixed by the district attorney within specified limits. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2019 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 561. By Represnetative Edwards of the 110th: A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Marion County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 562. By Representative Edwards of the 110th: A bill to amend an Act consolidating the Office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector in the County of Marion into the Office of Tax Commissioner of Marion County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 648. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Walthorville so as to change certain provisions relating to City elections. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. 2020 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 664. By Representative Ham of the 80th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jones County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 684. By Representative Reaves of the 147th: A bill to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Echols County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 685. By Representative Reaves of the 147th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Echols County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the maximum amount which the sheriff may receive as salary. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2021 HB 748. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of county commissioners. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 897. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Richmond County so as to define the duties and powers of said court; to provide that said court shall have jurisdiction and enforce ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 898. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A bill to carry into effect an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia as found in Georgia Laws 1968, p. 1506, so as to empower the governing authority of Richmond County to adopt ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties now or hereafter vested in said governing authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 946. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Charlton 2022 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 947. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff and judge of the probate court of Charlton County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 948. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and collector of Charlton County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for a change in the disposition of certain commissions allowed tax commissioners. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 393. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A bill to create the Multi-City Water and Sewerage Authority to function in Evans County, Georgia; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns, municipal corporations, the State of Georgia, its political subdivisions and instrumentalities thereof. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2023 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 391. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A bill to provide for the creation of a Hospital Authority in each municipality of the State having a population in excess of 100,000 and located in a county having a population of not less than 165,000 nor more than 180,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the Authority, their powers and compensation. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 506. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to provide for an operating budget for the county. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 507. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerk of the commissioners. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. 2024 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 698. By Representatives Leggett of the 153rd and Harden of the 154th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Glynn County on an annual salary so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation of the deputy; to change the number of authorized additional clerks. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 755. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to personnel with the sheriff's office. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 793. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to provide for expense allowances for the chairman and members of the board of commissioners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 5,900 and not more than 6,000. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 919. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2025 Sheriff, Probate Court Judge, Clerk of Superior Court and Tax Commissioner of Brantley County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 920. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Odum, so as to redefine the town limits. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 942. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County; to provide for education posts. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 968. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2026 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 969. Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th: A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Long County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 970. By Representatives Rush of the 121st and Fraser of the 139th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 987. By Representative Smith of the 78th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Butts County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2027 HB 1043. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to provide for a cost-of-living increase in compensation for the Sheriff, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Tax Commissioner of Camden County; to provide for the payment of the cost-of-living increase in compensation out of the general funds of Camden County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1049. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th: A bill to recreate and reincorporate the City of Woodstock. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1052. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Worth County by the people and for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Worth County by the Board. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1060. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Buchanan so as to change the provisions relating to the mayor's court and the punishments which may be imposed by said court. 2028 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1061. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Treasurer of Haralson County so as to change the compensation of the Treasurer of Haralson County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1062. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the salary of the County Commissioner of Haralson County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1063. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Haralson County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the clerical assistant of the tax commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2029 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1064. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to deputies of the sheriff; to authorize the sheriff to appoint two additional full-time deputy sheriffs and two part-time deputy sheriffs. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 10'6B. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Haralson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1069. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd and Reaves of the 147th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Barwick, Georgia, in the Counties of Thomas and Brooks. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2030 JOUENAL OP THE SENATE, HR 243. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd: A resolution abandoning certain property in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, for use by the Brunswick Port Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HB 1047. By Representative Irvin of the 10th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to increase the number of city commissioners and to provide for their terms of office and to provide for a referendum thereon. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amendment to HB 1047: Amend HB 1047 by inserting in line 2 on Page 2 between the word and semicolon, "foregoing;" and the word, "to" the following: "to provide for effective dates and for the intention of the General Assembly;". By renumbering Sections 34 and 35 as Sections 35 and 36, respectively, and by adding a new Section 34 to read as follows: "Section 34. Except for the provisions of Section 3 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law. If Section 3 of this Act is approved at the referendum election provided for in Section 33, said Section shall be effective for the purpose of the 1975 city elections upon the certification of the results of said election and shall be effective for all purposes on January 1, 1976. If Section 3 of this Act is rejected at said referendum election, said Section 3 shall be null, void and of no force and effect, and in that event, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the governing body of the City of Toccoa shall continue in existence as heretofore provided by the charter of said city in the same manner as if said Section 3 had never been enacted." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.9, 1975 2031 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 625. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of Newton County so as to change the provisions relative to the Chairman of the Board of Education of Newton County; to change the compensation of the members of the Board of education. Senator Ballard of the 45th offered the following substitute to HB 625: A BILL To be entitled an Act reconstituting the County Board of Education of Newton County as a five-member board appointed as provided in the Constitution and general laws of this State; to provide for the initial appointments and subsequent appointments to the board; to provide for the election of the County School Superintendent of Newton County as provided in the Constitution and general laws of this State; to provide for the election and term of the initial county school superintendent elected under this Act; to provide for a special election; to provide for subsequent elections and terms of office; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for the law applicable to the County Board of Education and County School Superintendent of Newton County; to provide an effective date; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. On January 1, 1977, the County Board of Education of Newton County shall be reconstituted as a five-member board, appointed as provided in Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution and the general laws of this State. The last regularly scheduled grand jury which shall convene prior to January 1, 1977, shall appoint the initial members of the reconstituted county board of education to terms that will provide for the expiration of the term of one member of the board each year. Thereafter, appointments shall be made as provided in Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution and the general laws of this State. Section 2. On January 1, 1977, a County School Superintendent of Newton County, elected as provided in Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution and the general laws of this State, shall take office. The county school superintendent taking office on January 1, 1977, shall be elected at a special election to be called by the county election superintendent and held on a date prior to January 1, 1977, which will allow the elected county school superintendent to take office 2032 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, on January 1, 1977. The county school superintendent so elected shall serve a term ending on December 31, 1980. At the general election in 1980, and every four years thereafter, a county school superintendent shall be elected to a term of four years beginning on January 1 of the year following the election as provided in Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution and the general laws of this State. Section 3. An Act creating a new Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 13, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2405), as amended by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2881), is hereby repealed in its entirety. The County Board of Education and the County School Superintendent of Newton County shall be subject to the provisions of and function in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I, and Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution and the general laws of this State. Section 4. Subject to the approval of this Act as provided in Section 5, Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1977. The current County Board of Education of Newton County and the County School Superintendent of Newton County shall continue in office until January 1, 1977. Sections 1, 2 and 4 of this Act shall become effective upon approval of this Act as provided in Section 5, The members of the reconstituted County Board of Education of Newton County and County School Superintendent of Newton County shall take office on January 1, 1977. Section 5 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law without his approval. Section 5. Not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Newton County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Newton County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for September 10, 1975. The superintendent 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 Newton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the Act providing for the appointment of a five-member County Board of Education of Newton County, providing for the election of ( ) NO the County School Superintendent of Newton County, and repealing the existing local law relative to the County Board of Education and the County School Superintendent of Newton County be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes", and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No". 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 provided in Section 4, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2033 The expense of such election shall be borne by Newton County. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 290. By Messrs. Adams of the 36th and Carnes and Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, providing a system of pensions for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following substitute to HB 290: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend the Act approved August 13, 1924 (Ga. Laws 1924, pp. 167-173), and the several Acts amendatory thereof, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population or more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census (formerly having a population of more than 150,000 by the United States Census of 1920, and any subsequent census) so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents; to amend the Act approved February 15, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 213, et seq.) providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census (formerly having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the last census of the United States), and for other purposes, more fully set out in the caption of said Act, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such members and their dependents; and to amend an Act approved August 20, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, pp. 265 et seq.), providing that cities having a population of more 2034 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, than 300,000 according- to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census (formerly having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the last census of the United States, the United States Census of 1920, or having a certain population), shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such citirs, and for other purposes, so as to provide increased pension benefits for such officers and employees and their dependents; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA; and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that the Act approved August 13, 19^4 (Ga. Laws 1924, pp. 167173), providing a system of pensions and othjr benefits for members of paid fire departments; the Act approved February 15, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1&33, p. 213 et seq.) providing for pensions fo-* members of police departments; and the Act approved August 20, 192; (Ga. Laws 1927, pp. 265 et seq.) providing for the furnishing of pensions to officers and employees of certain cities; each of said Acts applying to cities having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future Census, and being for other purposes, and the several Acts amendatory of each r.f said Acts, be and each of the same is hereby further amended as fo'iows: Section 1. (A.) Pension payments ^ue to former members, officers and employees who have retired as a ma'.t^r of right prior to the effective date of this Act, and who have to their credit twenty-five years or more of active service with said city and ! rave been awarded pensions under the terms of these Acts, as amendec1 , siiall have their pensions recomputed on the following basis: (1) Subject to the : imitations hereinafter set forth, there shall be paid to such foriv.ar members, officers and employees a basic pension of itldC.Oii per month. (2) In addition to the basic pensions provided in the preceding subparagraph, there shall be paid the sum of $6.00 per month for each full year's active service in excess of twenty-five years. For each full year's active service in excess of thirty-five years, there shall be paid an additional $5.00 per month. The record kept in the office of the Department of Finance, Division of Pensions, shall be conclusive as to the time served. (B.) Former members, officers and employees who retired prior to the effective date of this Act, but who had less than twenty-five years of active service with said City, but who had been awarded pensions under the terms of these Acts as heretofore amended, shall be paid that proportion of the basic pension provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (A.) of Section 1 above as the length of their service, measured in full years of service, bears to twenty-five years. (C.) No recomputation provided for under this Act shall be made, if the result thereof would be to reduce pension payments already being received by any former member, officer or employee. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2035 (D.) Benefits now being paid to dependents of deceased former members, officers and employees awarded pensions under the terms of these Acts, as heretofore amended, shall be recomputed under the terms and provisions of this Act, so as to make the same applicable to such deceased former members, officers and employees and the benefits payable to their dependents on account thereof. (E.) This Section shall not be effective to, nor be construed to, confer eligibility for a pension upon any former member, officer or employee who was not eligible for a pension under the provisions of these Acts in effect on the date of the retirement, resignation or other withdrawal from service of such former member, officer or employee. (P.) Increased benefits payable under the terms of this Act shall be paid out of general funds of the City of Atlanta. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective upon the date the same is approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 949. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 957. By Representative Sweat of the 150th: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Clinch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the automobiles used by the sheriff. 2036 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 958. By Representative Sweat of the 150th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Homerville so as to provide the time period within which candidates shall qualify for the offices of mayor and aldermen; to provide for the numbering of positions of membership on the council. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1003. By Representative Matthews of the 145th: A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Funston, Georgia, in the County of Colquitt. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1007. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2037 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1057. By Representative Howell of the 140th: A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Seminole County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the payment of personnel within the clerk's office. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1070. By Representative Bray of the 70th: A bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Talbotton so as to change the date for municipal elections and the provisions relating thereto. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1085. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act providing for the purchase and sale of supplies and materials by the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County so as to provide that the Board of Commissioners shall be allowed to purchase any goods, materials or supplies used by Richmond County in its governmental affairs without bid or legal advertisement when the cost of same does not exceed $1,500.00. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2038 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1093. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th: A bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Emanuel County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1102. By Representatives Smith of the 78th and Tucker of the 73rd: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jackson so as to provide for the annexation of certain additional territory into the corporate limits of the City of Jackson. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1113. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Harris County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide that the Board of Education of Harris County shall consist of five members; to provide for education districts. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2039 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Hill of the 29th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 1114. HB 1121. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Dent of the 85th and others: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours. Senators Holley of the 22nd and Lester of the 23rd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1121 by inserting in line 4, after the word "census" the following: "and in all municipalities located therein,". By inserting in line 7, after the word "hours", the following: "to provide an effective date;". By inserting in line 17, after the word "county", the following: "and the governing authorities of all municipalities located therein". By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3. And, by inserting following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. 2040 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections of the mayor and councilmen. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Hill of the 29th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 1116. HB 1119. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th and others: A bill to provide that in certain counties no company providing water or sewerage services may increase their rates for such services without the approval of the governing authority of the county in which such services are provided. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1122. By Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Carl, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to set the maximum salary of the mayor and councilmen; to fix the maximum ad valorem tax millage rate; to fix the maximum fee which may be charged for business licenses. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2041 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1136. By Representatives Johnson and Harris of the 8th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Charter for the Town of Waleska so as to provide for a Recorder's Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of said court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SR 168. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Hudson of the 35th, Hamilton of the 34th and others: A resolution relative to the Atlanta Board of Education. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HB 1009. By Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Sams of the 90th and Calhoun of the 88th: A bill to unify the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County; to create within Richmond County a single county-wide government through the creation and establishment of a new political entity to be known as "Augusta-Richmond County". The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amendment : Amend HB 1009 by redesignating Section 1.02 as 1.03 and by adding a new Section 1.02 to read as follows: "Section 1.02. Severability. 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 2042 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, if the section, subsection, 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 invalid or unconstitutional." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. SR 163. By Senator Summers of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a certain disposition of fees, costs and fines received or collected by the Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County from the Board of Education of Chattooga County; to provide for 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 a new paragraph at the end therefor, to read as follows: "All fees, costs and fines as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law to be received or collected by the Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County from the Board of Education of Chattooga County shall be collected by him for the sole use of the Board of Education of Chattooga County and shall be the property of the Board of Education of Chattooga County. Such funds shall be held as public belonging to the Board of Education of Chattooga County, and shall be accounted for and paid to the Board of Education of Chattooga County by the fifteenth day of every month for the immediately preceding month." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2043 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 fees, costs and fines collected by the Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County from ( ) NO the Board of Education of Chattooga County shall be the property of the Board of Education of Chattooga 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 State. 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: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bond Brantley Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0. 2044 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted. Senator Summers of the 53rd moved that SR 163 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SR 163 was immediately transmitted to the House. The following local, uncontested bill of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: SB 358. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to provide for sick leave for teachers in certain public school systems. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 4. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Duncan of the 30th introduced as Chaplain, The Reverend Howard Benson, pastor, First Baptist Church, Carrollton, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer. The President ordered the morning roll call, and the following Senators answered to their names: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2045 Those not answering were Senators Broun of the 46th, Duncan and Foster. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 244. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to make the Savannah Port Authority for the harbor and port of Savannah a body corporate and politic; etc.". The House amendment was as follows: Amends SB 244 by striking the word "Police" where it appears at the beginning of Section 3 in line 29 on Page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Except as may be prohibited by the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, police". Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 244. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 244 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself necessary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands. Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the two Senate amendments to HB 579 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendments to HB 579 were insisted upon. 2046 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 SB 370. Expert Testimony--admissibility of physician's testimony SB 144. Criminal Cases--provide for discovery and inspection (SUB) SB 150. Branch Banks--remove population requirements SB 193. Liquor Sale--cash only (SUB) SB 394. Health Insurance for Public School Employees--provide SB 397. Litter--discarded automobiles included in definition SB 400. Towed House Trailers--unlawful to ride in SR 96. Outdoor Advertising and Junk Yards--regulation of HB 122. Private Security Agencies Act--exempt private security activities (AM) HB 455. County Line Change--file copy of plat with Secretary of State HB 539. Attorney General--committee to determine incapacity HB 544. Unliquidated Damages--remove limit on amount interest apply HB 675. State Buildings--illegal to sell or beg HB 841. Telecommunication Service--unlawful to avoid payment for (AM) HB 859. Juvenile Detention Before Hearing--provisions (AM) HR 77. Officer Killed in Line of Duty--indemnification program (SUB) HR 113. Properties Commission--act for State on certain property HR 150. State-Owned Property--disposal of tract HB 170. Appropriations--July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976 (SUB) Respectfully submitted, /si Frank Eldridge, Jr. Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the following bill of the Senate, postponed until March 19, be committed to the Committee on Judiciary: SB 370. By Senators Fincher of the 54th, Kidd of the 25th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend Code Section 38-1710 relating to the admissibility of expert testimony, so as to provide conditions for the admissibility of expert testimony by physicians on medical questions in certain cases. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2047 On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SB 370 committed to the Committee on Judiciary. The following bill of the Senate, defeated on February 24 and reconsidered on February 25, committed to the Committee on Judiciary on February 26, was favorably reported by the committee and put upon its passage: SB 144. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; to provide for orders; to provide for the inspection, copying and photographing of results of reports of physical or mental examinations and of scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the case, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney. The Senate Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute to SB 144: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; to provide for orders; to provide for the inspection, copying and photographing of relevant results of reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the case, police reports, and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney; to provide for exceptions; to permit the inspection, copying and photographing of scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the defendant's case and that the request is reasonable; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a procedure to govern the raising of the defense of alibi in criminal cases; to provide for notice to be given by the defendant to the prosecution of witnesses to be used in support of said defense; to establish the time for the giving of said notice; to provide for notification with respect to additional witnesses; to provide sanctions for failure to comply with this statute; to provide criminal defendants the right to a preliminary hearing; to provide for a procedure for preliminary hearings; to provide for the effect of said preliminary hearings when the defendant has been indicted or an accusation filed; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: 2048 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Section 1. Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 27-4, a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 27-4A, to read as follows: "Chapter 27-4A. Preliminary Hearings 27-401A. Right to Hearing. Any person accused of a felony offense in this State shall have a right to a preliminary hearing prior to arraignment and trial. 27-402A. Motion for Hearing. In the event that for any reason no commitment hearing pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Title has been held or if the accused was not represented by counsel at any such hearing, the court having jurisdiction to try the offense shall, upon motion prior to arraign ment, order that a preliminary hearing be held before a public official authorized to issue criminal warrants. 27-403A. Procedure. Preliminary hearings under this Chapter shall be conducted in the same manner as provided for in Chapter 27-405 for Courts of Inquiry. Both parties shall have a right to compuslory process. 27-404A. Effect of Bond Indictment or Waiver. The fact that bond has been posted or an indictment returned, shall not affect the right of an accused to a hearing under this Chapter. 27-405A. Courts of Inquiry Not Affected. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed to repeal or modify Chapter 4 of this Title. 27-406A. Inapplicable When. Procedures of this Chapter shall not be available to persons who were represented by counsel at a Court of Inquiry held pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Title." Section 2. Said Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 27-10, a new Code Chapter, to be designated Code Chapter 27-10A, to read as follows: "Chapter 27-10A. Discovery and Inspection. 27-1001A. Motion for Discovery and Inspection. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2049 (a) Upon written motion of defendant made at least five days prior to trial or arraignment whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photograph any relevant results or reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the particular case, initial police reports and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody, or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, the existence of which is known. (b) Upon written motion of defendant made at least five days prior to trial or arraignment whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photo graph any books, papers, documents, tangible objects, buildings or places, or copies or portions thereof, which are in the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, upon a show ing of materiality to the preparation of his defense and that the request is reasonable. Except as provided in subsection (a), this Section does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal State documents by law enforcement officers, agents, or employees in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case or of statements made by witnesses or prospective witnesses for the State to law enforcement officers, agents, or employees. (c) If the court grants relief sought by the defendant under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, it may, upon motion of the State, require that the defendant permit the State to inspect and copy and photograph any scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the State's case and that the request is reasonable. Except as to scientific or medical reports, this subsection does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal defense documents made by the defendant, or his attorney or agents, in con nection with the investigation or defense of the case or of state ments made by the defendant, or by State or defense witnesses or prospective witnesses to the defendant, his agents or attorney. (d) A party against whom an order has been issued under any provision of this Section has a continuing duty, after compliance with such order, to continue compliance therewith with respect to statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequent ly obtained or discovered which initially would have been subject to such order and shall promptly notify the other party, or his at torney, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequently obtained or discovered. If at any time during the course of the proceedings it is brought to the attention of the court that a party has failed to comply with this subsection or with an order issued hereunder, or any other provisions of this Section, the court may order such party to comply instanter, or grant a continuance for such purpose, or prohibit the party from introducing into evidence the material not disclosed, or enter such other order as it deems just under the circumstances. 2050 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 27-1002A. Defense of Alibi Discovery Procedure. (a) A defendant in any criminal case who intends to offer evidence of an alibi in his defense shall, not later than arraignment or such other time as the court having jurisdiction to try the case shall direct, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a notice in writing of his intention to claim such alibi, which notice shall contain specific information as to the place at which the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense or offenses charged, and specifying particularly the names and addresses of the witnesses by whom he proposes to establish such alibi. The defendant shall be under a continuing duty to promptly disclose the names and ad dresses of additional witnesses which come to the attention of the defendant subsequent to the filing of the notice and list of witnesses as described above. (b) If a defendant fails to file and serve a copy of such notice as herein required, or fails to specify the name and address of any witness with reasonable particularity, the court may exclude the testimony of any witness, except that of the defendant himself, offered by the defendant for the purpose of proving an alibi, whose name and address were not given as required herein. (c) The court may waive any of the requirements of this rule only when manifest injustice would result if said requirement were not waived." Section 3. This Act shall be effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without his approval. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Barnes of the 33'rd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute: Amended the committee substitute to SB 144 by adding on Page 4, line 29 before the word "confessions" and after the word "attorney" the following: "of such statements". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 34, 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. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2051 On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Those voting in the negative were Senators: Stumbaugh Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Bell Brantley Fincher Garrard Kidd Lester Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Button Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Young Warren Russell Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 3. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that SB 144 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and SB 144 was immediately transmitted to the House. The following general bill of the Senate, favorably reported by the com mittee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: SB 193. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A bill to provide that all sales at retail of any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine shall be for cash only; to 2052 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, provide that it shall be unlawful for any retailer to barter, trade, exchange or swap any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt bexerages or wine for any goods or services other than for cash. The Senate Committee on Consumer Affairs offered the following sub stitute to SB 193: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that all sales at retail of any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine in the package shall be for cash only; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any retailer to barter, trade, exchange or swap any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine for any goods or services other than for cash; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. All sales at retail of any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine in the package shall be for cash only and it shall be unlawful for any retailer to barter, trade, exchange or swap any alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine for any goods or services other than for cash. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Traylor of the 3rd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute: Amend the committee substitute to SB 193 by adding on Page 1, lines 3, 12 & 15 after the word "cash" and before the word "only", the following:, "credit card or check". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 30, 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. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2053 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Gillis Hill Howard Lester Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator McDowell of the 2nd moved that SB 193 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0, and SB 193 was immediately transmitted to the House. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: SB 238. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours. 2054 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker Your Conference Committee on SB 238 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to SB 238 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Henry McDowell Senator, 2nd District /s/ John R. Riley Senator, 1st District /s/ Perry J. Hudson Senator, 35th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE Is/ Thomas R. Taggart Representative, 125th District /s/ Bobby L. Hill Representative, 127th District /s/ Joe Battle Representative, 124th District Conference Committee Substitute to SB 238: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in certain municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours; to provide for a referendum; 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. The provisions of any other law of this State to the contrary notwithstanding, in all counties of this State having a popula tion of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and in all municipal corporations located within such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, by ordinance of the governing body of such county or municipality, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays until 2:55 a.m. on Sundays. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2055 Section 2. Not less than five nor more than 180 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of each county having a population of not less than 180,000 and not more than 190,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the unincorporated area of such county and to the electors of each incorporated municipality within such county the question of whether Section 1 of this Act shall be approved or rejected. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for a date to coincide with the date of any other countywide election or referendum but not later than the date of the presidential preference primary of 1976. The superintendent 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 each such county. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the provisions of the Act authorizing the gov erning body of the county or municipalities located ( ) NO therein to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines for con sumption on the premises at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays until 2:55 a.m. on Sundays be approved ?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of Section 1 of the Act shall vote "Yes" and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Sec tion 1 of the Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question in the unincorporated area of the county or in any in corporated municipality within the county are for approval of Section 1 of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect in such unincorporated area of the county or in any such municipality, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect in such county or in any such municipality located within such county. The expense of such election shall be borne by the county. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bond Brantley Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss 2056 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Eldridge Pincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Foster Thompson Traylor Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Duncan Howard Russell Shapard On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 44, nays 4, and the Conference Committee Report on SB 238 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appoint ment of its members and its powers and duties; to authorize certain representations and activities; to provide for applications and licensing of marriage and family counselors; to provide for fees and examinations; to provide for reciprocity; to provide for refusal, revocation and suspen sion of licenses; to provide for reinstatement; to prohibit certain activi ties; to provide for enforcement; to make certain communications WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2057 privileged; to provide for administration by the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards; to provide for administrative procedures; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; 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 "Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Act." Section 2. Declaration of Purpose. The practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia is hereby declared to affect the public safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest and in order to protect the public from the unprofes sional, improper and unqualified practice of marriage and family coun seling. This Act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes. Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Licensed marriage and family counselor" means an individual to whom a license has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this Act, which license is in force and not suspended or revoked as of the partic ular time in question. (b) "Marriage and family counseling" means the rendering of pro fessional marriage and family counseling services to individuals, family groups and marital pairs, singly or in groups, whether such services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise. "Marriage and family counseling" is a specialized field of counseling which centers largely upon the family relationship and the relationship between husband and wife. It also includes premarital counseling, predivorce and postdivorce counseling and family counseling. "Marriage and family counseling" consists of the application of principles, methods and techniques of counseling, and psychotherapeutic techniques for the purpose of resolv ing psychological conflict, modifying perception and behavior, altering old attitudes and establishing new ones in the area of marriage and family life. (c) "Advertise" means, but is not limited to, the issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign or device to any person; or the causing, permitting or allowing any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper or magazine or in any directory, or on radio or television, or by advertising by any other means designed to secure public attention. (d) "Board" means the Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board. (e) "Recognized educational institution" means any educational institution which grants a bachelor's, master's or doctor's degree and 2058 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, which is recognized by the Georgia State Board of Education; the State Board of Regents, University System of Georgia; a comparable estab lished educational accrediting body; or by any accrediting body accept able to the Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board established hereunder. (f) "Joint Secretary" means the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards. Section 4. Authorized Representation; Prohibited Representation. Commencing January 1, 1976, no person who is not licensed under this Act shall advertise the performance of marriage and family counseling services or represent himself to be a licensed practicing marriage and family counselor, or use a title or description such as "marriage counse lor, advisor or consultant" or "family counselor, advisor or consultant", or any other name, style or description denoting that the person so en gages in marriage and family counseling. Except as otherwise specifi cally provided in this Act, only a person licensed under this Act shall advertise himself, purport or describe himself as offering marriage or family counseling services. The use by an individual who is not licensed under this Act of such titles, descriptions or terms representative of a marriage and family counselor is prohibited by this Act only when in connection with the practice of marriage and family counseling as de fined in Section 3(b) of this Act. The use of such titles, descriptions or terms in connection with professional activities other than the rendering of professional marriage and family counseling services to individuals for a fee, monetary or otherwise, shall not be construed as implying that a person is licensed under this Act or as the practice of marriage and family counseling. No person licensed under this Act shall advertise by newspaper, magazine, radio, television or billboards that he or she is a licensed marriage and family counselor. Section 5. Certain Marriage and Family Counseling Services Excepted. (a) Any individual who is not a licensed practicing marriage and family counselor shall not be limited in his activities; if he or she: (1) As part of his duties as an employee of: (i) an accredited academic institution; a federal, state, county or local governmental institution or agency; or a research facility while performing those duties for which he was employed by such an institution, agency or facility; (ii) an organization which is nonprofit and which is, in the opinion of the board, a bona fide community agency, including but not limited to accredited Family Service Agencies, while performing those duties for which he was employed by such an agency; (iii) a proprietary organization while performing those duties for which he was employed by such organization, provided his mar riage and family counseling duties are under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed practicing marriage and family counselor. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2059 (2) As a student of counseling, marriage and family counseling intern or person preparing for the practice of marriage and family counseling under qualified supervision in a training institution or facility recognized by the board, provided that he is designated by such titles as "marriage counseling intern", "family counseling intern" or other title clearly indicating such training status. (3) Has a temporary permit therefor which the board may issue in its discretion upon his filing an application for licensing under this Act. (4) Has a temporary permit as a practicing marriage and family counselor under the supervision of a licensed practicing mar riage and family counselor, or a person designated by the board as an eligible supervisor, if he has a temporary permit therefor which the board may issue upon his completion of all of the requirements for licensing under this Act, except the supervised experience re quirement. Provided, however, that no person shall practice with a temporary permit for over three years. (b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other professional groups such as social workers, nurses with bachelor's degrees, psychologists, physicians, attorneys at law, members of the clergy or guidance counselors from doing the work of a marriage and family counseling nature consistent with the accepted standards of their respective professions. Section 6. Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, (a) There is hereby created a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board which shall consist of seven members who are residents of this State, four of whom shall be practicing marriage and family counselors. (b) Each of the four members of the board, who are practicing counselors, shall have the following qualifications: (1) he shall either be a member of or have professional stand ing equivalent to that required for classification as a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors as stated in the educational and experience requirements prescribed by sub sections (a) and (b) of Section 10 of this Act; (2) he shall be at the time of his appointment, and shall have been for at least three years prior thereto, actively engaged as a marriage and family counselor in rendering professional services in marriage and family counseling, or in the education and training of graduate students of marriage and family counseling, or in mar riage and family counseling research or in other professional counseling deemed substantially equivalent thereto, and shall have spent the major portion of the time devoted by him to such activity, during the two years preceding his appointment, in this State; 2060 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (3) he shall hold at least a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution in social work, nursing, marriage, pastoral, or family counseling, law, psychology, sociology of the family, marriage and family life education, or in a closely allied field or a doctor of medicine. (c) The members of the board shall represent at least three profes sional disciplines, which means that they are either marriage counselors, social workers, nurses with bachelor's degrees, psychologists, physicians, attorneys at law, or members of the clergy. They shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, immediately after the effective date of this Act. The terms of the first seven members of the board shall expire as follows: two members, December 31, 1976; two members, December 31, 1977; three members, December 31, 1978. There after, each member of the board shall be appointed for a term of three years. If, before the expiration of his term, any member shall die, resign, become disqualified or otherwise cease to be a board member, the vacancy shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. (d) The first appointees, other than the nonpracticing members, shall be deemed to be and shall become licensed practicing marriage and family counselors immediately upon their appointment and qualification as members of the board. (e) The Governor, after notice and hearing, shall have power to remove from office any member of the board for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. Section 7. Oath of Members of Board; Organization; Secretary; Quorum, (a) Each of the members of said board shall take an oath of office before the Governor that he will faithfully perform the duties of his office. The Joint Secretary of the State Examining Boards shall be the secretary of said board and he shall keep the minutes, books and other records and files of the board. (b) Within 30 days after its appointment, the board shall meet on call by the Joint Secretary of the State Examining Boards. The board shall elect from its members a chairman and secretary and such other officers as it may deem necessary for such terms as it may desig nate in its rules and regulations. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year, but additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or at the written request of any two members of the board. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum and no action at any meeting shall be taken without at least three votes in accord. The board shall, from time to time, adopt such rules and regula tions as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties and to carry into effect the provisions of this Act. The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licenses under this Act and shall issue a license to each qualified successful applicant therefor attesting to his professional qualifications to engage in the practice of marriage and family counseling. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2061 Board members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the State of Georgia in the performance of their duties as members of the board. The expenses shall apply only to 12 days in each fiscal year. Section 8. Applicants for Licensure. Each person desiring to obtain a license as a practicing marriage and family counselor shall make ap plication to the Joint Secretary upon such forms and in such manner as the board shall prescribe and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that he: (a) is at least 21 years of age; (b) is of good moral character; (c) is not engaged in any practice or conduct which would be a ground for suspending or revoking the license issued pursuant to this Act; (d) qualifies for licensing by examination of his credentials or for admission by having successfully passed such examination as the board shall prescribe uniformly to all candidates. Section 9. Licensure Prior to Certain Date, (a) Any person who applies on or before January 1, 1976, may obtain a license to be issued by the board by an examination of credentials if he meets the qualifica tions set forth in Section 8 and provides satisfactory evidence to the board that he meets educational and experiential qualifications as fol lows : (1) educational requirements: at least a master's degree in social work, nursing, marriage or pastoral counseling, law, psych ology, sociology of the family, family life education, or another field of study or a closely allied field or a doctor of medicine; the degree to have been obtained from an accredited institution so recognized at the time of granting of such degrees; (2) experience requirements: three years of full-time counseling experience, or its equivalent, of a character approved by the board, two years of which must have been in marriage and family counsel ing. (b) Any person already licensed or certified by January 1, 1976, in this State in a professional discipline cited in Section 5(b), provided he applies for a license prior to January 1, 1976, and meets the qualifica tions set forth in Section 8, shall be deemed qualified as a marriage and family counselor and may be issued a license hereunder. Section 10. Prerequisites to Examination. Any person applying to the board after January 1, 1976, shall be authorized to take the examina tion prescribed by the board if he meets the qualifications set forth in Section 8 above and provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he has met educational and experiential qualifications as follows: 2062 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (a) educational requirements: at least a master's degree in social work, nursing, marriage or pastoral counseling, law, psychology, sociol ogy of the family, family life education, or a closely allied field of study or a doctor of medicine in which it is established by the applicant's transcripts that an equivalent course of study has been successfully completed; the degree to have been obtained from an accredited insti tution so recognized at the time of granting of such degrees; (b) experience requirements: three years of full-time counseling experience, or its equivalent, of a character approved by the board, two years of which must have been in marriage and family counseling; two of the three years required must have been under the supervision of a person holding a degree specified in subsection (a) of this Section and who has himself had no less than three full years of professional ex perience or the equivalent. Section 11. Examinations, (a) The board shall conduct examina tions and admissions at least twice a year at a time and place to be designated by it. Examinations shall be written, and if the board deems advisable, oral. In any written examination each applicant shall be designated by numbers so that his name shall not be disclosed to the board until the examinations have been graded. Examinations shall include the questions in such theoretical and applied fields as the board deems most suitable to test the applicant's knowledge and competence to engage in the practice of marriage and family counseling. An applicant shall be held to have passed his written examination and oral examination if given upon the affrimative vote of at least four members of the board. (b) Any person who shall have failed an examination conducted by the board shall not be permitted to take a subsequent examination for a period of at least six months, from the date of the examination failed. Section 12. Reciprocity. The board may, in its discretion, issue a license to any applicant, without examination, on the payment of the required fee if the applicant is licensed under the laws of another state or territory, and if the requirements for the issuance of a license for a marriage and family counselor in the state or territory in which the applicant was licensed were, at the date of his licensure, substantially equal to the requirements in force in this State, and if the state or territory whence the applicant comes accords a similar privilege of licensure without examination to holders of licenses as marriage and family counselors under this Act. Section 13. Fees. The board is empowered to establish and charge reasonable fees not less than $3.00 and not more than $50.00 for the administration of applications, examinations, issuance of licenses and renewal of licenses. Such fees shall be commensurate with the cost of carrying out the provisions of this Act. Section 14. Renewal of Registration. Every licensed marriage and family counselor shall, at a time prescribed by the Joint Secretary, apply to said Joint Secretary for a renewal of his license and pay a renewal fee to be determined by the board. The Joint Secretary shall WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2063 determine the expiration, renewal and penalty dates with respect to annual licensing. The board shall provide for reasonable penalty fees for late renewal. The board may, in its discretion, revive and extend a lapsed license upon the payment of all past unpaid renewal fees and penalties provided herein. Section 15. Refusal, Revocation and Suspension of Registration. The board, after due notice and hearing, may refuse to license any ap plicant, and may refuse to renew the license of any licensed person, and may suspend or revoke the license of any person for any of the following grounds: (a) use of fraud or deception in applying for a license under this Act or in taking the examination therefor required by this Act; (b) the practice of marriage or family counseling under a false or assumed name or impersonation of a licensed practicing marriage and family counselor of like or different name, or permitting an unlicensed person to practice marriage and family counseling in the name of the licensee and to use his license for that purpose, except for a person having a temporary permit; (c) conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (d) habitual intemperance in the use of intoxicants, narcotics or stimulants to such an extent as to incapacitate him from the performance of his professional duties as a licensed practicing marriage and family counselor; (e) conviction of or has pleaded nolo contendere to an indictment, information or complaint alleging a violation of any federal or state law relating to narcotic drugs; (f) violation of any provision of this Act or rule, regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the board; (g) gross negligence or misconduct in the performance of his pro fessional duties as a licensed marriage and family counselor. Section 16. Reinstatement. Application may be made to the board for reinstatement at any time after the expiration of one year from the date of revocation of the license. Such application shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a reinstatement fee as determined by the board. The board shall not reinstate any applicant unless satisfied that he is competent to engage in the practice of marriage and family counsel ing. The board may require a written and oral examination before reinstatement. Section 17. Powers and Duties of Board. The board shall be au thorized to adopt reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of this Act and may amend and revoke such rules at its discretion. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this Act and a register of 2064 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, all persons licensed under it. The register shall show the name of every living person licensed under this Act, his last known place of business, his last known place of residence, and the date and number of his license as a marriage and family counselor. Section 18. Duty of Enforcement. The Joint Secretary, State Ex amining Boards, is hereby vested with the power and authority to make such investigations in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of this Act as he or the board or any district attorney may deem neces sary or advisable, and the result of all investigations shall be reported to and the records thereof shall be kept by the board. Section 19. Injunction to Prevent Violation. Whenever it shall ap pear to the board that' any person is or has been violating any provisions of this Act or any of the lawful rules, regulations or orders of the board, the board or the appropriate district attorney may file a petition for injunction in the proper superior court of this State against such per son for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be neces sary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the board has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law. Section 20. Fraud in Obtaining License. It shall be unlawful for a person to attempt to obtain a license as a marriage and family counselor by a fraudulent representation. Section 21. Privileged Communication. Any communication between the marriage and family counselor and the person or persons counseled shall be confidential and its secrecy preserved. This privilege shall not be subject to waiver except where the marriage and family counselor is a party defendant to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from such counseling, in which case the waiver shall be limited to that action. Section 22. Monies Paid to Joint Secretary. All fees, fines, penalties and other monies derived from the operation of this Act shall be paid to the Joint Secretary and remitted to the State Treasury. Section 23. Administrative Procedures. This Act shall be admin istered in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. Section 24. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 25. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval and upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to implement the provisions of this Act. Section 26. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2065 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, subsec tion, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or un constitutional 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 27. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the House substitute to SB 72 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 72 was disagreed to. The following bills and resolution of the Senate, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: SB 394. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Sutton of the 9th and Carter of the 14th: A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school employees of the State of Georgia; to define certain terms; to provide for the contents of such health insurance plan and persons eligible to participate in such plan; to pro vide for exclusions. Senator Dean of the 31st offered the following amendment: Amend SB 394 by striking from line 26 of Page 1 the following: "subsection (3)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "subsection (5)". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas 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. 2066 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Garrard Holloway Howard On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Dean of the 31st moved that SB 394 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and SB 394 was immediately trans mitted to the House. SB 397. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Litter Control Law", approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 494), as amended, so as to add discarded automobiles to the definition of the term "litter". The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2067 On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Cover dell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Brantley Garrard Howard Lewis Reynolds Russell Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 400. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1106 relating to riding in house trailers, so as to limit the provisions of said Section to towed house trailers; to provide an effective date. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter 2068 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Duncan Garrard Lester Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Dean of the 31st moved that SB 400 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and was im mediately transmitted to the House. SR 96. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to amplify the areas of regulation of outdoor advertising and junk yards and the ac quisition of necessary property interests adjacent to the Federal-Aid Highway System; to authorize the acquisition of property for the pur pose of removing and regulating outdoor advertising and junk yards ad jacent to the Federal-Aid Highway System so as to avoid the loss of huge sums of money which would otherwise be available to the State from the United States of America as federal-aid highway assistance; to authorize zoning of property adjacent to the Federal-Aid Highway System; to authorize rules and regulations governing outdoor advertising and junk yards adjacent to the Federal-Aid Highway System; to authorize road side development, landscaping, the acquisition of property for and the construction of rest and recreational areas as part of the Federal-Aid Highway System; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2069 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Article V, Section XI, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph II in its entirety and by sub stituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph II to read as follows: "Paragraph II. Compliance with Federal Law. In order to com ply with Federal law providing for control of outdoor advertising and junk yards adjacent to the roads of the Federal-Aid Highway Systems: (1) the State of Georgia, acting by and through the Depart ment of Transportation, is authorized to acquire any interests in property for the purpose of removing or requiring the removal of outdoor advertising and for the purpose of screening or removing or requiring the removal or screening of junk yards adjacent to such roads, said acquisition to be in accordance with provisions of law and of this Constitution relating to the acquiring of private property interests for such public road purposes and activities in cident thereto; and (2) the General Assembly may zone property adjacent to the public roads of such Federal-Aid Highway Systems for commercial or industrial purposes or in respect to the location of advertising signs, displays or devices or in respect to the establishment, removal or control of junk yards and may provide for rules and regulations governing advertising and junk yards adjacent to such roads. The General Assembly is authorized to provide for landscaping and roadside development within the rights-of-way of the FederalAid Highway Systems and for the acquisition of interests in and improvement of strips of land necessary for the restoration, pres ervation, and enhancement of scenic beauty adjacent to such high ways, including acquisition and development of publicly-owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities within or adjacent to the rights-of-way of the Federal-Aid Highway Systems." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 amplify and provide for the regulation of outdoor advertising and junk yards and the acquisition ( ) NO of property necessary to such regulation and for the establishment of roadside rest and recreation areas adjacent to the Federal-Aid Highway System?" 2070 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 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: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Dean of 6th Eldridge McDuffie Russell Sutton Thompson Timmons Young Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Garrard Hamilton of 34th On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 8. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that SR &6 be immediately transmitted to the House. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2071 On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and was im mediately transmitted to the House. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 998. By Representatives Johnson and Thomason of the 8th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commissioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the deputies and clerical assistants of said officers. Senator Langford of the 51st moved that the Senate substitute to HB 998 be adhered to and that a Committee of Conference be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 998 was adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Langford of the 51st, Foster of the 50th and Overby of the 49th. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the Senate be post poned until March 20: SB 150. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 relating to bank offices and bank facilities, as amended, so as to remove the population requirements; to provide an effective date. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and SB 150 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only. 2072 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 122 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 455. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 23-3, relating to changes of county lines, so as to provide for a copy of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 455 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 539. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be composed of himself, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Judicial Council of Georgia to ascertain whether or not the Attorney General is incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of his office by reason of sickness or other providential cause and thus unable to perform the duties of his office. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 53>9 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 544. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Unliquidated Damages Interest Act" so as to remove the limitation on the sum of unliquidated damages to which the interest shall apply. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 544 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st and others: A bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit, or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.9, 1975 2073 except under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 675 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th and others: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 841 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until March 20: HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 859 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following resolution of the House be postponed until March 20: HR 77. By Representative Adams of the 14th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 77 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following resolution of the House be postponed until March 20: 2074 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 113. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A resolution authorizing and empowering the State Properties Com mission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Geor gia with respect to certain transactions involving State-owned real pro perty located in Atlanta, Ga. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 113 was postponed until March 20. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the following resolution of the House be postponed until March 20: HR 150. By Representative Harris of the 8th: A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nay 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 150 was postponed until March 20. The following resolutions of the Senate and House, favorably reported by the committees, were read and adopted: SR 142. By Senator Foster of the 50th: A resolution requesting the Department of Natural Resources to investi gate certain matters relating to trout streams. SR 159. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Kennedy of the 4th and McDuffie of the 19th: A resolution directing the Senate Committee on Human Resources to make certain studies relative to programs of welfare and public assist ance. HR 348. By Representatives White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st and Burruss of the 21st: A resolution urging development of a comprehensive emergency health care system. The following resolutions of the Senate and House were read and adopted: SR 176. By Senators Doss of the 52nd, Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th and others: A resolution congratulating Jessie and Judy Sampley upon the birth of their daughter, Angela Christina Sampley, SR 173. By Senators Langford of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, Eldridge of the 7th and others: A resolution commending the members of the Senate Intern Program for the 1975 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2075 HR 356. By Representative Childs of the 51st: A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Samuel Trebble Maxwell. HR 358. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th and Hudson of the 137th: A resolution commemorating B. Frank Cook. The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 11:50 o'clock A.M. until 1:15 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 1:15 o'clock P.M. Senator Young of the 13th, Chairman of the Enrolling and Journals Subcom mittee, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Subcommittee on Enrolling and Journals 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 Governor. SB 111. SB 319. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin Young 13th District, Chairman 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 572. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th: A bill to bar civil liability of law enforcement officers in certain civil actions for false arrest and false imprisonment under certain circum stances and conditions. HB 1180. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Han cock County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and his secretary. 2076 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1187. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Union County. HB 1197. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Receiver of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax receiver. HB 1198. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority so as to increase the amount of revenue bonds which the Authority is empowered to issue; to authorize political subdivisions contracting with the Authority to convey public property to the Authority. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill relative to ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more. The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: HR 349. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Buck of the 95th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to en courage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ ment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the loca tion of new manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Columbus-Muscogee County or any municipal corporation within Muscogee County. HR 228. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System. The House has disagreed to Senate amendment No. 1 and agreed to Senate amendment No. 2 to the following bill of the House, to-wit: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2077 HB 971. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Waddle of the 113th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill comprehensively to revise and codify the laws of this State regulating the practices of professional engineering and land surveying; to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions and trades, so as to codify the laws relating to professional engineering and land surveying as Code Chapter 84-21. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 257. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Howard of the 19th: A bill to create the Peace-Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and benefits. HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton. The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit: HR 276. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Lane of the 40th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority. The House has disagreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to pro vide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. 2078 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit: SB 145. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and Holley of the 22nd: A bill to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions, and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia", so as to clarify certain provisions; to correct errors; to redefine terms. SB 31. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend Code Section 79A-703, relating to the illegal selling, giving away, bartering, exchanging, distribution or possession of dang erous drugs, so as to provide certain conditions relative to the distribu tion of dangerous drugs. HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend an Act revising laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Department of Natural Resources. HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits. HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Adams of the 79th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination; to provide an effective date. HB 883. By Representative Marcus of the 26th: A bill to amend Code Section 79A-702 relating to the definition of danger ous drugs so as to include certain dangerous drugs which have entered the market since Feb. 1, 1972. HB 870. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filling vacancies. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1976 2079 HB 583. By Representative Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 194. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd, Hudson of the 35th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for the instruction in essentials of the United States and State Constitutions and the study of American institutions and ideals. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 669. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law so as to clarify the power of the Attorney General to investigate into the affairs of the State or any of its agencies or authorities or any person or organization dealing with the same. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: SR 175. By Senator Holley of the 22nd: A resolution inviting Mr. John Moreu, Sir Thomas Lund, Prof. D. A. Oehling, Mr. Edouard Utudjian & Mr. Edward F. Shedlick to appear before the Georgia Senate. Senator Broun of the 46th assumed the Chair. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, 2080 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities. Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that HB 170 be postponed until March 20. On the motion, the yeas were 8, nays 35; the motion was lost, and HB 170 was not postponed until March 20. The Senate Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute to HB 170: A BILL To be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; 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 provide an effective date; 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 appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch _..._.,,_..,,-..$ 1. Operations ________.____________________._______..___,,__..__________,,______.$ Total Funds Budgeted -_____-..-.....-__..-........___.__......? State Funds Budgeted ._........,,__._.__.........___..__...........$ 2. For election blanks and other election expenses ._--------__-.--_----__,,----_----------,,----,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..___.........,,,,_..........._.._-........_.$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................I 8,312,000 7,750,000 7,750,000 7,750,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2081 3. Georgia Official and Statistical Register _,,________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..___-...___.....___....,,_._...._--._...$ State Funds Budgeted __.,,.__,,....___...-,,..-...--....-_,,....$ 112,000 112,000 112,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations _...-._._-...._.___._...-_....,,_-.....__._...__-___.._.-.-__.$ Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses ____,,_.._____________..______-_______.__._______._______________$ Georgia Official and Statistical Register .__._....__.$ 7,750,000 450,000 112,000 For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, air travel expense and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and com mittees of the General Assembly, and each branch there of ; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Gover nor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, Na tional Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Conference of Legislative Leaders, Con ference of Insurance Legislators, and Marine Fisheries Compact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the Legislative Branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the hous ing and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee, Office of Legislative Counsel, and Legislative Budget Analyst, as authorized by law. The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Govern ment. The Committee is hereby authorized to promul gate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legis lative Branch of Government with a view towards deter mining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations. Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits _.__________._,,____.__.._$ 2,335,000 1. Operations ,,,,,,____,,___.,,,,,,-__,,____._.______$ Total Funds Budgeted _.____._._..,, ^...^ _.,,_._$ State Funds Budgeted .-.,,.,,.__.-..-.__.-_.--_..,,---........$ 1,995,000 1,995,000 1,995,000 2082 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 2. Tax Ratio Study _.__.._........._.._......___.._.,,....__....$ Total Funds Budgeted ______-_____--.___.__-___L._________$ State Funds Budgeted .-...._-...,,,,...._.,,...-.,,......,,...._.$ 340,000 340,000 340,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations ___.,,. .___.-.__..,,__........._.......,,._._....._._..,,.$ Tax Ratio Study _..-_.._..__..._....._.._.,,_.............._.....$ 1,995,000 340,000 PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH " Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ___,,_____--______,,._..---___---$ 1,109,000 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 for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allocated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Ses sion, pp. 478-479. Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ....-....__-.....,,...-._-....-.....$ 7,199,603 For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law. For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus. For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2083 for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District Attorney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1975 ses sion of the General Assembly. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is designated and com mitted for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations. Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals ..,,-..,,....,,...._,,...._..,,,,..$ 1,301,439 For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeri tus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court. Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court .._$ 121,620 For the cost of operating the Administrative Of fices of the Court. Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...--.......-..........--....-...--.I For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission __.$ For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions. Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ,,__,,__.,,___..___.,,________._______,,___,,____...,,__..$ For the cost of operating the Board of Court Report ing. 64,500 10,000 7,425 2084 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. Department of Administrative Services. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services ......... .._,,__._......-._,,---_-_--$ 13,538,008.62 1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ..___.$ Capital Outlay ._._._-_-.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...__.........$ Authority Lea-se Rentals' _..__._____-_.......__-.....-____.__._-$ Total Funds Budgeted .__...,,......__.__._.-.....-.__.-.._.._-$ State Funds Budgeted .........$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,854,696 290,000 240,000 3,112,753 5,497,449 5,497,449 0 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is designated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power man agement system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area. 2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services .................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .................... ^ Travel ............................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... $ Publications and Printing ................... ...^ Equipment Purchases ......-.____.___....-._..--___---.,,.....---$ Per Diem and Fees ...................... ....^ Computer Charges ____,,.....___.___,......-._-_._.._......_____._.$ Other Contractual Expense ..........--....------_--..,,$ Total Funds Budgeted -.,-,,,, --_-.$ State Funds Budgeted ........_______..__.__..._.._.-_._..__..._..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 531,000 45,703 9,000 --0-- 5,500 2,000 --0-- 8,000 --0-- 601,203 601,203 35 3. Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services ....................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ....----___-..----_----....-$ Travel ,,_._.,,.,,__,,....,,._..._..._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _------------.$ Publications and Printing _.___._.__....,,_____.._.........___...$ Equipment Purchases .................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ____._._-________._._-__._______._____.____._____ $ Computer Charges ......_.___.__......___............-_--__._......$ Other Contractual Expense .................. ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ____-......._..__...._....._..___.,,......_.$ State Funds Budgeted .........__..._........_____._......-.____. $ Total Positions Budgeted 319,000 28,661 4,000 --0-- 12,000 1,500 --0-- 1,757,181 2,600 2,124,942 2,124,942 21 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2085 4. Self-Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services ............................ 4 Regular Operating Expenses --_,,_--_--._------------$ Travel .__...._-......__-_-...__._-.,,___....__-_-..__.--__.-.-_..---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............. ....^ Publications and Printing __.__.___...__._...-._......--..___._.$ Equipment Purchases -_.._.--_.,,.,,--_...,,--,,--_--____..--.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,...._.,,.-.__.---.._.,,-.._,,.--___,,-----.$ Computer Charges ...,,_-__.....___.-....___._..-_-,,_.-_._...,,.....$ Other Contractual Expense _____,,______--___1--,,_-----.$ Workmen's Compensation ._..___....._.__...__.._._.__._____--. $ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................I State Funds Budgeted ....___...........__....._.___..._-._...._-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 224,175 12,797 26,000 --0-- 3,000 1,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- 890,000 1,157,972 1,125,572 17 5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services ........ ..$ Regular Operating Expenses __--____..--____._.__,,_--__$ Travel .__._....__.-...-___-...___-...__.._....__-..,,___._._.._-._._....._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._._--_._----_$ Publications and Printing ... ..,,....-$ Equipment Purchases ..____--.._.,,..._,,_..--_......--_..----.$ Per Diem and Fees .._,,.. ..._,,._ ......_..-.,,_.__..,, $ Computer Charges .......................... .4 Other Contractual Expense ___...-......__.....,,-..__.__--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__.......__.....__.__..__-.....____-...._.$ State Funds Budgeted ._._,,...___..._...._._.__..____.__.-.._-_._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 689,630 86,798 12,000 --0-- 24,900 4,225 --0-- 17,000 8,500 843,053 843,053 53 6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services __.._.__-...--...,,_.___....____....,,__-.,,.__-_...$ Regular Operating Expenses _____,,__--_____.--___-_.--,__$ Travel .._.___....___-..._.__-....._-....-_......_-.._.....__-..._.__-..._____.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.___...__.___._..$ Publications and Printing ...__._._.__.._...___......_._....__._.$ Equipment Purchases ___...--_-_,,---_...,,--,,..,,,,..._$ Per Diem and Fees --...-..----._----.----.._.----.-----.-$ Computer Charges _.-...___...___.--.._.--...__--...__-.--_..$ Other Contractual Expense .--._-...----...--_-...---.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.___-__.___-._,,,,______-_-._.-___-__.$ State Funds Budgeted _....-._-...._.-___,,.._.,,...__-_...._____-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 164,000 8,685 3,000 --0-- 1,220 1,100 --0-- --0-- --0-- 178,005 89,827 13 7. Property Management Administrative Budget: Personal Services ..... ...... ............... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ...__.----_....----.,,..--_..$ Travel _..--....-_._-....___-_..-__-___._-....___....__-__.....___-._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--.,,__..--_,__ $ Publications and Printing _....._._......._...,,_..__....,,_._._..$ Equipment Purchases _,,_--....---,,._..,,.-__,,,,.--_,,....___ $ Per Diem and Fees ...___...,,_.,,..,,.__,,..,,_.-....--...$ Computer Charges ............................. ^ 113,400 25,257 1,500 --0-- 1,300 2,000 --0-- 12,000 2086 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense ...................... ..... .....9 Total Funds Budgeted ............................... ^ State Funds Budgeted _.___.._ ..... _._....__._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,750 157,207 157,207 9 8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services ................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............-....__._.-.-....$ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--_.___--__--__$ Publications and Printing __.._._...__.,,.._.___....-...._$ Equipment Purchases ___._^_...__.._.._.__..._ ... __..--.._$ Per Diem and Fees ---,,.....---....--,,--.------.,,------$ Computer Charges ..........-..................................$ Rents and Maintenance Expense .....,,.--._.--------.$ Other Contractual Expense ................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 8,033,586 3,720,155 25,000 --0-- 38,500 42,000 --0-- --0-- 7,794,381 375,000 20,028,622 --0-- 624 9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services .^..................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel _--_____--.__...--.._.__--,,_____.---_..----........__...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing __________________,,.__________.________$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................................................$ Computer Charges .............................^..... .........$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 109,284 176,733 --0-- 155,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- 1,800 --0-- 443,817 --0-- 13 10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services _-.-~~~-----.___--,,.__.--_.__-,,___ $ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel _......,,.._.............___,,_______.______,,_.____.___________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----,,----,,,,$ Publications and Printing ....,,....._._......_.,,.............$ Equipment Purchases ....-..--...-..._.--..,,......--..._.......$ Per Diem and Fees ------------....----------..--,,..--._.$ Computer Charges _........_.,,.. -- ,,---.................,,.....$ Other Contractual Expense ....................^......^ Telephone Billings _-----__.---.-_--__.______--._._,,___--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................$ State Funds Budgeted -.____-______.,,_____._,,_.______,,______..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,125,000 222,210 9,000 --0-- 10,000 35,000 --0-- 40,000 7,000 13,958,100 15,406,310 2,791,500 97 11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services .................^............................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ 849,570 861,849 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Travel ...............................................^.......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ----_,,....----..,,..----_,,.--.--...$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................. ...% Computer Charges ............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.......-__._--_-......._---.-.._.,,-....$ Total Positions Budgeted 2087 7,000 --0-- 1,000 94,000 --0-- 5,000 --0-- 1,818,419 --0-- 75 12. Central Supply Services Budget: Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ....................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases - $ Publications and Printing ....................................... ^, Equipment Purchases ._,,.._.,,.-...--..,,_.--..-.___.--...,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................$ Computer Charges ....................................... .......^ Other Contractual Expense __-._....__----._------__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 80,318 398,125 1,000 --0-- 5,000 4,000 --0-- 2,500 1,275 492,218 0-- 9 13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services ................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ..........................................?, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .---_----... $ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................4 Computer Charges ................................................$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 130,000 50,000 20,500 10,000 8,000 17,000 22,000 0-- 1,970.62 259,470.62 259,470.62 7 14. Volunteer Services Budget: Personal Services ..........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ............................................................ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_,,..--.__,, $ Publications and Printing .___. -___________...__.____.____.__$ Equipment Purchases -_,,_,,_____,,,,_,,_,,_____.,,__,,_________$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................^ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ........................... .4 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...................................... .^ Total Positions Budgeted 33,834 5,201 1,850 --0^-- 4,500 --0-- 0-- 0-- 2,400 47,785 47,785 2 2088 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ___........................,,__.....-__._._.....___.. $ Regular Operating Expenses .,,....--___.--......_--...-- $ Travel .......................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..--..------.$ Publications and Printing ............__.....,,...-__.._.........$ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees .______.._________,,_._.-,,.$ Computer Charges ....._..__...............__.........____._.........__.$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................9 Rents and Maintenance Expense ._--___----...,,------$ Workmen's Compensation ................... ^ Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ...__.$ Capital Outlay .,,__.___.___._____.__.__..___..__.__________..__-,,._____ $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..--_......._.$ Authority Lease Rentals ...,,_.-...._._........:__.,,...-___...$ Telephone Billings .......................... ..^ 12,402,797 5,642,174 119,850 165,000 114,920 204,825 22,000 1,844,481 400,495.62 7,794,381 890,000 1,854,696 290,000 240,000 3,112,753 13,958,100 Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture _..__.__,,....___.$ 16,254,448 1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services ____._________.______.__.______..__________,,.____.__$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ........................................ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.__--...._$ Publications and Printing ...................... $ Equipment Purchases .........._-.......__......,,_......,,_.._....$ Per Diem and Fees .................................$ Computer Charges ........................................$ Other Contractual Expense _._--__--_ .,,.._..___.........__.$ Fire Ant Eradication __,,,,,,______.____,,__.,,.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......-.__..-..-___........-__..-.....-__..$ State Funds Budgeted .._.__,,_...__..........__......__._.__...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,141,047 148,440 89,500 32,000 24,400 54,700 1,400 --0-- --0-- 1,500,000 3,991,487 3,900,487 193 2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services __,,_._,,_,,__________..._..___________.._._______.$ Regular Operating Expenses -.-__......--..--.--__-.....__.$ Travel __.....-__...._.-_-.....-__......-_........-_.....___.....-_.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -----,,_.----_.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ..-.--...--,,.....----...----..,,--.--.$ Per Diem and Fees -.__,,-.--.__---._..----___...--.__.-....__ $ Computer Charges ....__--.--..,,..,,._.-.-.-...__-....._--.....$ Other Contractual Expense ----..----_..--,,___----,, $ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract _._.___._--. $ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .._-........__..$ Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................^ Veterinary Fees .........................^...... ..^ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia 638,043 96,166 35,000 7,000 9,575 8,788 --0-- --0-- --0-- 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Institute of Technology ._-....,,__._.....,,,,___....____..._.$ Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease _____,,...,,__,,......$ Indemnities ..--..............----_..._--.....-- ...... $ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .....^ State Funds Budgeted .................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 2089 250,000 250,000 100,000 2,984,572 2,884,572 51 3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services ....-_......-..._._... _.__.....-_..___....___..,,.,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ................:........ ...^ Travel ...................................................... .......^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.--..._..--,,....$ Publications and Printing ................. .....^ Equipment Purchases ...--...- --...--,,--..,,--..------._.$ Per Diem and Fees ___._,,.___._._.._____--.____..._-_,,__._.______.$ Computer Charges --.---.,,----,,------.-.,,-__._--_--...$ Other Contractual Expense ........................ ......^ Advertising Contract _....-_._-._.-.-_..-_-__......_,......__.,,..$ Authority Lease Rentals _....._.._.___......__.........-..,,...,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................... $ State Funds Budgeted .....................................J^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,140,941 184,670 33,200 10,000 12,000 27,500 2,700 --0-- 31,100 35,000 945,000 2,422,111 2,283,181 101 4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services ....................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._-.--.....--......--.--,___.$ Travel ...........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __-......----....$ Publications and Printing .._.__,,...._....,,......_..........._.$ Equipment Purchases .--._--...-__....--.....__--......---.....$ Per Diem and Fees ._--.---.------...,,----------,,--......$ Computer Charges --,,-----,,-,,_----_------._--------$ Other Contractual Expense ...__....--...-..--..------.--$ Total Funds Budgeted __....._.......,,_.....,,....,,,,..._.........$ State Funds Budgeted ....__......_.-.___.-.___._--_.___.-.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,291,433 55,850 160,000 40,000 2,750 5,475 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,555,508 1,555,508 124 5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services _.._...,,,,......--..................__...............$ Regular Operating Expenses -.____,,--__,,__----_----._--.$ Travel -....,,_.__......-__........_...._.-..._-._._------.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--._--------_$ Publications and Printing .._....._......................_-.....$ Equipment Purchases --....,,---._,,,,,,,,--.---.__.,,..--.--.$ Per Diem and Fees ._,,...-,,....._.....,,..._-.----...----....$ Computer Charges .....,,.....-...-,,.-...___-.-.......-_--....--.$ Other Contractual Expense ._....--------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted _____.__..________._--_.__----$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^ Total Positions Budgeted 780,272 66,030 16,200 --0-- 19,100 7,100 1,000 145,156 --0-- 1,034,858 1,017,858 55 2090 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 6. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services ........,,.............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$ Travel ...........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..,,..,,...----.$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases __-______.___-__.___.__....__-______._---.$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges ..................................................,^ Other Contractual Expense ..................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ......................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 115,463 232,410 1,500 --0-- 315,000 3,800 --0-- --0-- --0-- 668,173 668,173 11 7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget: Personal Services ........................................ $ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ..........................................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--....-.--,,..$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ,,--..._.._,,..............--..._......,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges .................................................^ Other Contractual Expense _________________----.._.,,--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ............J$ State Funds Budgeted _..........................._,,._-.......-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 648,856 89,975 60,200 20,500 6,000 19,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 844,531 844,531 61 8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ___.--_______.---_._---.____.---.-----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-.------.....$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases -----------------------.._..--.--$ Per Diem and Fees .....-.._......................_............-.-$ Computer Charges ------.....,,----..,,..--.-------.-----$ Other Contractual Expense ,,.......,,_...--.--_.......-- $ Total Funds Budgeted .._.........._...._..,,..,,.....-...,,_,,....$ State Funds Budgeted .__.___.___.___.---_____--,,_____.--$ Total Positions Budgeted 525,794 40,100 25,500 --0-- 3,200 2,500 1,000 --0-- --0-- 598,094 598,094 38 9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget: Personal Services ..............-.._........-,,........_,,-.....--$ Regular Operating Expenses _..._.__-_,,._.--_._.----_.$ Travel .__._______.,,_____._______________,,__........... J$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,...,,.--........| Publications and Printing _......--._.,,_.--._..--.-----$ Equipment Purchases ................--..........------.--.....^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ........_....._......_.._........,,--,,......----$ 1,317,814 56,100 115,000 49,000 4,500 2,000 --0-- --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2091 Other Contractual Expense ___.._,,___._______.__.._..________.$ Total Funds Budgeted --._...-_____.-.--___.-_______-.$ State Funds Budgeted _......_........_......,,.._......._,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,544,414 1,366,414 107 10. Meat Inspection Budget: Personal Services .,,...,,.-...-.--......----.......,,..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.,,.._.....--.......--._.$ Travel .,,.....____.....,,....._..-_-......._......-.,,.........,,_...._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,______._--_.$ Publications and Printing ,,__.____,,--_.______--_______,,___$ Equipment Purchases ...._._...--._.....---__,,--.___,,--,,_--.$ Per Diem and Fees --._._--_---____---._._----_--._,,-_,,$ Computer Charges --------------..----...----__,,------$ Other Contractual Expense -..._........,,__....-....,,..-..--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._....,,...........--......__.._..._.,,......$ State Funds Budgeted __,,_._--_______________-._--._--______.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,724,940 38,350 135,800 --0-- 4,000 540 60,000 32,000 1,995,630 835,630 144 11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations _,,___.___--______,,_____--______--_.___..--__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ____--____________.____________.____.__.$ State Funds Budgeted __..,,.__.,,,,_._.... ,,,,..__....___...__,,$ 300,000 300,000 300,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _________,,____._.,,.___________,,____,,,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses .__....--_._...._--..--.__......$ Travel ____.__________..______________.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -------------.$ Publications and Printing __-............._,,..........,,_...,,...$ Equipment Purchases ........_.._...-.--......._--.-...........$ Per Diem and Fees ...._......._........-_....-_.._-.....-,,.....,-..$ Computer Charges .._._..,,-........_-......_......_,,........,,...$ Other Contractual Expenses ___._,,.___,,.___-.._____-_.___$ Fire Ant Eradication ______._________.__.________________,,_____.$ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .,,.._._..$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract __________,,_.$ Poultry Improvement Contract _.-.-..,,_.----..--.--._..$ Veterinary Fees _-......-..-.,,---_...,,....._...-.....,,-.-...,$ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology ........................................I Contract with University of Georgia to study Asiatic New Castle Disease __.__..__--_..$ Indemnities ...........,,...-...-.,,....-_..........__..........-,,..-...-...$ Advertising Contract -,,,,.......,,........................._-__.$ Authority Lease Rentals ....-..-._.......,,...-,,..........._....? Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations -___,,________________.___._______,,_-____.____________._$ 10,324,603 1,008,091 671,900 158,500 400,525 131,403 66,100 145,156 63,100 1,500,000 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000 250,000 250,000 100,000 35,000 945,000 300,000 2092 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Equipment Purchases, $25,000 is designated and com mitted for the food processing plant at the Glennville Farmers' Market. Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance ............................................$ 1,580,637 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services ......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .......................$ Travel .................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................$ Publications and Printing ____.,,___._.._________,,,,__.__.$ Equipment Purchases --.--__,, .........._--_.,,._..___....._..$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ................^ Computer Charges ..........................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..................... .^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................5 State Funds Budgeted .........................4 Total Positions Budgeted 324,318 56,589 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,843 1,000 9,919 --0-- 412,669 412,669 20 2. Examination Budget: Personal Services .......................................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................4 Travel ..........................................J$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................$ Publications and Printing ............................ .......^$ Equipment Purchases ............................................J^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................$ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 919,326 12,400 229,285 --0-- --0-- 6,957 --0-- -- 0-- --0-- 1,167,968 1,167,968 62 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .-..-...._._-..-...-_........._.--_..-......._-| Regular Operating Expenses .................................$ Travel __.__________.____._____..__..___.___--._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----..--------$ Publications and Printing .................................^ Equipment Purchases ....................................... .^ 1,243,644 68,989 234,285 --0-- 12,000 10,800 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2093 Per Diem and Pees ..................................$ Computer Charges .............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ___.---_____--_---___----.,,__$ 1,000 9,919 --0-- Section 13. Department of Community Development. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development .......................................-...$ 16,406,499 1. Industry Budget: Personal Services .................................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................--..............^ Travel _.....,,.,,_..-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._._..._......._.$ Publications and Printing ....................... ...^ Equipment Purchases .........................................$ Per Diem and Pees ........................... ......^ Computer Charges ............................... .....^ Other Contractual Expense ...........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ....__-..__.........-..._-._.__-..,,__.,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted .__...,,...........__.._..._...._.___.,,...__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 260,000 22,599 35,000 --0-- 2,000 --0-- 4,500 --0-- --0-- 324,099 324,099 15 2. Research Budget: Personal Services --...... ..---.... -.---------$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._,,.....___,,.__......_,,.$ Travel ,,..__...........__._.___..._..-.....,,...-..-.._-.._..._-....._......-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,_--,,--.-_--$ Publications and Printing ...............................^ Equipment Purchases _-...._.....___.........--_..--..----..._.$ Per Diem and Fees .__....._.......__....,,_..........-__-_-..,,.$ Computer Charges _-__--_-__.-_______-_,,--~_._,,--_.----_--~$ Other Contractual Expense .................,,_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted .__.___..__.___.___..___-_____-.-_____-_._,,-$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ....^ Total Positions Budgeted 227,130 53,793 5,000 --0-- 2,000 1,240 1,800 19,465 --0-- 310,428 292,428 17 3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services ............. ...^ Regular Operating Expenses .._.....__..-.........,,...,,..__.$ Travel ....................................................... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._.._..._-._...$ Publications and Printing ....................................--.^ Equipment Purchases _._----___--_......._,,.--,,.,,--.----$ Per Diem and Fees .....-.....,,-.,.___..___-..._-.__--._-..$ Computer Charges ...,,......__..........._......-._,,--._.-..$ Other Contractual Expense _..._._....__-..,,.--,,_.-.--.-,,.$ Capital Outlay ...............................^ Local Welcome Center Contracts ____.._.-._.__._,,_-__.__,,$ 649,000 347,069 30,000 --0-- 300 3,100 52,000 4,000 --0-- 10,000 85,000 2094 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Total Funds Budgeted --_-.-.....-_-.-....._.------__--.-- State Funds Budgeted --.._-._,,..-....,,,,__..--..___,,,,-_. Total Positions Budgeted 1,180,469 1,180,469 70 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $10,000 is designated and committed to purchase land for a Welcome Center on 1-20 West. 4. Community Affairs Budget: Personal Services .__.._,,_.-....-.___............,,_-_______..........$ Regular Operating Expenses _______________----_,,_-_--.$ Travel ..__.._.._.___________....,,_____.__--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----,,_,,.___--$ Publications arid Printing _..,,,,..,,_.,,.__._..,,....,,,,,,-..$ Equipment Purchases ._.---..--..--...._..--_----,,.----$ Per Diem and Fees ,,._.,,..___.__,,,,___.__---._.--.$ Computer Charges ___:_...--___..._--.--.,,_,,.,,--.-----_,,$ Other Contractual Expense ----------.--------,,----$ Total Funds Budgeted .__.._...___.__,,_,,..._.. $ State Funds Budgeted -,,_...--_,,,,.__--.-$ Total Positions Budgeted 307,466 32,942 12,000 --0-- 6,448 225 2,520 --0-- --0-- 361,601 120,534 18 5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services -.......--__.._.-..-__-......_.-.. _....,,$ Regular Operating- Expenses _____--_-,,_,__.________.____.$ Travel __._-__________.___________._-__,,_...__._-__............__. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----._,,_-.--.$ Publications and Printing _.____.,,......__.__._.,,............_..$ Equipment Purchases .,,--...-.--..,,.--...---,,_,,_--...----$ Per Diem and Fees _____.______..,,_______-___,,___________.._____.$ Computer Charges ..-.___........-.,,_....-.....-___--......,,____.$ Other Contractual Expense ....--.___.....,,..--.__,,----$ Promotional Parade Floats -.._,,...........,,--........___.__$ Total Funds Budgeted ..--__..-..._._.-,,-.-_.....__._,,.-.-$ State Funds Budgeted ___........-__.._.-._,,,,..........,,__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 484,436 306,196 18,000 --0-- 30,450 1,300 12,000 2,000 --0-- 28,000 882,382 825,431 32 6. International Budget: Personal Services ..........__,,.......__-.......__---.....-___......$ Regular Operating Expenses _----_,,___--..--...._.._.$ Travel _-....--_..,,....._.-.__._.-..-_.__.,,...-._....._...-___..._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____-________..._.__.$ Publications and Printing ___....--.___....._,,___.....___.$ Equipment Purchases .----_--._--_,,__----------.._--$ Per Diem and Fees .........--.........--........----...-......--I Computer Charges ......,,.__.........___........._..--...,,.,,.___.$ Other Contractual Expense .-----_-----_---,,--_...--..$ Total Funds Budgeted -..-.......-.-...-......--..........-I State Funds Budgeted __-_-.........._-_.._-......-_._....,,._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 108,711 67,466 40,853 --0-- 1,050 400 152,390 4,000 --0-- 374,870 374,870 7 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2095 7. Advertising Budget: Advertising __--...--_-.-.-.-..-- Total Funds Budgeted ,,-- State Funds Budgeted ..... Total Positions Budgeted 785,190 785,190 785,190 0 8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget: Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ...__._........._.__--..............__-_......_.,,---. $ Total Funds Budgeted ..__.-............,,_.--_......__--...--..$ State Funds Budgeted ............_........._..__.__........_..,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000 0 9. Area Development Budget: HUD-701 Planning Grants .........__........___._......_.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......__.............._.,,............_..__._ $ State Funds Budgeted ___......._.__..__.....-_____......._...__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,365,000 1,365,000 --0-- 0 10. Ports Authority Budget: Authority Lease Rentals .___...-...-._.._-.......-..__.__....$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....___.._........_.__--.........-__..__.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........____..__._.............__._........$ State Funds Budgeted ....._...-........-.-.,,_......-.....-..__-..$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,790,000 5,500,000 8,290,000 8,290,000 0 11. World Congress Center: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .....___..................-........,,___._... $ Total Funds Budgeted ._--.......,,._--~....-.....__...-....... $ State Funds Budgeted .....-___.,,.-......,,_........,,__..__._.$ 3,043,478 3,043,478 3,043,478 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _.............._.__.......-.......__..._.............$ Regular Operating Expenses ----_--_--.-.-..--_--_--_,,.$ Travel ------..-..-._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,._,,..........,,.$ Publications and Printing ..............___...............,,_,,..$ Equipment Purchases _.-.--,,-__.___.--.-.--.,,.___._------.. $ Per Diem and Fees .-.....__...-...........,,__-...._.....__..____-.$ Computer Charges __--.......-..__....___--..--..-....__,,.......... Other Contractual Expense _...........___.__.._............_.$ Capital Outlay ..-.._._.._....................__._............__.._._... $ Local Welcome Center Contracts .............__._........_.$ Advertising -.........._.,,-..._...........__..................,,__. $ Promotional Parade Floats .._.,,._...._._...__-,,...... $ Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ..,,._.__-.-......-...._._._-__--.-.-....._._.,,.....--...$ 2,036,743 830,065 140,853 --0-- 42,248 6,265 225,210 29,465 --0-- 10,000 85,000 785,190 28,000 1,170,000 2096 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HUD-701 Planning Grants ________________...____-____.___.____.$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,.......__.__,,...._______.._...___-.....$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ,,.._.,,.....,,$ 1,365,000 2,790,000 8,543,478 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed $52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of a gen eral cargo facility on Colonel's Island in Glynn County, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt; provided further that, if such bonds are not sold prior to June 30, 1976, funds appropriated for this purpose, and any interest accrued on such funds, shall lapse to the State Treasury. B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission ............,,_...$ 1,017,110 1. Planning and Grant Administration Budget: Personal Services ............................. $ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.__--....,,.____.-..-_____...$ Travel ______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.....,,...__.. $ Publications and Printing .....,,__......._.,,_..._...._____...._.$ Equipment Purchases .............................$ Per Diem and Fees _,,__________..___.________.____-__.__._______..___._.$ Computer Charges ______....___________,,_.___._______,,_,,--.___.$ Other Contractual Expense .____----..__--_.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_.__..__..-.___,,......_._._........_.:.$ State Funds Budgeted .................... $ Total Positions Budgeted 556,215 67,260 22,600 --0-- 8,750 1,000 11,000 --0-- --0-- 666,825 66,683 35 2. Crime Statistics Center Data Budget: Personal Services ................................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses --....--..------------....$ Travel _..___..___.___.__.,,___._.._.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.____...,,._...__.$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases .................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ..^ Computer Charges ................^.................................-$ Other Contractual Expense ........................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ^, State Funds Budgeted ............................. .^ Total Positions Budgeted 66,521 16,690 6,750 --0-- 4,300 450 3,000 7,315 --0-- 105,026 --0-- 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2097 3. Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services ._.._-,,.-__-..-__-__.-.____,,..__--..___---__-...$ Regular Operating Expenses .............. $ Travel ..-__...._.__,,.....__.........-..__......__-...._...._.._--_..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_______,,-.______.$ Publications and Printing .._._......_,,.___..--_.-.,,--..---.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_______-____--________._._______.-___,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees __...__._...___...____......___..--....-.--_..._.$ Computer Charges .__._..__...--,,.._.--.__----..----...--.$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..__._...._.__......_.__.-...__-_...__-_.$ State Funds Budgeted ...........^................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 34,270 5,910 2,400 --0-- 750 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 43,330 4,333 2 4. LEA A Grants Budget: LEAA Action--Local ...... $ LEAA Action--State _.._.._..,,-_......_-_..__.._.......-._.._...$ LEAA State Buy-In . . . . ._.$ LEAA Discretionary ......... $ LEAA Planning ..__......___,,___........._..,,_._...._._...._-..,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................^..........:...........$ State Funds Budgeted ,, .. ,, -.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094 225,000 475,600 13,576,040 946,094 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .._._,,.......--.__...--_._... $ Travel ......_._ ............................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.____._--_____,,.$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases __...,,......__...-.,,___-.,,__._.._,,_._--.$ Per Diem and Fees ._....-.__..._______...._-_....__-.._.__-..____-.$ Computer Charges ...._._._..,,._._...__,,..___..-..._.._.._-_-..._.? Other Contractual Expense ____,,______..--,,_...---___--.. $ LEAA Action Local .____....__.,,._.__.___..._.._....__-.._-_._.._. $ LEAA Action State ......................-.....--.....-.....--.^ LEAA State Buy-In ..__._______..__,,_____________...________..__.. $ LEAA Discretionary ..............................................^ LEAA Planning ........................................................^ 657,006 89,860 31,750 --0-- 13,800 . 1,450 14,000 7,315 --0-- 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094 225,000 475,600 For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including ad vertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement As sistance Agency grants to local governmental units. Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General . $ 3,395,074 2098 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services ....__......__.,,....._.......-..,,......___....-_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,___-_--_,,__--__--.__,,_-$ Travel -_..-___.-____--_____.___-_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.___._____--_._.$ Publications and Printing _.._,,.....__.__........_._......_.$ Equipment Purchases --_.--.--...,,_...-.,,.-.--.----..-...$ Per Diem and Fees _.______.___,,__,,__._,,______,,_______,,--._____._$ Computer Charges -_..---___.---_..,,__.....---_.,,--..--,,.$ Other Contractual Expense ..__._--.,,_....--._--_,,--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._._.__.______--______.-______.-..___-.$ State Funds Budgeted ..___...............__........._._.,,........$ Total Positions Budgeted 322,000 60,355 13,800 --0-- 5,200 300 9,200 --0-- --0-- 410,855 410,855 21 2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services ...._.-...._-_.....-_._......-_.-...-._.........-$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._,,__...,,____..-.,,..... $ Travel __..________._._____.____.___..___ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .----_..----.--$ Publications and Printing _......._........,,_......,,__....___.$ Equipment Purchases .----,,--..----._--_._--__._..--___. $ Per Diem and Fees .._.........._...-...._.-.__......,,_......-._...$ Computer Charges ....................................................I Other Contractual Expense -,,--.---__..----_------_..$ Capital Outlay ...._.......,,....._.,,....._,,........,,_....._,,....___.$ Total Funds Budgeted -__...._.._.....-.....,,-_.....__._...._.$ State Funds Budgeted _._^.__._ ..__,,_________$ Total Positions Budgeted 524,000 23,500 7,000 --0-- 28,000 700 8,200 26,500 --0-- 6,000 623,900 623,900 40 3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services ........-...............--......-......-...........I Regular Operating Expenses _______-__.____--___,,_.--.__._.$ Travel ___._._____-,,____._______,,____.___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._--__--_--__,,.$ Publications and Printing ........._......,,..._.-._...,,........$ Equipment Purchases ......_,,..,,.......,,,,.....,,,,....._.$ Per Diem and Fees ..__.,,..-__...--__._......,,....--__.....___.....$ Computer Charges -.------.-..--.---_-..---_-,,..-..._....,,..$ Other Contractual Expense ,,---.----..---_...-----_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_..............._._....,,._...__...$ State Funds Budgeted ....._........__..,,.._...,,._......___.......| Total Positions Budgeted 4. Information and Enforcement Budget: Personal Services __._____-__._.__-___.____.._____,,____._._______.._$ Regular Operating Expenses --.-__---..-..-_--___-..--_.$ Travel .__......-___....._._.....-.,,......_-...._........_......__..._.___,,. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--___.___--____$ Publications and Printing ._,,---.__._....,,_.,,.._-__.,,__.....$ Equipment Purchases ...--...._--_,,...------,,__....,,--.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ....._-_-,,.....__......__....-___,,.....__...___. $ Computer Charges .,,___.--._...--..__.--____....___.....__,,....$ 217,000 22,636 15,000 50,400 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 306,636 306,636 16 371,000 31,600 14,500 12,600 5,000 700 5,000 --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2099 Other Contractual Expenses .._.__.___.___-...__.,,.--.._,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted __.___.._,,____.,,__.._____.______,,-_____.$ State Funds Budgeted ............___.....__-...._-.-..._._.-.....$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 440,400 440,400 32 5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget: Personal Services .__......._._....__-.-...._-__.....__-..._.__-..__._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,____...__._-..-._.._..-_,,._--$ Travel ___.__._-- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....___...--...--.$ Publications and Printing ..._......_,,...__........_..._._.,,..$ Equipment Purchases __-._,,_____-.____--,,__,,_--__--_-------$ Per Diem and Fees .,,...,,.,,_..,,-.---$ Computer Charges ____,,.-_____--___,,--,,.___--.,,-_,,__----$ Other Contractual Expense ._...__._..,,_.-.-.__._..--_,,._..$ Total Funds Budgeted _..___._.____.______.______._-____._-___..._.$ State Funds Budgeted _._...___....__.......____..._._...__-...,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,215,000 74,433 150,200 151,200 20,000 1,950 500 --0-- --0-- 1,613,283 1,613,283 113 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..,,.,,._,,.,,.,,.-.--._--$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,,,._-._----._,,,,.--,,.--_$ Travel .___,,...-._.....__.....-__.....___--....-_..._-.___--_... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___............,,_.$ Publications and Printing ........,,__....__..-.__._...,,--.-$ Equipment Purchases _.-.___-..-.___----__,,.---.--,,--._.---$ Per Diem and Fees _...-..._.....__-.-.-___.-.-___....-_......_--$ Computer Charges __.._.__...._.___......__._,,.__._,,..__._...._._...$ Other Contractual Expense .____,,.,,______--__,,__--__._--$ Capital Outlay ...... ,,.-..-.- ..,,$ 2,649,000 212,524 200,500 214,200 59,800 3,650 22,900 26,500 --0-- 6,000 Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense _..__,,..._._.......___$ 1,687,404 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services _...___,,,,._,,______,,___.______.._._,,______________.$ Regular Operating Expenses _________..--__,,.__-_-__..--.$ Travel . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._._....,,_...-.-- $ Publications and Printing _..___,,_.__.__,,____._._.___,,._____.. $ Equipment Purchases ....._-.._.___..-,,._-_--__-..-.-__-_...-$ Per Diem and Fees _._..______.,,-_._._.--.______-___._._.'.___._..._-$ Computer Charges .___-......___.._._._....____._...__.-..-.,,_.....$ Other Contractual Expense _..._-..,__....._..._..--._,,..-.$ National Guard Unit Grants .....__.._.._..,,........_....._.__..$ Georgia Military Institute Grant ,,____,,.,,.____.,,_-____,,-. $ Civil Air Patrol Contract ___.....___.....___.__.,,_____...__.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._._....._._-.._..._...._.__.....-__.......$ State Funds Budgeted _..._..-.._-._....._.-....__..-.....___-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 553,415 88,036 5,500 --0-- 32,000 5,000 8,500 --0-- --0-- 200,000 16,000 50,000 958,451 ' 958,451 36 2100 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 2. Civil Defense Budget: Personal Services _,,,,._,,.,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ________--,,__.__------_,,...$ Travel .__.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____,,_--------$ Publications and Printing ....__.._,,_.............._.______..__.$ Equipment Purchases .....__._._.......,,________.__.,,..--,,...__-$ Per Diem and Fees ________._.__________,,--_,,_______,,---_.,,,,...$ Computer Charges ....___..-_..---.._..--_--.....,,--------..$ Other Contractual Expense ..,,.._---_--.,,..--------_.$ Total Funds Budgeted __-.__-....-_._,,__......_..._-..__..........$ State Funds Budgeted ....-....-$ Total Positions Budgeted 501,724 70,935 21,000 --0-- 6,500 4,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 604,159 307,071 35 3. Community Shelter Planning Budget: Personal Services ......-.-_-____-,,....,,_-_____..___--..---$ Regular Operating Expenses ........--......_.------..,,..$ Travel __-...-______.,,_............____...-......__._._-____.._-...._.____.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____------.,,._.$ Publications and Printing _._......,,.____._______.-......___.___.$ Equipment Purchases ,,,,____.._______--_,,_--..___-----,,-_ $ Per Diem and Fees ........,,_.____..._..,,--_____._._-..-..._.___.$ Computer Charges -._____..----.---___.--,,_---..,,----,,.--..$ Other Contractual Expense ______,,_--_________,,_.._._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............._._._..........__..__.__....._.$ State Funds Budgeted .,,.__..___.........__..___.___.......__.___...$ Total Positions Budgeted 97,247 3,500 12,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 113,247 -- 0-- 7 4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget: Personal Services _,,,, ,,___..__.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,..,,..___._____--..-.....$ Travel ..._.,,.._,,,,_._.,,..,,,,-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.._._._-.....,,,,$ Publications and Printing .........__.____._._.,,.....___.___.....$ Equipment Purchases _._..,,..__.___.._.,,.,,....___._-----.,,..,,.$ Per Diem and Fees _..........._._.__...._.__._.___.._......_..___.,,. $ Computer Charges _______,,,,_______..._.......__.__..___--......___.$ Other Contractual Expense ...,,.__--.--.......----._!.....$ Total Funds Budgeted __,,___._._.__.._,,____._______..._.___.___._.$ State Funds Budgeted -..._-___..-...-.__...........__.___.__....$ Total Positions Budgeted 59,000 145,270 3,000 --0-- --0-- 5,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 212,270 212,270 5 5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services ..-........__--_-.....-._._..-......._.____....$ Regular Operating Expenses _______,,________,,_,,__._______.$ Travel ......-.__.__._.,,.......-._._.____........___.__..........__.__...... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--._.----_----$ Publications and Printing _._--_,,____--_._. ..__----.......$ Equipment Purchases ....._----_......_----.......------,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees .______.._..........____._..........__-_._-........$ Computer Charges ,,.._.....,,._..___......__.,,_._......,,_.._._.___$ 1,109,844 150,700 1,000 --0-- --0-- 500 --0-- --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2101 Other Contractual Expense ______________.._____,,______--____$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.-.-.._......___...-__....__-.._.__-_.._..$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,262,044 209,612 112 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,,,._...--_--.--.....----..$ Travel .._.__.,,.__._,,._._._...__.,,.___._.____..._____....._,,.._._-._._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...._._....__.....$ Publications and Printing ........................................9 Equipment Purchases ._...--_...--,,_--_...-------------$ Per Diem and Fees ._____,,________,,____..____._.___....,,____..___,,_.$ Computer Charges ._.._...____.-..___..._._..._._..----..---_--.$ Other Contractual Expense _...._._..__....._..,,..._.,,_.-- $ National Guard Units Grants . $ Georgia Military Institute Grant _...__..........___...-..__.$ Civil Air Patrol Contract -_.----..--........-.-.-.---....-$ 2,321,230 458,441 43,000 --0-- 38,500 14,500 8,500 --0-- --0-- 200,000 16,000 50,000 Provided, however, that of the above appropria tion, $50,000 is designated and committed for the Civil Air Patrol for the purpose of reimbursing Civil Air Patrol Pilots for gas and oil during search and rescue missions. Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of Education ............. ^ 664,295,451 1. General Education Budget: Personal Services ...............$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................-...--.^ Travel . . . .$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.__..._...-.._...$ Publications and Printing ___.._____...____,,____._____._-_-_.__..$ Equipment Purchases _._..__......._......_...._._...--..._--_.... $ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ._..........-._....,,._......__.....................$ Other Contractual Expense .....--....-...---.--.-..--.....$ 807,641 69,036 39,662 --0-- 65,304 9,400 28,233 --0-- 171,800 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(3)) ......._...._-..._._.$ 345,501,396 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)) ..... ^^.^. ^ 16,032,701 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a)) ...._.._...._......__.....-.......$ 42,475,814 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14) ._......._.. ...._? 966,834 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) .............^ 54,406,600 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ....................^ 2,913,225 2102 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel (Sec. 17) ........__,,........_____._............,,__,,.....$ Isolated Schools .._.._-.......__...,,........._.-.................___$ Mid-Term Adjustment ___________,,,,.___._,,,,,,_._._$ Required Local Effort ________,,_,,__-_____.,,___.___.______._($ 591,750 67,000 2,000,000 78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement __,,,,__.,,.,,______._,,_$ 30,521,030 Driver Education ..........,,...__....,,.......__.____..,,........._$ 375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies ._--.$ 2,502,000 Superintendents' Salaries ________,,______.___.____.___.____.$ 2,942,055 Compensatory Education ..____._._,,............_,,_._.___..$ 10,246,750 Education of Children of Low-Income Families (Migratory) _.________.__._________,,,,_________.$ 431,000 Total Funds Budgeted _.........._,,_-_-______.....,,-.....$ 434,614,231 State Funds Budgeted ,,___._____,,__________.__._.._.-__-__.$ 433,582,045 Total Positions Budgeted 43 2. Pre-School Education: Personal Services _____-__.__.____.,,_____,,_____.______________-_.__- $ Regular Operating Expenses ......,,_.________.___....--.__-_.$ Travel .______..............__._-.........____...............___.___._.._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.--___------$ Publications and Printing .._......_..,,.,,__.__.._.,,._...._.$ Equipment Purchases --.__--_-.,,--__-----_--___-____--_,,--$ Per Diem and Fees ....-.._.___-.......-_._._.-__._._......-___._.$ Computer Charges .._--...--..________.--___._._.______,,--..___$ Other Contractual Expense __._____----_._--,,--,-_----$ 111,597 11,718 11,600 --0-- 4,820 500 600 --0-- --0-- Grants: Selective Pre-School Development ._._.._._.._._._...._.$ Pre-School Pupil Transportation ............,,...__.. $ Education of Children of Low-Income Families __ .,,.._...,, __,,._..._._,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............__..-___.-_..........-.___.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ._..___.._........_.._...__.....__.........._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 14,647,580 400,000 13,950 15,202,365 15,187,232 7 3. Regular Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services _____._._._________.__._._..__.______..____.._____._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.___,,.--...--._____..........$ Travel ,,.....-.-.__._-.......-___..........__.-_,,.....-.-__.__-_.....-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__._.----_--.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases .------,,_._--__._........._.___..--._....$ Per Diem and Fees ..._-......-._._......_...__.__.......,,.._..-._._.$ Computer Charges ,,...----..--..-._....-...--......__........--.$ Other Contractual Expense ...._.,,............___.___.___.___.$ 1,899,568 116,123 130,444 --0-- 22,710 11,351 6,700 --0-- 1,309 Grants: High School Program .___.___.____.__._....,,,,,,______,,,,____.$ 14,114,243 Teacher Retirement _.._.............__..............__.,,_-......$ 1,730,684 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2103 Teacher Training and Research ____,,.,,____________._.$ Adult Education ...................................$ Area Vocational Technical Schools ...................4 Area Vocational Technical Schools-- Construction .............................. ........4 Comprehensive Employment and Training ____..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ......4 State Funds Budgeted ____..,,._._.-...._.,,-...._.__-..-.___-...$ Total Positions Budgeted 891,568 2,687,671 29,315,442 3,758,472 4,659,049 59,345,334 40,171,495 124 4. Special Education Budget: Personal Services .................................. 4 Regular Operating Expenses _----_._----_,,_----.,,_--.$ Travel ......................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._,,..-.-.----_.$ Publications and Printing .......................... .4 Equipment Purchases ____,,_.__.__..________.-,,-__--,,_,,___---$ Per Diem and Fees .,,_.___.___,,_..,,._--____.$ Computer Charges .....................................4 Other Contractual Expense ....___...._._--.__._-.,,--._...,,$ 387,359 40,481 39,000 --0-- 5,835 3,500 6,132 --0-- --0-- APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5 and 10(a) (2)) __.....___.,,$ Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) ............. ^ Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ................... ^ Travel--Special (Sec. 17) ...................................4 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21 (c) (2)) .............. 4 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ..........................% 43,395,775 7,124,600 381,675 85,000 347,490 2,640,000 Non-APEG Grants: Instructional Services for the Handicapped ._. $ Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ...._........ $ Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded .................4 Tuition for the Multi-handicapped __.._...-_...._._.$ Severely Emotionally Disturbed .____.._.__.__..____._. $ Teacher Retirement .................... ....4 Total Funds Budgeted _......_..........-.....,,.........-_....... $ State Funds Budgeted ............... ..^, Total Positions Budgeted 1,039,434 106,454 300,000 467,000 5,352,773 3,284,396 65,006,904 63,644,691 25 5. Compensatory Education Budget: Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...__.--......--..-.._-.-....$ Travel .................. ...^^^^4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......... $ Publications and Printing ..._---.__.---......--...............% Equipment Purchases ..............................................% 314,811 28,464 16,200 --0-- 750 306 2104 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees ._---......__...-......_______-.....-.-._,,_____..$ Computer Charges ___-_--.--,,--_----__--_,,--_--,,_--_.$ Other Contractual Expense __._------_--,,-----.----_.$ Education of Children of Low-Income Families __,,___-__..____.--__.____.__-__.__________-_._______..-.--___-$ Total Funds Budgeted ___......___.......__._.__._.._,,....-_.___._.$ State Funds Budgeted ._.....,,_.__....._,,_.____.__._..._........$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- --0-- 41,504,590 41,865,121 45,240 23 6. Instructional Materials Budget: Personal Services .,,...____.......__,,,,._...._.____._..,,_,,..._.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._..............--____----..__$ Travel ... -.-.....-.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________--_--..$ Publications and Printing ___.,,____________.______________._...__.$ Equipment Purchases ._--_____.-,,.......--------- -- $ Per Diem and Fees -,,__.---___.----,,-----$ Computer Charges ____,,_.--_____-_,,.___--_----------------$ Other Contractual Expense ,,____________--_--_____------$ 113,623 21,337 6,384 --0-- 25,998 23,656 10,000 --0-- --0-- APEG Grant: Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)___.$ 13,183,920 Non-APEG Grants: School Library Resources and Other Materials .-----,,,,..,,--_. Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ,,_--_______----. Total Funds Budgeted __........_____._. State Funds Budgeted ____._........,,.. Total Positions Budgeted $ 1,815,832 . $ 802,676 $ 16,003,426 $ 13,245,883 10 7. Educational Media Budget: Personal Services __..._,,_.___________._,,_____,,__. Regular Operating Expenses .....__.___.,, Travel -,,-,,----.---Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ._...,,.....___.__,, Equipment Purchases ,,--......_,,----.--.,,. Per Diem and Fees ...,,----__...--------.... Computer Charges _..,,:.,,_._.__..----._.___ Other Contractual Expense ___--.--._._._ Authority Lease Rentals ..,,...._.__._._.,,.__ 2,248,077 1,460,880 71,348 --0-- 143,692 39,344 120,267 --0-- 51,154 333,204 Grants: Summer Library Supervisory Program Educational Television ,,,,___-_,,__. Total Funds Budgeted ......_............_._..._--_..._ State Funds Budgeted __._._._..,,..__.__._.......__._._ Total Positions Budgeted 62,830 56,186 4,586,982 4,348,982 193 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2105 8. Student Services Budget: Personal Services ---_...,,.--____.--..-___.,,...--_,,....-.__._$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,--.,,.-_------------.,,.$ Travel _______.._-,,_____,,____.____._,,_.___________.,,_____.__.___.._______ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,__,,_----__ $ Publications and Printing ___.___._.__.__.__._._.___.________,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ,,----.,,--_------.----_.--------.$ Per Diem and Fees ....._.__._-..__...._...._.._..._._-.,,_..._...._..$ Computer Charges .._____..--.._.._...._..___._..-,,-..____,,.-..-__.$ Other Contractual Expense _.__.......__._......___._......__.__.$ Grants: Psychological Services -_.-....___-....____--....._.._...,,_.$ Guidance, Counseling and Testing ......._.._........_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........._.,,..... $ State Funds Budgeted _...._..,.._.._.-__-._-_...._._......___.___...$ Total Positions Budgeted 241,387 24,982 19,800 --0-- 3,000 --0-- 1,319 --0-- 9,790 48,000 200,000 548,278 509,696 15 9. Ancillary Services Budget: Personal Services ....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ._-.-_.__.-...--_.-...--.._._._.$ Travel ...,,__.____.._.___.___..,,..__.__.._...._.._.,,_.,,___._.,,.._____._..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,...__._...-___.$ Publications and Printing ___,,___-__________--_________,,,,,,_.$ Equipment Purchases __,,__.______..--___..,,_--_._..,,._---_--$ Per Diem and Fees ... ,,_,,_,,_ $ Computer Charges _...__.___.._...__.___.,,..,,_._.._....._.._.......$ Other Contractual Expense ._.._...-....__._.......__......-_._.$ 724,804 69,277 63,500 --0-- 14,395 2,950 8,200 --0-- --0-- APEG Grant: Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) .,,.._........__......_...$ 34,225,440 Non-APEG Grant: School Lunch _._......._......._____._....,_._....._.__........_.__... $ 80,224,318 Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes . . - $ 3,325,000 Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rentals Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools) ..___..._.......,,.._.._.$ 26,789,757 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __.._._..____._.___.__________.________..,,____.___.._.._$ 4,500,000 Grants Direct to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ..-....__..._._..__--......_.._-....$ 624,243 Total Funds Budgeted .__.._,,.....__..,,.....__................_.. $ 150,571,884 State Funds Budgeted ....-.__._.............._...._____......,.___.$ 80,579,774 Total Positions Budgeted 48 10. Statewide Leadership Budget: Personal Services _._____.__.._________._...___.._.__--_.--.-..._.._ $ Regular Operating Expenses .._________-----------...-- $ Travel _,,.____..__._____._..__.._______.,,_______.__,,____.__.____.____._.____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,__________,,____.$ 635,255 42,243 55,844 --0-- 2106 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Publications and Printing __.....,,..--,,._..--.._.._....-.-...$ Equipment Purchases _---.-,,__....----.,,_----...-_.----.$ Per Diem and Fees ...__,,_.--...--,,-.--.....------_._---_.$ Computer Charges -_......--._.....,,__............._-_.._..,,.--..$ Other Contractual Expense ......_,,........_--...--_--.-....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,......_....,,.____..............._.,,_...$ State Funds Budgeted _;.-....___._..._-__.___.__..-......-__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,300 3,750 6,000 --0-- 5,000 753,392 705,629 37 11. Financial Services Budget: Personal Services ._-.....,,_.........___-........,,.--_-.-....----.$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,_._________,,__--_--....---.$ Travel ____.______________..____._-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----__--_----$ Publications and Printing ......... _.--..--.,,__----$ Equipment Purchases ._,,______ -- .________-_-____.----$ Per Diem and Fees _._,,...--,,___.....-.,,,,___....--..____,,--.$ Computer Charges -.--__.-...--..-.--..--.-...--._--..._----$ Other Contractual Expense _,,.,,___-______------__----.$ Total Funds Budgeted _._.-_...-.,,_._-,,.........,,_....._...._.$ State Funds Budgeted ....._.._.....,,.-_,,........-.-_.___-__....$ Total Positions Budgeted 246,022 24,204 19,916 --0-- 15,075 2,374 --0-- --0-- --0-- 307,591 224,926 17 12. Program and Staff Development Budget: Personal Services ._____,,...___--_.____.__--_--.,,.___--__.__.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,__----__---,,_------ $ Travel ....,,__.__.........___.......,,.-.___,,_....___-...,......,,._._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----,,....----$ Publications and Printing __._.__.___._________._____,,._.______ $ Equipment Purchases _____,,_,,_____._----_--___._.--_,,_----$ Per Diem and Fees .....-_..__-........_.__.-......_-_.___-........_-$ Computer Charges ._.......___.........,,-_._...,,..-.--.-______.....$ Other Contractual Expense _.._...........-_.-...........-_.? 763,857 48,187 31,087 --0-- 20,335 4,872 15,208 --0-- 904,723 Grants: Supervising Teachers .----_,,.._---.--_.._....._.___,,-- $ Supplementary Education Centers and Services ................................................................I Staff Development ............._.._._-.........__-............_-_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................$ State Funds Budgeted ..........,,...........___.._...........-_..$ Total Positions Budgeted 145,000 2,504,951 490,000 4,928,220 2,148,462 58 13. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..............--_...--.....--..$ Travel ......___,,...... _._........____,,.........-_._.............__........ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.........,,_.--.$ Publications and Printing ......._,,.__.........--____,,.......$ Equipment Purchases ____--_._____.__.___.._____,,--_._--___-,,$ Per Diem and Fees ....-_-,,_-.............,,.,,_-.....-..-....--.$ 619,854 253,789 9,007 --0-- 9,671 7,146 600 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2107 Computer Charges --_,,__----___--_-_._..__--_______-________,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense _._.._....__...-- ....__..._..__..$ --0-- --0-- Grants: Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ........_ $ Public Library Materials ... _ $ Talking Book Centers ...........................................^ Public Library Maintenance and Operations _,,__.$ Teacher Retirement ......................^ Public Library Construction __.........._.__.._$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__._.________.___,,______________.._...__.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................^ Total Positions Budgeted 2,458,976 1,813,998 160,000 1,197,843 205,372 1,000,000 7,736,256 7,508,125 59 14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services _.................._........._...._.___.. $ Regular Operating Expenses ....--------.--...----_--.$ Travel _._..._..._._._.___.._.._.___.____.._._._._.._..___.___.__..__.__..._.... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. $ Publications and Printing .........................................I Equipment Purchases ._...._....__........__._._$ Per Diem and Fees __..._._._..._..._._________......_....$ Computer Charges .....$ Other Contractual Expense ...._._._..._._._........._.. $ Total Funds Budgeted ............. $ State Funds Budgeted ............................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,597,600 155,748 35,870 --0-- 82,016 16,514 1,107 720,190 21,153 2,630,198 2,089,100 121 15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget: Personal Services .-..............-.-.-................-.-----.I Regular Operating Expenses _..__..__.__,,_.-.__.,,_-._..._.$ Travel .........................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--.,,--------.$ Publications and Printing ..____..__..,,_,,_____.___.___.__.___.___$ Equipment Purchases ______,,._.___..__.,,.______--___.__...__...--_.$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................$ Computer Charges ._......................................--.----$ Other Contractual Expense ._...................._.._._......_ $ Total Funds Budgeted .................................__._._... $ State Funds Budgeted ........,,......__._....._.._._.__...____.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 160,295 35,887 11,000 --0-- 13,500 1,500 53,500 --0-- 22,235 297,917 203,872 9 16. Surplus Property Budget: Personal Services __..,,_.____.....................__......__._...._... $ Regular Operating Expenses .._.____.._..__..__.._..-_-.-_....$ Travel ...................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.._._....._,,_,, $ Publications and Printing ._._..._....____..._.-.,,...-..-..,,..-$ Equipment Purchases ._...._......_..___.._....................... $ Per Diem and Fees .........._........._......... ....._........_._$ Computer Charges ._..__.,,..-,,,,,,_......,,..__.._.___...._,,.__,,$ 410,602 152,531 16,000 --0-- 2,500 12,000 --0-- --0-- 2108 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense ___._______.____._.______..,,______,,$ Total Funds Budgeted __.__.___.._..___,,_______.________________.._.$ State Funds Budgeted --____._----_-_-_______--__--_-___-___$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 593,633 --0-- 40 17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget: Personal Services __-.____,,__.__$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._.____.________________________$ Travel .__-__..-__,,..._._ .____..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________________ $ Publications and Printing _____________.___,,___________________,,$ Equipment Purchases _-----_.-___________,,__._--_-__--__,,____$ Per Diem and Fees ..___....._.__._.._.......___________,,____________ $ Computer Charges ______._.._.__._______........._.._..._.._._________$ Other Contractual Expense __________$ Total Funds Budgeted _______.._,,_-_,,_$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,__ _._._... $ Total Positions Budgeted 160,751 9,392 18,500 --0-- 750 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 189,393 100,299 14 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _.,,_.____..__,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses _____._________-___..____..____.$ Travel ..--_-.__.___-,,,,,,____._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__.._.__-________$ Publications and Printing ____._______$ Equipment Purchases ,,--,,._____,,..___,,__$ Per Diem and Fees ___..._._._._.._______.._______._...:____________..$ Computer Charges ..___,,...____$ Other Contractual Expense ..___________________.______.___$ 11,443,103 2,564,279 595,162 --0-- 435,651 139,163 257,866 720,190 1,187,164 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) andlO(a)(3)) __.__..._.._____.._.,,$ 345,501,396 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5 and 10(a)(2)) .........________.__..__......,,._._$ 43,395,775 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)) . $ 16,032,701 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21 (a)) _.......,,.______.______............$ 42,475,814 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21 (c) (2)) _..,._____._._......____________......_.___.___.$ 347,490 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)...$ 13,183,920 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14) ...._______________$ 966,834 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) ______._..._.$ 61,531,200 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) _______.__........_$ 3,294,900 Travel (Sec. 17) ._...._.._________.........___.____._______..._...._$ 591,750 Travel--Special (Sec. 17) ______________.___........,,_.._____$ 85,000 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ______,,____._____.___$ 36,865,440 Isolated Schools _.____........_.__________........__._____..______._..$ 67,000 Mid-Term Adjustment ___._____.______._____,,.____________.__$ 2,000,000 Required Local Effort------------_--($ 78,550,000) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2109 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement _____...__________._.._____...______.._..____.$ Driver Education ___......__.__.......__.__...._..__.,,,,,,_.___...$ Cooperative Educational Service Agencies _....__ $ Superintendent's Salaries .. ...-__...-_._-___.$ Compensatory Education __....__-_......_._..-._._....,,__.$ Education of Children from Low-Income Families .... ............ $ High School Program __,,___.._.__._.___._______.____....._____._.$ Teacher Training and Research ___.____..._._______..___.$ Adult Education _..... ......... $ Area Vocational-Technical Schools ..__.--_.._........ $ Area Vocational-Technical Schools- Construction ............. $ Comprehensive Employment and Training .._._.$ Instructional Services for the Handicapped .... $ Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .._._......_.$ Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded _-.__.-.....__.......____._....._.._..-.___.$ Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ._.... .,,_..__.. $ Severely Emotionally Disturbed _. ._.._.......__.. ..$ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ....._..___.__...__.__......__._..:._..___.....$ School Library Resources and Other Materials ..........._.._.. $ Summer Library Supervisory Program ...._....__$ Educational Television ..._..__.....,,.____.....__._......._.__..$ Psychological Services ._........._.._....,,_.._......___._.....$ Guidance, Counselling and Testing ......__......__...$ School Lunch ...___....._._._..._..._..___.__...__._..._..,,____,,.._..$ Supervising Teachers ._..._..._...,,.__._..--_._._..-...,,.__..$ Supplementary Education Centers and Services ._......__..._....__.__.....__.____......._....._.._._..$ Staff Development ._....-.._.._....._...__._...._._._......__......$ Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians .....__ $ Public Library Materials .__..,,..._.__..........._........_.$ Talking Book Centers . .. .. $ Public Library Maintenance and Operations _..-__...._..._-..................._._._.,,.._._.-......$ Public Library Construction _._.__...._.__..._...__.._......$ Selective Pre-School Development .______._._--____. $ Pupil Transportation (Pre-School) .... _.._...._.__ $ Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ,,___....,,._.._-...___._,......_.__..$ Authority Lease Rentals _....._._........_....._....__.._....___.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _...._____......_...........__.._....._._._......__..._._ $ Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) $ Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ,,____.._,,_.____._._______.__.._.___.$ 35,741,482 375,000 2,502,000 2,942,055 10,246,750 41,949,540 14,114,243 891,568 2,687,671 29,315,442 3,758,472 4,659,049 1,039,434 106,454 300,000 467,000 5,352,773 802,676 1,815,832 62,830 56,186 48,000 200,000 80,224,318 145,000 2,504,951 . 490,000 2,458,976 1,813,998 160,000 1,197,843 1,000,000 14,647,580 400,000 3,325,000 333,204 4,500,000 26,789,757 ' 624,243 2110 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, B. Budget Unit: Institutions ...........................$ 13,737,663 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services ...........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ------------.--------.$ Travel __-...-___...-_.._........__.....__-.-..__...__._......_.......... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ....................................$ Equipment Purchases .................................$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges ..............................^..... ......$ Other Contractual Expense ,,._,,--,,___...-.....__--___--$ Authority Lease Rentals ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.........__......._.-_-..............__..$ State Funds Budgeted ________._,,______-__-___.--_--.----__,, $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,192,376 379,328 14,175 25,000 4,275 113,969 --0-- --0-- --0-- 54,750 1,783,873 1,326,883 95 2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services ...-_-..-..__....._--..._......__....._,,.....,,. $ Regular Operating Expenses _.--.----_.------------.$ Travel ....................................................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....--...----.-$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ......_......___..,,,,...,,.__..........._...$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................$ Computer Charges .....................,.......................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Capital Outlay ..................................... ..^ Authority Lease Rentals .....................................^....^ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,.....,,......_.,,..,,_...,,,,...._......$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,027,269 274,720 12,000 14,000 3,300 110,000 --0-- --0-- -- 0-- 308,000 49,315 1,798,604 1,408,160 82 3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses --_____--_.__.--_.___,,_______.$ Travel .........................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Publications and Printing .......................... .^ Equipment Purchases ,,_________'________,,________.______.__,,___..$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................... ..^ Computer Charges ............................................$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................-$ Capital Outlay ........................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted _.__.....,,_.._,,.............._....._...,,_.$ State Funds Budgeted ...................... .....^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,318,338 237,835 6,500 --0-- 4,390 92,038 6,600 --0-- 18,222 1,641,193 3,325,116 3,081,727 161 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2111 4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services .......................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses -,,__.____,,_,,_--_.-_____--..$ Travel ........................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.______.._.______.$ Publications and Printing .................................$ Equipment Purchases ...--------.._.--.--------,,------.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................. .$ Computer Charges ......__,,,,....--...___..--...-.--.,,__..--.$ Other Contractual Expense ,,,,..--.------ ..,,..,,$ Capital Outlay --.________.--..-.__ ............ .....$ Authority Lease Rentals ....._._-__.__......,,.-__--..,,........$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................ $ Total Positions Budgeted 2,461,450 547,721 4,400 8,000 --0-- 24,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- 3,240,860 23,400 6,311,331 6,005,834 289 5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services .._....__..-.,,.-_.__.__............_-__,,........$ Regular Operating Expenses .__------------........... $ Travel __.--____---__------- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_--.____,,___,,.$ Publications and Printing ._.........,,.._.......,,.__,,._........$ Equipment Purchases .............................$ Per Diem and Fees ...--..........-..._.___.,,................. $ Computer Charges --.-___-------_._----_-__----------_--. $ Other Contractual Expense ......................................^ Capital Outlay ._,,-.-...........,,_--....-_........__._--............ $ Total Funds Budgeted _,,............-.-___.,,_--........_.__ $ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^ Total Positions Budgeted 861,714 188,557 5,640 --0-- 1,000 81,102 2,000 --0-- 86,000 --0-- 1,226,013 1,187,577 85 6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services ......................... ..^, Regular Operating Expenses _.,,......---------.--..--.$ Travel ............... ......_ ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -.,,__..,,____--.. $ Publications and Printing _...........,,,,.._,,.,,--......._____ $ Equipment Purchases _____,,_--_______,,--.._--_____.____--_.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ___________.,,......,,_._-......................I Computer Charges ,,__--..--.-_.__._.__,,_.-__.-_---...._.,,.,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense ._.__..........._,,,,___,,...._.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted .................. 4 Total Positions Budgeted '774,248 67,572 8,000 --0-- 1,560 31,700 --0-- --0-- --0-- 883,080 727,482 58 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_________________________ ____ $ Travel ._.___-........._.._._.-__.......-_....,,_,,..___._.-.......__.... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--....,,__._..,,_ $ Publications and- Printing _--..............._,,__--............ $ Equipment Purchases ._........,,_.__.-........._._____._____.._.$ 7,635,395 1,695,733 50,715 47,000 ' 14,525 452,809 2112 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees __,,_,,_,,.,,._....,,,,._._$ Computer Charges ------_-_-------.,,----_-------------$ Other Contractual Expense ._.____,,.....-._.._____...........__.$ Capital Outlay ..____......___.____._..__._.__.__............___.__.._...$ Authority Lease Rentals _.-__.......-..______.._..........__.__..$ 10,100 --0-- 104,222 5,190,053 127,465 Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continu ing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly. Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer con tributions to the Teachers' Retirement System applic able to such salary. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $10,246,750 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades 1 through 5. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only. Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transportation program for Special Education Students. Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year-old chil dren who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handi capped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year-old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the develop mental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with chil dren of pre-school age, measuring abilities and preception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca demic readiness as a criterion for admission. Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2113 local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding years first grade ADA. Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instructional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance, and each in structional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,838 for operational cost to include main tenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, testing, and transportation. Provided, that of the amount of funds appropriated to the Department of Education by this Act, the sum of $175,000 shall be used to develop criterion-referenced testing for initial certification of teachers, $250,000 shall be used for grants for competency-based certification development, and $100,000 shall be used for criterionreferenced testing for students. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 12, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of em ploying classroom teachers. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,850,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $21,275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,325,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a sys tem, renovations, outstanding local effort of school sys tems, age and conditions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for archi tectural and engineering planning for the Area Voca tional-Technical School authorized in Chatham County. 2114 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teach ing certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $488,000 is designated and com mitted for new equipment and repairing existing equip ment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds al located per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs. Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System ........,,......_........,,_......_........_...._,,.......,,.....$ 1. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services ....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses _----_,,,,..----,,.--,,_--.$ Travel --.-_-__.--_--__---__.-_-.__-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_,,....,,_....$ Publications and Printing _.______,,___ .......,,.....--_.....$ Equipment Purchases .._--.._._,,.....,,_.,,.....-,,.....__..$ Per Diem and Fees ....,,,,_.....,,.......,,.-.....-.-..............$ Computer Charges .--,,...--.........,,.,,..-:-.....--,,...._.,,.$ Other Contractual Expense __..__--________________________.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................_..._.__......,,...,,_,,..$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.......--................_......_,,.....$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .....-_........_-...._,,......,,......_,,......._..,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .--___.__..--__--.,,.___,,,,--.$ Travel _....______.._.___._.__..___.__._____..__________________________..____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....,,.._...,,_...$ Publications and Printing ......................................I Equipment Purchases ......--................................-...I Per Diem and Fees .-.......-,,.-_.-.....-_.-.._-,,...-_..$ Computer Charges .---..._..__.....-......,,___-...-__...._-..$ Other Contractual Expense ___.__,,._._,,___.______________._$ --0-- 536,877 37,763 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 53,000 838,140 --0-- 43 536,877 37,763 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 53,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2115 Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission -........._,,.-.,,.._-.$ 9,910,365 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services ,,.__.,,.-..___.--------$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,-.....--.--.,,------.,,.$ Travel ..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,____.___--._____$ Publications and Printing __.___,,____________,,_______,,_____.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.___,,_.-._.____$ Per Diem and Fees ___._..._______..__.,,._.____,,.__..,,.____.__..____$ Computer Charges -----,,.,,---.,,$ Other Contractual Expense .._.._....,,--.....,,....--_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_____...._._________...._______.,,._..__.$ State Funds Budgeted ......_____..........._._.,,._...._..-__...$ Total Positions Budgeted 398,582 285,909 1,347 29,420 426 24,260 35,000 10,053 --0-- 784,997 281,786 28 2. State Forests Budget: Personal Services ____._._____.______.,,__.___.____,,___,,,,.___,,__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,._.------___--__------$ Travel ._.,,.......,,._..__,,.,,.,,,,,,,,_.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._--._.---__._._$ Publications and Printing _._____,,_,,.----____________,._____$ Equipment Purchases ,,......--_,,_,,.....---..--.,,----_-- $ Per Diem and Fees ........__,,--......._____._._....___..__--......$ Computer Charges ___.__...--......__.__.--..._____._....,,..,,__.$ Other Contractual Expense ._.......,,_.--_.___------_._,,.$ Ware County Grant _.._,,..,,_,_,,___$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.._........___.._.-........_._.......$ State Funds Budgeted _______-___________.__._________,,__._._.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 69,078 19,949 84 --0-- 88 850 --0-- --0-- --0-- 60,000 150,049 --0-- 6 3. Field Services Budget: Personal Services _ ..................................................I Regular Operating Expenses __..........___._..._....,,..__..$ Travel ...._.___._.._.._..___...______._._.._____,,_,,______,,.____._____.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.____--__.___.$ Publications and Printing .........._____..........._.__..__...$ Equipment Purchases _,,..,,.______.-........_______.-........,,. $ Per Diem and Fees ....___.._..-.......__..__..__........,,__...____..$ Computer Charges __...........,,,___.___......_..._...__..........._$ Other Contractual Expense ___..,,..----.__-._._.........___ $ Total Funds Budgeted _____.__________.____..,,_________._._.__..$ State Funds Budgeted ______-._._._._.__.-_.________._----_._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 8,524,326 1,569,979 69,184 1,058,300 12,995 265,464 14,660 18,431 --0-- 11,533,339 9,160,124 807 4. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services ___.__-_..........____..__-.-...___.__.__.._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.........__..__,,..._.....___.__.$ Travel ..__-........._...__._______.__....._....___..-....,,.,,.___.__.._......$ 372,305 70,881 10,012 2116 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______.,,--________$ Publications and Printing ___________.,,.___.._..-__._-------$ Equipment Purchases ...-,,.,,_..._.____--. .._...,,.-- $ Per Diem and Fees ....___.___..........._._._...............--__._._.$ Computer Charges ,,.......,,.....__,,......_._,,_._._.._._,,.-..._..$ Other Contractual Expense ........,,_._._.____,,.._.--.-.....$ Total Funds Budgeted __......._._.__._-_............._._.___.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ......... $ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 13,136 3,955 2,500 55,294 --0-- 528,083 468,455 25 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ^...-._._.____.............._._.___.___.___--.--.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__.....__._._.._..._.____...._.$ Travel __..__.__.__:..........._._____......__..___._-...-.-.............-_._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.._._._.........$ Publications and Printing _._......_._........___.._.._.------.$ Equipment Purchases _._.._...._......__._._._______..._--...__._.$ Per Diem and Fees .__...... ...._.._..._................_._._.._......$ Computer Charges - .,,._.,,.-$ Other Contractual Expense .._......_...__.-._._.__..,,.........$ Ware County Grant .... .______$ 9,364,291 1,946,718 80,627 1,087,720 26,645 294,529 52,160 83,778 --0-- 60,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and com mitted to upgrade the Towerman Series. Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ._...__..,,___...__.$ 629,742 1. Forest Research Council Budget: Personal Services _ .$ Regular Operating Expenses .___..._________________....______$ Travel ..-......_____-_-.......__.____._......._.___..........._..__-_......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __........_.._..._..$ Publications and Printing _............_..___.........._..____....$ Equipment Purchases ....-....__.__......,,_.._._.....,,_..........$ Per Diem and Fees -._.._..__.......__.._._._..........__.____.....__$ Computer Charges ._._.._.........._..._..._,,__...,,._.____._.__.....$ Other Contractual Expense _________,,-____,,_.________________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._._..____._......__._._...._......_..___.$ State Funds Budgeted ._..__......._...._..........._..___......_..$ Total Positions Budgeted 95,600 32,692 4,000 --0-- 25,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- --0-- 158,292 156,862 7 2. Contractual Research Budget: Contractual Research Expense ._......-._.___..._......____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......$ State Funds Budgeted .,,..__.____._....,,._____.__._._..._..___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 472,880 472,880 472,880 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .__......._..__.___.......,,_______._.._.__....______$ 95,600 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Regular Operating Expenses ...,,__......._____.__.....__.$ Travel ..,,_.._._ ___.,,,, __,,._,,._.._._,,._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,__----__.__--$ Publications and Printing ....____.__....____.._.......__._.,,....$ Equipment Purchases __.__________.._______..,,_______--___._____$ Per Diem and Fees _,,______________._______..:________.__,,_______,,,,._$ Computer Charges _ __________,,__.___.......___$ Other Contractual Expense -_______--______------__,,.-- $ Contractual Research Expense _._.__..--._._--_________._.$ 2117 32,692 4,000 --0-- 25,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- --0-- 472,880 Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation _..._.,,__,,.$ 8,030,211 1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services _____.,,._________,,_..___________,,________.,,..________$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.__..._.._._._,,....___.._...$ Travel . .......... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______,,,,_________,,$ Publications and Printing _______._____________,,_________._____-$ Equipment Purchases -- _.___--____$ Per Diem and Fees _ _. . $ Computer Charges _.-_.._.___._...-....,,.___,,.._.___.__._....._.,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense __________________..,,,,,,_______,,,,__.$ Total Funds Budgeted __,,.__ ..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ______.___________.._.______________________$ Total Positions Budgeted 356,153 83,269 10,000 4,200 2,650 3,000 5,000 --0-- 3,000 467,272 467,272 30 2. Operations Budget: Personal Services _...........__..__.._.....__._.__......____.._,,....,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses _______-._____________.._,,_____$ Travel .._,,...,,_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____..-_-_______-$ Publications and Printing ___,,__,,_________,,_____________,,,,___$ Equipment Purchases .....----._._.._-.-...._..__-......._..____.$ Per Diem and Fees _____ ......_._._.._........_._._._...._._._..___.$ Computer Charges .-......._.......,,..._..._.,,....._..__.._..._......$ Other Contractual Expense ______________________________--___$ Evidence Purchased ____,,.____________...._._______,,.._..__________$ Total Funds Budgeted ______________________..___._________.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ____--____________-____________.__._._____$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,801,960 412,744 144,758 218,400 7,500 38,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 98,000 3,721,362 3,571,362 177 3. Crime Laboratory Budget: Personal Services __ ......_._.__........_....___....._,,.._..___.____..$ Regular Operating Expenses ._..__...-...._________.__.._.....$ Travel __.._________..__________...__._________,,.,,___.,,___,,___........_______ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____.,,_____________$ Publications and Printing ._________,,___..__________._._..___..__$ Equipment Purchases ___-----_._--_----__--_.__.--________.$ Per Diem and Fees .-.__..._......____._._.__.....___.___.._........_.$ 1,080,841 230,706 20,515 37,500 8,862 71,560 1,844 2118 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Computer Charges ..................................$ Other Contractual Expense ... ..--....,,.--.,,...,,---.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .............. .....^ Total Positions Budgeted 43,067 --0-- 1,494,895 1,494,895 75 4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget: Personal Services ........................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,...,,.,,......-.,,........._.$ Travel ...............................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.____......_._._.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases _......._........_...............,,........._...$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$ Computer Charges --.--.----.,,.,,..-.,,....-.-- ._,,--..$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,_._.-....-_-....._..__.._._.-..____.$ State Funds Budgeted ......... .._..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,565,000 505,081 21,000 37,800 38,617 7,200 1,000 1,154,384 --0-- 3,330,082 2,496,682 138 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ._..._....................._...._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___...__,,,,_.__..__.___._____.._.$ Travel ........................ .i.......^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................ .....^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................$ Computer Charges .--___----..._....._...... ...........if Other Contractual Expense ....... ......,,...$ Evidence Purchase ................................ ........^ 5,803,954 1,231,800 196,273 297,900 57,629 119,760 7,844 1,197,451 3,000 98,000 Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission ...................................................$ 55,739 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget: Personal Services ........................................ .^, Regular Operating Expenses ..............................$ Travel ...........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_..__.....__.$ Publications and Printing __....._,,........__,,..._,,_._,,...$ Equipment Purchases ,,___,,_--______-_.______._,,____._,,.,,_,,_$ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .....,,,,.,,......--,,......,,,,,,. $ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ______.____,,_,,_________._- ............. ^ Total Positions Budgeted 26,239 12,500 2,000 --0-- 4,000 1,000 10,000 -- 0-- --0-- 55,739 55,739 2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .............................................--.--..I Regular Operating Expenses ---.___...,,_,,--.....---,,.$ Travel ..,,._._,,.,,_.,,,,....,,, .,,_.__..__,,_,,_____,,.___.__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,,_.----.--..$ Publications and Printing _......_,,,,_.......,,__,,..........$ Equipment Purchases ---____....-----.--.---_--_--_._.----.$ Per Diem and Fees __.-_.,,_____.,,_,,__,,_.____.___,,--$ Computer Charges ___._,,...,,..._,,..........__..,,........,,_..--.$ Other Contractual Expense -.--,,.__,,--.,,--__-----,,,,-$ Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Agency ...................................................I Georgia Residential Finance Agency Budget: Personal Services ....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses --,,,,---_,,,,---_.--.-_-.$ Travel ..__-...........,,._-..-.......__.,,._....___-.........,,.-.._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,__--------$ Publications and Printing ..,,.,,_.......,,_,,...,,.._----.$ Equipment Purchases ...,,,,.........._,,_....-....,,.........,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,.,,..........-__--......-.,,_-_,,..._.._-.-.$ Computer Charges .........._..__...........__.,,........._,,,,......$ Other Contractual Expense --.--.._._-----....--.--..,, $ Reserve for Future Operations and Repayment of State Funds ._..-...._..___......,,___-_...$ Total Funds Budgeted .___..,,,,,,._._-...,,,,___$ State Funds Budgeted __...,,,,.,,....,,_.,,.__,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ----------------.......,,----..._.------$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,-----_--__--------.$ Travel _.,,.....-,,_-...-.......,,,,...........,,-,,...._-._.,,.._..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --___._-----,,.$ Publications and Printing .,,.._.._,,.....,,_._.........,,....$ Equipment Purchases --......--"...-......-.-..-.....--.........I Per Diem and Fees --......--.------.......----..........--..I Computer Charges ....-_--..............._.......,,,,_.............$ Other Contractual Expense ._--_.,,__.----...,,____--..$ Reserve for Future Operations and Repayment of State Funds ......._.,,.....,,......._._.$ Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission --...--.,,.,,---..--__--_.----_$ 2119 26,239 12,500 2,000 --0-- 4,000 1,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- 281,000 173,785 36,505 14,620 --0-- 500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0-- 365,040 660,870 281,000 10 173,785 36,505 14,620 --0-- 500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0-- 365,040 800,000 2120 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services ...........$ Regular Operating Expenses _______...___..____._____________.$ Travel ..................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ....._......$ Publications and Printing ...._...._...._..._..............._...$ Equipment Purchases ._..._......._..._.......__..............._...$ Per Diem and Fees ---...-- $ Computer Charges .._.._._..._...._.._...............................$ Other Contractual Expense .___.$ Revolving Fund for Construction Planning .,,..,......$ Total Funds Budgeted .... .....................$ State Funds Budgeted _.....,,............_..._._.._.._.._--....$ Total Positions Budgeted 789,439 287,000 11,500 --0-- 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700 800,000 2,042,139 800,000 44 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ........... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ........_._.__..._......_._......$ Travel . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........--....-- $ Publications and Printing ......$ Equipment Purchases .................... ^ Per Diem and Fees .,,.....$ Computer Charges ....__._._..........._.,,.__....._..................$ Other Contractual Expense .__.........._.......__..--........$ Revolving Fund for Construction Planning ........................$ 789,439 287,000 11,500 --0-- 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700 800,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County. Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ............................^ Cost of Operations ....._..__..__.._._.._..........___..__........._...$ Mansion Allowance ......_......._.._........._._..._................$ Governor's Emergency Fund _._......__......_..._......_._...$ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ...._....,-........$ Total Funds Budgeted _....__.............____................._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ......-___-......................_.......$ 2,920,418 880,418 40,000 2,000,000 --0-- 2,920,418 2,920,418 Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations ............________......................_._...___.$ Mansion Allowance ..................................................^ Governor's Emergency Fund ___.........___..__......._.......$ Gubernatorial Transition Allowance ......... ...... ..$ 880,418 40,000 2,000,000 --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2121 There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at 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 provi sions of State law and the Constitution. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes. B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget .,,,,_.-.---.$ 2,387,456 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services _.__,,__,,__,,_.,,_-.,, $ Regular Operating Expenses .._.._.-.- $ Travel .--.-- -$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,._.. .,, .,,. $ Publications and Printing ,,__......_......__._..._____...__.__$ Equipment Purchases --..--_-----------_-------~----~.$ Per Diem and Fees __......_-_.,,....-_..,,._.._-.-___._...._.__...._.$ Computer Charges ....._..__............_.__...._.__-..,,.._....-__.$ Other Contractual Expense -------- -- $ Payments to Regional Commissions .,,.__..._..__.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ._...._.._....____-.._._....___.-..._.__..$ State Funds Budgeted -.-_._.......__._._..,,_-_.._-_._..__.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 311,000 29,388 9,000 --0-- 2,950 2,500 40,500 5,600 1,500 175,500 577,938 564,938 18 2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services _._.....__......__.._...__,,_._._.__..,,.____--,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.--.__--,,--.._----.__..$ Travel ..---- -.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___-.______._.____$ Publications and Printing ....,__....__...,,__.__.,,..___...,,..$ Equipment Purchases _.-.___.._..-__._--.-...-....-._...----...$ Per Diem and Fees __..._..._._.._...__..._.__-.,,_._--.__..--.--___.$ Computer Charges ___._.--_--__--_,,._--._..__..-...,,....,,__.$ Other Contractual Expense --..-..---_...-----.----.--.$ Art Grants _..._._....__......-__......_-.....__-..-.-_-__.__..-.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.,,.,,...-..$ State Funds Budgeted ..__.__._._..__.....__..___._..._.___.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 55,121 5,623 2,706 --0-- 2,456 500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 300,000 366,406 166,406 3 2122 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 3. Budget Division Budget: Personal Services ..............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses --._._..---.,,.,,--.--------$ Travel ............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..__....--......$ Publications and Printing ...........................$ Equipment Purchases ......-..___....,,,,......._.....,,.--.__....$ Per Diem and Fees ..._.__ .... ,,-_._..._...--$ Computer Charges ---.--.-.------.-.-------....-------.--$ Other Contractual Expense ....... ....--------$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............$ Total Positions Budgeted 329,338 14,679 10,000 --0-- 12,000 1,250 1,000 --0-- --0-- 368,267 255,267 16 4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget: Personal Services .............................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses _______----_,,__--------$ Travel ___.._.-- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,.._..--..._.....$ Publications and Printing .........,,..__..__................._...$ Equipment Purchases .............................-...........$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................$ Computer Charges .-....-..-.---.-...---_,,,,-.,,..-...--.--....$ Other Contractual Expense ___.___.__.._______,,___,,___._.__$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................$ State Funds Budgeted ..................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 322,000 23,848 21,500 --0-- 3,600 1,000 -- 0-- --0-- --0-- 371,948 346,948 21 5. Management Review Budget: Personal Services ..................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,_,,_--.----,,----__--$ Travel ..............................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______,,____--_,,$ Publications and Printing ,,...........,,____.........--___.___.$ Equipment Purchases --...----_--...--...,,.,,_...,,....._.._$ Per Diem and Fees __..___.._,,,,_.__..____.._.____..________...____..__.$ Computer Charges --------.--..-- -----.----..------$ Other Contractual Expense __........_..._._.,,_......_......$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted -...-.. ...... .....$ Total Positions Budgeted 290,000 10,580 5,000 --0-- 1,250 500 --0-- 500 --0-- 307,830 257,830 15 6. Policy Planning Budget: Personal Services ...............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,____._______,,.____.._.____.____$ Travel -_.-_.,,........-_-.........._._.......-_.............-.___.........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ...............................$ Equipment Purchases .___....________,,_.___.______..___-___.__.__.$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................$ Computer Charges ............................$ Other Contractual Expense _.____.....----,,.__,,.,,_....._.$ 541,002 21,668 18,000 -- 0-- 11,000 2,000 29,800 20,000 --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Total Funds Budgeted ___....._.__.._........__.___._-.._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.....,,......_._,, ^___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget: Personal Services ____.__.___._._.___.____________.__.___________.,,.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses __.-_..,,..,,_.,,--..--,,_...$ Travel .._-.........___..........._.__.........,,.,,___._..........._........._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.___.,,,,._,,_,,.$ Publications and Printing ._,,......_..._._..,,......_._.,,....$ Equipment Purchases _._._.-.,,,,.._._,,...--___._._,,..--,,_...$ Per Diem and Fees -_--_...,,.___-___...._.._--..........__-__......$ Computer Charges -.......___.._.....,,_.,,..--.,,_.,,.._,,--...__$ Other Contractual Expense ...._,,--,,--___,,..-.--.,,_--.$ Total Funds Budgeted -____..._,,,,_,,-_._,,$ State Funds Budgeted _._,,.,,,,.._,,-_._,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget: Personal Services ....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .__.__....-_..__-_-..-....._.__.$ Travel ___.......___.__-........_..._.__.........___..........._____....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________...___.__.$ Publications and Printing .,,.___._.,,......_.__.._.......,,.._ $ Equipment Purchases --.--.----...._.-----__...--.--__.._..$ Per Diem and Fees __._._.--.--.,,..,,____..,,..,,____.__-._...._.$ Computer Charges .________________,,_____,,___,,________,,__,,_.,,__$ Other Contractual Expense ,,....,,__.._........_._.._...,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........____.-_......_.._____......,,____.$ State Funds Budgeted -__.._,,......-_._-.....-_..__-_...-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education Commission Budget: Personal Services ........_.._..___.........._...,,............,,.,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses .-.,,._----.........------...$ Travel .,,.._.-__......,,__..__-.-...-....._._____-.-...__.._.__..,,..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..,,..--...,,._.$ Publications and Printing ......,,,,__............___.__.._.._.$ Equipment Purchases ----__._,,,,__--..--_..__,,_----_______.$ Per Diem and Fees ......._.__--...,,.......,,.__............_.,,_,,_.$ Computer Charges ._..._-.-........,,....__.._......_..____..___.....? Other Contractual Expense ..__.__.--.-._..,,_.-.,,--..,,.,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.._..___........_.__.-_........._.,,_.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ---.._._._.-....-__.,,.,,._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted 10. Intern Program Budget: Personal Services ._.,,........____.,,.........,,.__..................$ Regular Operating Expenses _-_-----._--,,__----.-___..$ 2123 643,470 409,470 30 342,814 91,770 14,000 --0-- 4,200 3,000 4,608 --0-- --0-- 460,392 --0-- 26 176,000 25,033 9,200 --0-- 15,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 227,233 227,233 13 71,000 12,664 5,444 --0-- 5,000 525 23,998 8,000 --0-- 126,631 45,130 4 71,659 2,875 2124 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel ........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________-__--_$ Publications and Printing ............... $ Equipment Purchases .___._______._______....____________________$ Per Diem and Fees _-_______..,,.___.$ Computer Charges ___________________________________________________ $ Other Contractual Expense _._..........._._...._.....,,....._.$ Intern Stipends -..._.____ ______$ Total Funds Budgeted ____________________________________._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ____________________________________$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,500 --0-- 2,000 300 --0-- 900 --0-- 31,000 114,234 114,234 4 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _._______.__.____________________________,,,,.______$ Regular Operating Expenses __________________ ......... $ Travel .. .. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......,,...,,----$ Publications and Printing .__._____________________..____$ Equipment Purchases _____________.___,,___....__________________$ Per Diem and Fees .._..$ Computer Charges .....$ Other Contractual Expense __________.__.__________________$ Art Grants .............................$ Payments to Regional Commissions _________________.$ Intern Stipends .......... 4 2,509,934 238,128 100,350 --0-- 59,456 13,575 99,906 35,000 1,500 300,000 175,500 31,000 Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities _______________-__..______________________.___________,,_$ 6,800,000 1. Grants to Counties ____._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .___.$ State Funds Budgeted _________..._______________________________$ 2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000 2. Grants to Municipalities ....... $ Total Funds Budgeted _-__-_-_________________.,,..._,,________$ State Funds Budgeted __________________________________________.$ 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties _______------_._--_______,,____,,_.________.$ Grants to Municipalities _____________..__..__________...______$ 2,600,000 4,200,000 Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter. Section 26. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit. Departmental Operations ___________$ 232,512,403 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2125 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services ............... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .----......--......--.........$ Travel ................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.........__...--$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .. ....$ Computer Charges _.--_____...---____....-_-____._._.__--_._._--_..$ Other Contractual Expense _______.._______..______.__..._______.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .............._......__._-$ Total Funds Budgeted __...______..._____.__..________..____...__.$ State Funds Budgeted ...... .. ..........._............_..._._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 7,684,621 1,378,232 298,151 --0-- 156,266 20,975 64,609 1,572,000 105,000 190,000 11,469,854 6,774,198 660 2. Special Programs: Personal Services ,,......._._...,,..___.__......._.......,,.._.......__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................................if Travel . ..... .......... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.,,.____-_ $ Publications and Printing __..__________...______.__._.._____.__$ Equipment Purchases _______.._________.________._.._.________,,_._.$ Per Diem and Fees ;........--$ Computer Charges .. ..______._...-_______......______.._.-__.__..___-$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...... .......... ....... . ..-._____. ... $ Total Positions Budgeted 834,304 118,964 94,211 --0-- 45,675 --0-- 19,490 60,000 24,323 1,196,967 1,037,687 83 3. Physical Health--Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services .......$ Regular Operating Expenses ...____.__......_._.._...,,.____..$ Travel ._._.__. .....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-..--._..._.----$ Publications and Printing ,,..._..........__........_._.____....$ Equipment Purchases __......._........_...,,_,,......___.__...,,._.$ Per Diem and Fees _......._........._._._._.._....__.._...,,__.__._.$ Computer Charges ,,....__._....--.._._.,,....._._._._...__._.__.--$ Other Contractual Expense ._...._.__..._.......__.__...,,..__.$ Total Funds Budgeted __......__...__......__.._........____._....$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.._........_.........._...._........__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 987,210 119,037 28,450 --0-- 23,800 2,500 200 --0-- --0-- 1,161,197 1,161,197 82 4. Physical Health--Family Health Budget: Personal Services ............_............._.._........._._._...._....___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.__.._._._____.,,_._._______.$ Travel .....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___............... $ Publications and Printing _.......____......___._._....,,__._.$ Equipment Purchases _._.._...._._._._......._._......__..__......._.$ 4,041,712 1,190,300 346,771 --0-- 78,576 25,000 2126 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees ....................... ....^ Computer Charges .....................................$ Other Contractual Expense .........-____..._......____._-_.$ Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs -_______,,---.,,-______._-_,,--_______._._._-- $ Crippled Children Benefits _________,,.______.______-_._...__.$ Kidney Disease Benefits ........................ .......^ Cancer Control Benefits .__..__......_._,,,,..........-.-,,._...__.$ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits _--__.-__._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................4 State Funds Budgeted ..........................$ Total Positions -Budgeted 503,685 110,000 3,293,897 --0-- 3,034,626 300,000 441,000 2,220,154 15,585,721 9,295,265 412 5. Physical Health--Community Health Budget: Personal Services .,,.,,........____.,,..............-...__.____._....-$ Regular Operating Expenses ____._.__.___._.___.....----_.$ Travel ._.-.._..-.__---.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.___.____..._--.$ Publications and Printing ...............^ Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Per Diem and Fees ........................$ Computer Charges ,,_.....,,,,_____.........._.__.__.___,,.........$ Other Contractual Expense ._..___..,,.........__.___.........$ Facilities Construction Grants ____,,_._,,__.___...--.__....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,135,062 862,217 428,631 10,400 61,000 8,000 155,118 25,000' 149,329 5,013,000 11,847,757 5,630,530 396 6. Physical Health--Local Services Budget: Personal Services ........................$ Regular Operating Expenses ......,,___._._..,,...,,._...__.$ Travel ___....._. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.___,,--,,.$ Publications and Printing ........._,,___........-______...,,.....$ Equipment Purchases ....._.______.....,,..__..__.,,__......_,,.$ Per Diem and Fees .....................$ Computer Charges __,,........__..___....._._,,_______.........__.__.$ Other Contractual Expense ......_.___.._.__..._...__.........$ Grant for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project ......--.....................................I Grant for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project _._._..-....._...__,,.....__..__..,,_...._..$ Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...............4 Total Funds Budgeted .........__._._.__...,,.....__...._......____ $ State Funds Budgeted ___...,,.....__.___-__.-...._.____.._-....$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,493,910 570,223 550,130 --0-- 4,360 45,000 170,510 --0-- 147,649 97,300 92,800 9,028,977 16,200,859 12,834,320 447 7. Mental Health--Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services ___........__._____......._.,,__.__.....-._.___.......$ Regular Operating Expenses __.........._.._.__,,......--.__$ 1,157,479 150,267 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2127 Travel ...._..___.__.._..............._.-__-.__-..-_......._..._........_..._-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--.--..----_$ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .............................................4 Computer Charges ...........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................................. ^ Benefits for Family Living Care ........................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted _,,..............__._,,_.-_-........-.....$ State Funds Budgeted ................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 130,000 --0-- 9,200 --0-- 24,200 100,000 450,000 975,000 2,996,146 2,377,689 94 8. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel ...____._._...................__.........................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--.-----.--$ Publications and Printing .....................................$ Equipment Purchases ..---__----..............................^ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges ................................. ............^ Other Contractual Expense ................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._.-_.,,-.,,............_._-_...--.$ State Funds Budgeted ..................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,581,904 246,477 54,497 --0-- 16,644 4,500 86,720 100,000 2,426,938 4,517,680 1,283,056 153 9. Mental Health--Local Services Budget: Personal Services ...................................... .......^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................$ Travel ................. ...^4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--------_,,_$ Publications and Printing .................................^ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .........................................$ Computer Charges ...............................................^ Other Contractual Expense .._.,,._.........._.....,,...._--..$ Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded .................................I Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ..........................................$ Grants for Child Mental Health ............................I Grants for Adult Mental Health ................._,,........$ Grants to Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 250,015 29,703 25,956 --0-- 500 500 --0-- --0-- 59,000 23,417,216 2,291,211 1,040,034 3,860,511 1,322,000 32,296,646 17,287,137 14 10. Work Incentive Program Budget: Personal Services ...........................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .............................^ 987,452 65,000 2128 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Travel ---.--_.,,--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _________________--$ Publications and Printing ......_.._._._.____._....,,.........._..$ Equipment Purchases -_-___..__.____....-__,,.,,,,_________..,,-.$ Per Diem and Fees ..................$ Computer Charges .........................$ Other Contractual Expense _____._._--____________________.--$ W.I.N. Benefits .............$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ^ State Funds Budgeted _______._._.____._.___.__..____,,__.___.____$ Total Positions Budgeted 80,500 --0-- 2,000 --0-- --0-- 59,000 --0-- 2,750,000 3,943,952 394,395 101 11. Child Care Budget: Personal Services ___---,,-,,---._...,,.,,...__...,,___.__..___.---$ Regular Operating Expenses ______--_--_----______----$ Travel ._._.__....... .,,_._._._.,,.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,--_-----.--.$ Publications and Printing ..-.__.._..----..-$ Equipment Purchases --......_..__..__.,,----_--........_._--$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._____....______________.._...__.____._________....$ Computer Charges __--------..--.__.__,,..._,,-_.--....___._--$ Other Contractual Expense ____._._.,,.__.._..___.____........$ Grants to Fulton County for 24-Hour Emergency Social Services .._...--_-____._____.....-.$ Benefits for Child Care .................. 4 Total Funds Budgeted ___.......,,....,,____._.__..__..........._.$ State Funds Budgeted ........... ...^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 130,000 6,567,230 6,697,230 3,575,151 0 12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget: Personal Services .......-..___..___....._.__.__.__...........__._______.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................___..__..___......$ Travel ...................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._______........$ Publications and Printing .........__.________........___.._.._._.$ Equipment Purchases ........____.__......._..__..._._...........,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ................. .^ Computer Charges ,,________________.__.__,,___________...________.__$ Other Contractual Expense _______..........__.__...__......,,.$ Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts --...-.-______,,--..--_..____.......--.__.___.........___,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I State Funds Budgeted .................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted 5,914,481 660,132 473,556 4,112 89,335 32,500 16,600 260,000 27,830,677 --0-- 35,281,393 5,474,532 545 13. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services ........................$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.____.--....,,_._..____....__$ Travel .................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..__.____....._.$ Publications and Printing ............._,,____.._....,,_.____.,,.$ 419,957 64,576 31,584 --0-- 4,200 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Equipment Purchases ______._____-_.-___.___--____,,--___.----.$ Per Diem and Fees __-____..-__....-__.._--.-.-----$ Computer Charges _______.____.__.___-_..__._.___._____..--_-__-.--.$ Other Contractual Expense ,,..__......_._...____--._.__.---$ Areawide and Community Grants __..______--____.---.$ Nutrition Grants ___..____..-___....-______.--._._.--....--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .-..,,--.._ _..__._____..-._.._.--.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._._... ..._____._ ..___..-___---$ Total Positions Budgeted 2129 4,032 2,100 --0-- 4,536 1,457,178 2,476,500 4,464,663 473,722 35 14. Vocational Rehabilitation--Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services ..-._._...._-...._....__......._...._._..-.....-..$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._.__._.._____..-..-___...-_.$ Travel ... ,,.._.._......_........._......._.._..._._....._......_._...._.__-.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........_...........$ Publications and Printing ................_......_.............._.$ Equipment Purchases _.....-.._....__..............._._........... $ Per Diem and Fees .._.._......................._...................$ Computer Charges _... ................ .._......_......_........._.$ Other Contractual Expense .. ......_...._..._.._......_._.....$ Grants for Nephrology Centers __....-._............._..._$ Total Funds Budgeted .........._.__.........._..........__.._...._$ State Funds Budgeted - ...... ..............................$ Total Positions Budgeted 845,903 9,264,982 26,347 --0-- 9,500 1,700 16,740 225,000 45,080 185,000 10,620,252 2,878,908 65 15. Vocational Rehabilitation--Facilities Budget: Personal Services . .__.................-.................. ............$ Regular Operating Expenses .._............................$ Travel .._....._.__...__._....__._._.....___._...-_........................-...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.....-_......--_.$ Publications and Printing ._......_......._...._..._...._.__...$ Equipment Purchases ............__......_........_...._.._........$ Per Diem and Fees .._.....__.........._._......_.......-............$ Computer Charges .._._...._.....--.-....--......---.....--.......$ Other Contractual Expense .......... ..._._......._...........$ Capital Outlay .............._.......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ..._........._..._........._........._.$ State Funds Budgeted . ..........._._......_.._ ..............._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 8,279,542 4,398,891 135,704 25,588 12,005 200,798 127,690 --0-- 275,150 250,000 13,705,368 2,010,990 684 16. Vocational Rehabilitation--Services Budget: Personal Services ..........._......__._........_...._.__._.,.._........$ Regular Operating Expenses __......_..........._...__......$ Travel ....._.__......_......,,..._.....___.....-__..._...__.........__......_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._.............._._.$ Publications and Printing __...._..._......__..,,__......__.__.$ Equipment Purchases ______._.__._,,____._______.._--___.._---___$ Per Diem and Fees ....._......_........__...._._._...._........___.$ Computer Charges ._...._.._......_,,.__._.....___..--.-...--.--_..$ 10,974,877 7,851,412 540,946 --0-- 42,536 153,117 226,424 --0-- 2130 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense .........-...._......--..--__.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .....,,...............,,__......,,_.....,,...$ State Funds Budgeted _,,.__......_...-._..$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 19,789,312 1,910,071 924 17. Medicaid Benefits Budget: Personal Services --...,,----_--_...,,--.........__.--.._.--.$ --0-- Regular Operating Expenses -_____-.--..__----_,,,,--_--$ --0-- Travel _,,-..._.....___..........._,,..........._..................__......,,..$ --0-- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --......--.....-- $ --0-- Publications and Printing ......_.__.._.._........,,_....._._..$ --0-- Equipment Purchases ._-.-.,,.-.-._----.----.--_,,...._-..$ --0-- Per Diem and Fees _.....--_.....__......_._.....---........,,...--$ --0-- Computer Charges ._...--......_._....._.___......__...............$ 1,900,000 Other Contractual Expense .-___...--.____--.,,___--.--___._.$ --0-- Medicaid Benefits ......,,_......_,,...-..__........-........_..-...$ 267,000,000 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health ,,......................_...................__........$ 737,500 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health _.._.,,_,,_._..,,,,..._$ 147,500 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism ........__......_.$ 354,000 Total Funds Budgeted -_......-_.....,,........,,_..-.__......$ 270,139,000 State Funds Budgeted ....._.-..:...._......,,....._.._-.........$ 92,676,200 Total Positions Budgeted 0 18. Public Assistance Budget: Personal Services ,,--.....--_.___,,---__,,..___,,--__._.-._,,__..$ --0-- Regular Operating Expenses ....,,......----...-..-._._.$ --0-- Travel ....___......_._....__......_......_.......__...____...................__.$ --0-- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...___._..____.__.$ --0-- Publications and Printing ....,,_.....,,..................._....$ --0-- Equipment Purchases __-...._....-..,,........_..._......._.......$ --0-- Per Diem and Fees --...--_._..--_.,,__.-.--____.-.._._.....______$ --0-- Computer Charges --.--.-..........-.....-.........................I 660,000 Other Contractual Expense ,,......__..............._..........$ 650,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits ........................................I 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits .....__....,,__..............,,..._.....$ 3,735,584 AFDC Benefits __...._.............._....._._...................._.......$ 138,167,872 Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................I 143,313,456 State Funds Budgeted _.....__.....___....__......___.._,,_...__..$ 39,577,036 Total Positions Budgeted 0 19. Local Services--Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services ..--.-...---.....-..................................I Regular Operating Expenses --..._.,,,,_...--_......._..._.$ Travel .__..-_._...-__,,...__....-._.....,,_..._.....,,...,,._.......,,..,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,__...__--__,,_.$ Publications and Printing .--.....-..,,-__..._....._......___.$ Equipment Purchases ......_....._............__.....__......._...$ Per Diem and Fees _____..,,..__......,,...--....._._.....___..... $ Computer Charges ....-__..---......._...._........,,.....__..._.,,..$ --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2131 Other Contractual Expense .._.___.._...__,,..._,,.,,__._.....$ Local Services Benefits Payments Grants ....................$ Grants to Counties for Social Services ........................ $ Total Funds Budgeted ._...._.-...._._-.....-_...._._._.__._-$ State Funds Budgeted .$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 27,850,545 21,893,068 49,743,613 22,682,500 0 20. Benefits Payments--Program Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services ...... .... .... -- ---.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._._....._._...._..._..__..._..$ Travel _,,.....,,.._-. -- -.--$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._........,,....._. $ Publications and Printing ....................................i Equipment Purchases _..._._....._..............._._...-.._.,,_...$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,..._._-.._._...._..,,.--_.-....--..-.--. $ Computer Charges ....._..,,.....----_ .............................^ Other Contractual Expense .................................. i Total Funds Budgeted _............_...._...........__........_.._-.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,. ..._.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,761,303 633,083 179,000 --0-- 175,870 23,770 --0-- -- 0-- 2,589,275 6,362,301 3,177,819 242 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ............ $ Regular Operating Expenses ...._..-._.--..._..._..----...$ Travel _ . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ......... ^ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees ................. .^, Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ....-....-......-............_$ Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs ..-_____.--_. .----...--..._ $ Crippled Children Benefits ....................................$ Kidney Disease Benefits .............................,..........$ Cancer Control Benefits ,, _ . .$ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits __-....__.....-......_._.......-....._._-._....-.._..__.__. $ Facilities Construction Grants ................................^ Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project ..__...._._.._...._.___..........._.._....... $ Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project .........__......._._........._....._._....$ Grant-In-Aid to Counties ........._............_-_._......-. $ Benefits for Family Living Care ...._............._.__..._ $ Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded ___.-.......-.....-... ._.-..$ Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ............................................$ Grants for Child Mental Health .._......__....-....... ._..$ 57,349,732 27,603,496 3,424,434 40,100 731,467 522,392 1,414,086 5,071,000 38,050,854 --0-- 3,034,626 300,000 441,000 2,220,154 5,013,000 97,300 92,800 9,028,977 975,000 23,417,216 2,291,211 1,040,034 2132 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Grants for Adult Mental Health .................._......_. $ 3,860,511 Grants to Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded _______._.____..._________-______...______..._.$ 1,322,000 Work Incentive Benefits .....___.._._____..-_______..__..__.....$ 2,750,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services .... $ 130,000 Benefits for Child Care ____,,._____.._._______-._..__-_--.._._.$ 6,567,230 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts ___.....$ --0-- Areawide and Community Grants ...... ....,,---.. ..$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants .......,,...__........__._..._..._.......--.........$ 2,476,500 Grants for Nephrology Centers ........_._......_.... .....$ 185,000 Medicaid Benefits ......_.............._......___-_...,.._--....$ 267,000,000 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health ............. ........... ............$ 737,500 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health _...__.___.._.______....___.__._.__....__.$ 147,500 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism .... __._._________...___..__...___.___.___.___.________.._____.$ 354,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits __.___..________._.___.___..__.___.._.$ 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits .............................. .. ......$ 3,735,584 AFDC Benefits ._........._......_.._......_........_._._._._.._.......$ 138,167,872 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants ____.______.________....______._______,,...___,,_$ 27,850,545 Grants to Counties for Social Services . .._._....._._._._..._.._...._.........$ 21,893,068 Capital Outlay ._......___....._._......_._.................._.........._.$ 250,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _._._..............._.......$ 190,000 Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,437,000 is designated and committed for 12-1/2% matching for Day Care Centers in the State of Georgia. Provided, that of the above amount related to Per sonal Services in the Vocational Rehabilitation--Facil ities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed to fund the 19 management positions at the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2133 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $500,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs. Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health--Local Services Budget not less than $150,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardio vascular Council Stroke-Screening Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $55,000 is designated and committed to contract for services with the Wayne County Resident Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Inc., in Jesup, Georgia. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of drugs for the Hemophilia Program and $50,000 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta, Georgia. B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions ................................I 144,240,260 1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget: Personal Services __..__________________________._.____.________._$ Regular Operating Expenses .._____..._._,,.._______.__._..__.$ Travel . ___..______.______..______.______.______-__.____.-______-_______-.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____._____.____.._$ Publications and Printing . $ Equipment Purchases ............ _ . ..._.. ......$ Per Diem and Pees _____ ...... _______ _____ ______________ $ Computer Charges .... ..... .........._..._....................$ Other Contractual Expense ... _____________ ______ ..........$ Authority Lease Rentals _____.________.___________________$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ________ .........................._....._........... $ Total Funds Budgeted ..........._...................._....$ State Funds Budgeted _____ ...... ............ __________ $ Total Positions Budgeted 4,869,692 861,113 20,500 4,200 3,840 5,000 72,000 70,000 110,060 387,000 45,000 6,448,405 5,982,405 537 2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services ... .............._...................._.........$ Regular Operating Expenses _______________.______$ Travel .............._.......... .............._....._._.......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __ .... ______ $ Publications and Printing ____________________$ 5,918,948 1,346,965 15,129 --0-- 8,750 2134 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Equipment Purchases _-_-.._.______._,,_.________________________..$ Per Diem and Fees ___._....._....___._________________.__..._._____.__$ Computer Charges ___.__..._......_.._.__________________..._._...___.$ Other Contractual Expense ___------.$ Authority Lease Rentals -.-.--.___......,,......._.-....--_..$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ._------.--._.__________,,___________--........$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted .........$ Total Positions Budgeted 10,215 107,000 82,000 15,070 513,000 150,000 8,167,077 7,786,077 645 3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget: Personal Services ..._,,.__....-._......_._......................__._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._._.___.___...,,_--,,,,,,_.$ Travel ..___.__________..__,,____..__________,,__,,_,,___..,,___.___.___________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________.----_,,_.$ Publications and Printing .................,,..........._....._.$ Equipment Purchases _,,.___._,,___._$ Per Diem and Fees _,,._._,,.,,._,,_$ Computer Charges ......----_._.._..,,................------._ $ Other Contractual Expense ___..________.______._.____.__..._ $ Authority Lease Rentals .........-.....................--.-..if Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ........-_.._...._.............._..._..___.____.....__.........$ Total Funds Budgeted _....._..._..__._._...__........__...._..__...$ State Funds Budgeted ._.........._.______..______._...-...._.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 4,685,618 748,524 19,000 --0-- 2,000 25,000 66,000 69,000 34,000 500,000 52,500 6,201,642 5,851,642 551 4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget: Personal Services .......-..--___.,,.................._.____._........$ Regular Operating Expenses _._._._.___._......-......--.$ Travel .____._._._......................._.....,,............._........_._._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........,,....-.....$ Publications and Printing ........................._..._.__.... $ Equipment Purchases .-......-.-..__.-__.._..__....._....-....--. $ Per Diem and Fees ._..____._..................._..._.._.__.___........$ Computer Charges ..................... $ Other Contractual Expense .._.-...._-..._._.__............--.$ Authority Lease Rentals ._....,,._......................___.._....$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ........._..___.__..._..................... ._...._..__.._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I State Funds Budgeted ..............._.__........_._._.._._........$ Total Positions Budgeted 4,308,000 733,441 16,000 --0-- 4,400 16,050 40,000 65,000 --0-- 646,500 90,000 5,919,391 5,749,391 551 5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services .._...,,...............__...__................._._._..$ Regular Operating Expenses .--__..._...._...._............$ Travel _.............._...._._.......................__..___................._..$ 5,774,299 1,185,087 20,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.___-._- $ Publications and Printing _.__._----_,,-,,__--_.__----,,,,,,.$ Equipment Purchases ..........._.,,-..__.......,,..__._..,,--.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................ ^ Computer Charges ........_..-._.........._.__-.._.-.........,,._.._. $ Other Contractual Expense ......_..........__....._.-_.......$ Capital Outlay ............................^ Authority Lease Rentals ................................--...-.^ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ..................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........-...-........__._............__._..$ State Funds Budgeted _______..._.__-_._._______.___..._-__--.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2135 5,000 5,500 32,718 31,000 75,000 --0-- 100,000 853,500 52,500 8,134,604 7,622,049 779 6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget: Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.._............____-_--..$ Travel ..____---,,-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __......._...._.__..$ Publications and Printing _.,,.__._.--._..__..._...--..........$ Equipment Purchases .........._..__.....-_..,,_._._.-_............$ Per Diem and Fees ......_..__.._..-............._._........,,...-- $ Computer Charges ... .... ...-..-.--$ Other Contractual Expense ._.._............__.................$ Capital Outlay .........................................................i Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................i Total Funds Budgeted .................$ State Funds Budgeted ......._..........._..............._......_-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 13,279,351 2,873,183 22,611 20,396 7,102 125,000 47,176 71,000 136,483 2,750,000 117,000 19,449,302 15,710,769 1,562 7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services ....................... $ Regular Operating Expenses -.........._._..............,,.$ Travel ......._._....,,_.._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,._.._.....,,....$ Publications and Printing ......_.._...,,......._.__.-._--...--.$ Equipment Purchases ....... ......$ Per Diem and Fees .-......-....._......._-._.__............_-__--.$ Computer Charges ...............$ Other Contractual Expense _.________..___..__________..._.__. $ Capital Outlay _.............,,............._...,,....._.................. $ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ..............................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ._..........-.-.._......._..__-__..-...$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 7,328,336 1,256,536 24,297 11,565 1,365 47,969 51,535 70,000 14,736 2,000,000 75,000 10,881,339 10,183,339 805 8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ._..-......._..........--..--.$ Travel ......... ^, 9,910,000 1,796,054 30,000 2136 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________________.$ Publications and Printing _________________________________,,_____$ Equipment Purchases __.._____--,,_-____________________________.$ Per Diem and Fees ---.--._--.__.._.__.__________..._.____________.$ Computer Charges _.._...............$ Other Contractual Expense ...._._.._.._....,,.._............$ Capital Outlay ._.._.__...__........__________.._____.._._____________.____.$ Authority Lease Rentals .... $ Total Funds Budgeted _......._...______________________.._______.$ State Funds Budgeted ________.___....._..__.._______________.______$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 9,486 10,000 50,146 122,100 892,065 263,213 794,000 13,877,064 13,422,064 1,098 9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget: Personal Services _.._..............$ Regular Operating Expenses __.______________________________.$ Travel _.. . . ,, $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._......_...._..$ Publications and Printing __..._..___.___.___.._.._._.._.......__.$ Equipment Purchases ..............,,........,,..................,,$ Per Diem and Fees _..._$ Computer Charges .__..$ Other Contractual Expense _._...--..__._.--._.__._._.____._..$ Authority Lease Rentals _______________.____._..____________.___$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases _._.._........,,... ....,,......$ Total Funds Budgeted ___________.___._____.______________________$ State Funds Budgeted _._..__.....__..._____.__...._._.._._._________.$ Total Positions Budgeted 7,473,369 1,408,766 35,200 --0-- 9,870 31,095 81,289 60,810 420,825 450,000 172,500 10,143,724 9,616,895 707 10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services __...._._-_.._______________.___.____________.._.____$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.______.----_.._._._________.$ Travel ........._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._......-......_.-.$ Publications and Printing _._._...__.........._........_._..,,.,,.$ Equipment Purchases ._......._......_...._........_.._......__.._ $ Per Diem and Fees .._.._.........._..,,......._..._._....._...........$ Computer Charges ....__..._..._........_.._..._...._._._.._......._..$ Other Contractual Expense __...._.........._...._.._........_.$ Capital Outlay ......_..__......._.._....__....^...__..._.............. $ Authority Lease Rentals _____ _____________________.__________.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .....__._________.___....______......_.___._.. __$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases -_....--__._--.____________.______....._.._________________.___$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........______________.___..__............._$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I Total Positions Budgeted 42,684,463 9,647,655 52,789 --0-- 14,408 321,885 91,492 360,000 82,875 2,925,000 1,284,000 183,000 112,500 57,760,067 49,262,502 4,893 11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services ..___........_____.....__________.__.___..__________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.____.......................$ 5,940,000 1,327,516 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2137 Travel ......-...-.-.-...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...._---_.._----$ Publications and Printing ____.__._____._._..______.._.______._.$ Equipment Purchases _.________...._____.__..______.-..____..__--.$ Per Diem and Fees ___....____.....-______..._--___.-__-_.,,_-.__-$ Computer Charges ._--___..________.._._-__--.-._-.---_.---.$ Other Contractual Expense __.._______...____-..-___._.._-.._.$ . Total Funds Budgeted ____...-_.._..---_..-_-_-_--_--$ State Funds Budgeted _._____.__..._____.._.._______.--_____.-.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 15,500 13,000 3,400 22,700 33,200 8,000 8,400 7,371,716 7,295,716 621 12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services ..___.....________.__..._____...._._..-.-._.-.._--__.$ Regular Operating Expenses _______--_.__..---_ ._______.$ Travel __..__.__.....___.___....________.._________...__._....._____..._____.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.___...----$ Publications and Printing _............. ...._.____...________ $ Equipment Purchases ..___..____._.._____,,____._..,,__.__..--$ Per Diem and Fees ......_.._.........._..._...._..._.. -____..-_._.$ Computer Charges . . ......_..$ Other Contractual Expense _____,,________.___.__ ._____.._-$ Capital Outlay . . .. ...._.$ Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers .........$ Total Funds Budgeted _______._.._.____.__.._..__._...___.__..-.$ State Funds Budgeted ,.._._........._........................--.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,408,338 719,715 15,300 15,500 2,250 70,450 65,358 --0-- --0-- 2,104,000 369,000 5,769,911 5,757,411 298 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ....................................................I 114,580,414 Regular Operating Expenses ........... .._....-._.......-..$ 23,904,555 Travel ............. ....._....................._......_.._......._......._....$ 286,326 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... .............if 69,661 Publications and Printing __.________....______..__._.__._.____.$ 72,371 Equipment Purchases ._....---......-.--_....---- ...__.._....$ 718,082 Per Diem and Fees .......................... .... ...........$ 736,196 Computer Charges ..... ................. ........................... $ 1,052,910 Other Contractual Expense ..... ....._.....................$ 1,714,514 Capital Outlay ..... .................. .................. ._.......$ 10,142,213 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers .................... .................... .._............-............$ 369,000 Authority Lease Rentals ...... ......... ........ ........ $ 5,545,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ... .......... .. $ 183,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ___...______ ..............._.............................$ 750,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $2,104,000 is designated and commit ted for the construction of Regional Youth Develop ment Centers at Macon ($842,000), Griffin ($631,000) and Eastman ($631,000); $2,925,000 is designated and committed to renovate the Alien Building at Central 2138 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, State Hospital; $2,750,000 is designated arid committed to construct a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital; $2,000,000 is designated and committed to construct a multi-geographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital; and $263,213 is designated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal re quirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is designated and commit ted for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital. Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appro priated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Section 27. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division _,,.....----......_,,--.$ 456,021 Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services _.__....,,-_.......,,......_........--.......-....$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............................I Travel -,,..__-,,_.._.,,___.__.__..,,.._._,,_,,,,.__.- ..._^.__. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....----...----$ Publications and Printing ....._._.................._..._.....$ Equipment Purchases ._.--..__--..--...----_,,--.--,,--. $ Per Diem and Fees -...-..----...,,.--....--....-._--.,,...--..$ Computer Charges ..._._--.,,....----......--__,,..--.,,...--$ Other Contractual Expense ,,..--.--------,,_--..----.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.-,,._-_.-_,,__--___.--._.._---$ State Funds Budgeted .-_......-..-....-._,,.-..-..,,...............? Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ._.......--........-......,,-.....,,...............$ Regular Operating Expenses --...,,--_....--..--..--...? Travel ..-...._..__......._-......-._..._.-................_........_.._..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,..--.___-.--$ Publications and Printing .,,.________.__.__.______.__.___________$ Equipment Purchases _.,,,,.__,,--....,,.--...__--.--.,,--.$ Per Diem and Fees --,,_.--_.,,_--_......---,,_..--.__..-- $ Computer Charges -...-__..-..-_....-..-..._..--..-._,,..---_...-..$ Other Contractual Expense __._.__--._._.__--,,-._--_,,,,_.$ 369,800 23,221 60,000 --0-- 2,000 500 --0-- --0-- 500 456,021 456,021 30 369,800 23,221 60,000 --0-- 2,000 500 --0-- --0-- 500 B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Other Manpower Services, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ............._..._.....__......._.......,,....._._.....$ 3,357,798 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2139 1. Basic Employment Security Budget: Personal Services _______.._______.____._____._._...______________._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ...... ,,_,,_...,,._,,--,,-..,,-,,---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._._..........--_.$ Publications and Printing ............ ...^ Equipment Purchases ...........................^ Per Diem and Fees ................. ..^ Computer Charges .............................$ Other Contractual Expense _...........-_.._._._-.-........_-__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .............................................4 Total Positions Budgeted 14,223,661 3,679,740 450,000 --0-- 250,000 150,000 5,000 -- 0-- 400,000 19,158,401 345,000 1,140 2. Other Manpower Training Budget: Personal Services .............. ...^ Regular Operating Expenses .................................J^ Travel ....... .... ----.---.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..._..._......_,,_$ Publications and Printing ........ $ Equipment Purchases __.__....._____.___.__..__..___.__.._...._---$ Per Diem and Fees .......... _...........$ Computer Charges ................................ ^ Other Contractual Expense .......................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ..^ State Funds Budgeted .....................................--..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,065,985 40,854 15,000 --0-- 25,000 25,000 5,000 --0-- -- 0-- 1,176,839 --0-- 94 3. Correctional Manpower Program Budget: Personal Services ............... ....-.- $ Regular Operating Expenses _____..--.______.,,_.__-.,,----$ Travel ...............................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._____...--....--.$ Publications and Printing ........................... $ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees _.._..............-....-...-.......__.............. $ Computer Charges ..___._,,_______--___,,._,,___,,____-..--...,,.$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .................^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 751,538 76,503 26,433 --0-- --0-- 1,400 --0-- --0-- 45,000 900,874 900,874 58 4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund _,,_--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................$ State Funds Budgeted ................._..._.... ............-_....$ 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 5. Work Incentive Budget: Personal Services _---......... ...........$ Regular Operating Expenses _......--_._..........--.---- $ 2,853,664 395,373 2140 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel . . .$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if Publications and Printing ._._._.__.__..._,,_....._.._______.._..__.$ Equipment Purchases _________._.___._---._..._.----_..._...--..$ Per Diem and Fees - _........................ ..... ........_.........$ Computer Charges _...._.._._.......,,.--,,--------------.---$ Other Contractual Expense ._..._..__.._......... .............$ W.I.N. Grants ................... ......_......_._........._._.._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ........ ..... ............__..._.._._.__..$ State Funds Budgeted _...._...._......_........__.......... .......$ Total Positions Budgeted 125,000 --0-- 8,000 34,600 5,000 --0-- 2,697,598 1,000,000 7,119,235 711,924 232 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ........_..........._......_...... ..-. ...._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .. . ...----.----------.$ Travel ......_._.____.....___.__.._.._._.__..._...._..._.__.-._..-.---...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...._._._.._...__.$ Publications and Printing . ____._...________________.___._______.$ Equipment Purchases ...._......_.._....-..._..---.--.--_....$ Per Diem and Fees ........_.. ..._...._.............._.._._.._.......$ Computer Charges $ Other Contractual Expense ._.._..................... . ........ $ W.I.N. Grants _._._....._.___..__._.__.__.._..._.._._.____._.._........_..$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ...... $ 18,894,848 4,192,470 616,433 --0-- 283,000 211,000 15,000 --0-- 3,142,598 1,000,000 1,400,000 Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law .._........_.._..._........_.$ 2,255,432 1. Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services .._...._......._......_._..__.._..___.__........_._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .. .........._._.__...._._.$ Travel $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... ...............$ Publications and Printing _..__________________._______._...___._.$ Equipment Purchases ..... . .. ...... ........ .._._._........ $ Per Diem and Fees . ...._...._.._..........._......._..........._..._.$ Computer Charges ......................_................. .. ...-$ Other Contractual Expense ....._._...._._____._._..__._____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........._............._....... _.._____$ State Funds Budgeted .. .. .......... ._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,838,000 153,941 57,500 --0-- 23,750 26,000 26,700 740 30,000 2,156,631 2,089,431 90 2. State Library Budget: Personal Services .... ........._.._..........._........_.............. $ Regular Operating Expenses ....... .........................^ Travel ...... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... ......... $ Publications and Printing .... ___________________._..._______..$ Equipment Purchases ... .............. .................. ......_....$ Per Diem and Fees ......... ............_............_..........$ Computer Charges .............................................-.^ 126,000 5,001 140 --0-- 250 2,000 550 60 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Law Books _......-_._______....._-____.____.......___..._____.__..__.._..__._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted----_----. .,,.._--_.. .._.....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2141 --0-- 32,000 166,001 166,001 11 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services . ..................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _...__.. ............. .._.._.......$ Travel .-........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._.......__........$ Publications and Printing ___._._._.________.._.____.____________.$ Equipment Purchases _...... ....._..__...._....._..._....._...........$ Per Diem and Fees ........... .........._.. ..........................^ Computer Charges ........_..............,...._......._...__.._._....._.$ Other Contractual Expense ..... ..........................__.._.$ Books for State Library .... ................._......._..._.......$ 1,964,000 158,942 57,640 --0-- 24,000 28,000 27,250 800 30,000 32,000 For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attor neys 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 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 pur pose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law. Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct State General Fund Appropriation is required) _..._.......... --.__...--_--___.$ --0-- 1. Applicant Services Budget: Personal Services ................__..................._................ $ Regular Operating Expenses ....-._.....--.-... ............_..$ Travel .................._._..........._._._....._..._......_..........._......__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.____...____$ Publications and Printing ..... ..._.._...___.._______._.___.....___$ Equipment Purchases ................................._..__..,,.._...$ Per Diem and Fees ..__.........................................._-....$ Computer Charges ........_......._... .. . ......$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ......_......._.-._.................._...-_._.? Total Positions Budgeted 410,063 38,990 2,500 --0-- 24,600 1,640 2,000 264,500 -- 0-- 744,293 --0-- 33 2142 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 2. Classification and Compensation Budget: Personal Services ............................. ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ....------------------.....$ Travel .,,.____....____....__________.._______.____.._........_.....__.._.________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................I Publications and Printing ___._________...___.........____.._.___.$ Equipment Purchases __.._._._____________-_____.___...._______.____$ Per Diem and Fees ...................... ....^.....^ Computer Charges .............._._____.--__-___-.._.._-....-____.__...$ Other Contractual Expense _._...,,,,--,,.,,,,__-----.-.....-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... .-.....$ State Funds Budgeted __..___.__.__._..._-_...........___:____________$ Total Positions Budgeted 316,400 10,150 2,500 --0-- 28,000 2,000 500 49,049 --0-- 408,599 --0-- 22 3. Employee Services Budget: Personal Services . ,, . .____.._._________.._._._.__ $ Regular Operating Expenses _,,_,-_.__.-___--..-..---.....___.$ Travel ............ ............ _...... ._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........,,-.-.__...$ Publications and Printing ._____________...-.____,,.__.._._.___.__$ Equipment Purchases ..............................^ Per Diem and Fees ............_......_..._._._...$ Computer Charges ....................._.-_...._._._......_......_.....$ Other Contractual Expense ........,,..-.-...-.....__......_._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......$ State Funds Budgeted _........_..._...._....._..._...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 260,000 8,625 2,500 --0-- 5,500 1,200 700 100,000 --0-- 378,525 --0-- 20 4. Training and Staff Development Budget: Personal Services ..... ..-.-.$ Regular Operating Expenses .-- --------.-- $ Travel .........................^ ................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_.....______________$ Publications and Printing .......... _......._...._.$ Equipment Purchases ................--.--.--.--.--.--._....-..$ Per Diem and Fees ............._......_..._...................___._.... $ Computer Charges .................... .^ Other Contractual Expense _._..--------__......_......,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................_......._............._...$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................_...$ Total Positions Budgeted 193,775 14,900 4,900 --0-- 4,400 1,850 20,250 200 --0-- 240,275 --0-- 14 5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget: Personal Services _._.................._.._._....................._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................I Travel ................ ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --............._._.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ........_._.......-......-..........,,_.-......$ Per Diem and Fees .................._.._...__....._....._.___.........$ 182,500 16,835 1,575 --0-- 2,600 560 9,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2143 Computer Charges --.-..,,_.....-...-...--.-_.--.--.-..-......--.$ Other Contractual Expense ..........................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................ .^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................^ Total Positions Budgeted 15,600 --0-- 228,670 --0-- 16 6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget: Personal Services .....................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ----..__..___.,,_,,---_--.._,, $ Travel ....................................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................^ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................. .........^. Computer Charges .................................^ Other Contractual Expense _____.___.________..___.__,,_,,____._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ..............................^ Total Positions Budgeted 91,620 4,400 2,000 --0-- 550 --0-- 400 1,900 300,000 400,870 -- 0-- 5 7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ........................................ .^ Regular Operating Expenses ............... ............^ Travel ,,,,_.,,.-................................................._......._-.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____------------$ Publications and Printing .................^ Equipment Purchases .............................---.$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................................^ Computer Charges ................................. ..^ Other Contractual Expense ...............................^ Total Funds Budgeted _._._...__-.__.............................__-$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 158,000 9,550 600 --0-- 2,300 1,400 300 6,000 --0-- 178,150 --0-- 13 8. Director Office Budget: Personal Services ..................................% Regular Operating Expenses ...................................% Travel ....__......_..........._-_.......-._.........,,_.__......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______,,__._._.----$ Publications and Printing .........................................% Equipment Purchases ._...........__.._......._......-----------$ Per Diem and Fees -._.....-.-..........-.....-....._._---......$ Computer Charges .........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...............................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 127,600 6,200 4,000 --0-- 2,000 1,300 2,600 --0-- --0-- 143,700 -- 0-- 6 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..........................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ 1,739,958 109,650 2144 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel ...... .... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _________________ Equipment Purchases _______________.--.---- Per Diem and Fees ...__________________------- Computer Charges _--._..__..--.--._----.---. Other Contractual Expense ,,_______...__.. 20,575 --0-- 69,950 9,950 35,750 437,249 300,000 Section 30. Department of Natural Resources. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources .....$ 30,727,438 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services .................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................^ Travel . . .. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing ..........................................$ Equipment Purchases ____________...--------.-----.-------..$ Per Diem and Fees .. $ Computer Charges ........^...........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..___...---.......~........-.-....$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................i State Funds Budgeted ..$ Total Positions Budgeted 948,702 197,557 11,282 4,700 70,000 11,665 30,600 140,380 --0-- 1,414,886 1,414,886 74 2. Public Relations and Information Budget: Personal Services ..... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ............,,.._...................$ Travel ........_..._._....._....._................._.......__...............__.._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing ... ...................._..._.............$ Equipment Purchases --.--..-......-------------.._........._.$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................................^ Computer Charges ......_..._._._....._.......--.__........-..._.__.._.$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ....................._._........._...............$ State Funds Budgeted ...............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 322,000 66,725 6,500 12,300 250,000 15,500 13,000 500 --0-- 686,525 686,525 25 3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...._..._.-.-......._...........__..$ Travel ...............................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._..._..._.......$ Publications and Printing ..........................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................--....--.--.....^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges _..._._..._._..._...__..___.__........_.............._$ Other Contractual Expense ._......__..........._.._....._.......$ Land and Water Conservation Grants ........._..... _...$ Recreation Grants .................................................^ 939,977 90,737 69,500 5,000 75,200 11,200 99,620 3,000 108,909 3,600,000 300,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2145 Total Funds Budgeted ....,,............:..__._._...........,,,,_,,...$ State Funds Budgeted ....,,_..................__._._._,,,,,,...__,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,303,143 1,479,330 67 4. Unicoi Budget: Personal Services _._,,,,.._.,,,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ----......--.----..,,--.......$ Travel .....,,,,,,.,,._._.,,,,_._.....,,_._._,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----...._.....___.$ Publications and Printing __.._..........._....._._...,,_.__..__....$ Equipment Purchases ,,__._...-......._..,,.,,..___.__.._..___,,__._$ Per Diem and Fees __-._,,_._.._._.....___.,,$ Computer Charges ___..,,............,,__...__...._...........__........$ Other Contractual Expense __..__-....__.._._.__-._...........$ Total Funds Budgeted __.._..._._._....__.___._._......._.........___.$ State Funds Budgeted ___......._.__.._...._......_._..._._.....__....$ Total Positions Budgeted 643,385 489,945 13,500 11,700 20,000 9,200 33,000 --0-- 8,500 1,229,230 482,721 51 5. Game Management Budget: Personal Services -..._----.---,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._._.--._-_..--...._.........$ Travel ._......._...--,,_..__.,,.,,..,,.,,_._.,,_...._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..__.__....__-$ Publications and Printing ,,_.__.___,,,,___$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.._______.-,,___.__,,,,$ Per Diem and Fees _._.-......_..___..-......-__..-......_.__.__.$ Computer Charges _.....-._._.__..__.......,,___.._....,,.........___._.$ Other Contractual Expense _._....-...__..--..-._-........_.__..$ Capital Outlay ,,,,.........,,,,.._,,_...,,_,,_,,._$ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,._......_..__._,,_._..._..........._.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,____.,,______,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,337,000 522,913 16,692 176,400 15,000 29,800 3,500 6,500 19,267 25,000 2,152,072 1,200,453 110 6. Fisheries Management Budget: Personal Services .,,.___.........--.___.......-....--._-..-__...._._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._._.____._._.____._______._______.$ Travel ___......._..._.___._....,,..._.__......___.__.........___.........,,......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.----_----_--.$ Publications and Printing ...._..._,,.._..._.........___.-.......$ Equipment Purchases -__..-.-..__..,,-.._.._.-.-_._-......__.___.$ Per Diem and Fees __.._._......_..__.._--_-...._,,_-_.--..,,......--.$ Computer Charges -...-....._._.__-...........__...----.___-...--._$ Other Contractual Expense .._____._......_______...,,_..__.___.$ Capital Outlay .,,..._ --....-$ Total Funds Budgeted _..._._.-..--.-_.._._...._._.__.-_....._.__.$ State Funds Budgeted _.......__._.._....___.__._......_.__.___.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,401,923 578,590 33,500 104,900 10,500 101,325 3,000 3,125 36,000 269,000 2,541,863 2,041,448 110 7. Law Enforcement Budget: Personal Services ___._.._..____.__.._._,,_..__.......-____....... $ Regular Operating Expenses ._-___...-._._._--.,,.___._._-_.$ 3,136,614 873,650 2146 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Travel ...... .-.....-.--..-...-..-..-...-.......-..-....----........I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._---_.--._...$ Publications and Printing ___........._..............._.......$ Equipment Purchases ._.__......____.-._.----..-.____...,,..-..$ Per Diem and Fees ..........._......_.._.._.._..,,___....,,_-$ Computer Charges ,,__,,._,,...__..........-----..--.__.----..$ Other Contractual Expense -----_-._--_,,.._,,-------$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _......._.._,,._._.__........._......_.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ........__.....-......-.-...._-..............$ State Funds Budgeted ...............___._........................_.$ Total Positions Budgeted 52,600 162,500 29,400 157,688 26,080 --0-- --0-- 27,000 4,465,532 4,283,848 244 8. Project Evaluation Budget: Personal Services ...,,____....._............--..._...--..___,,_...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._......_.--.--.------...$ Travel .... ..^............................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____.___,,_,,____.$ Publications and Printing ...._..._.....-_-...--.--.-....--...$ Equipment Purchases .................................... .....^ Per Diem and Fees ........_.....__.___________._._-............$ Computer Charges -.,,,,--_..--_--_--------------_--$ Other Contractual Expense ,,.--..,,..._,,,,.._--._.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........^............................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ........._........_...._..----__...__...$ Total Positions Budgeted 68,600 12,025 2,645 4,100 300 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0-- 89,270 89,270 4 9. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget: Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses -,,.......-......--._----.--__.$ Travel ................................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......,--~--._...$ Publications and Printing _-_-,,_-._--...--------._..--...$ Equipment Purchases .............._....__.--.--_.._--.,,._$ Per Diem and Fees -....-.__.._...,,_.._.--.......-..-........$ Computer Charges --...-.--..-._.,,.--.--_--__.--_----.....,,$ Other Contractual Expense ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............__......,,....,,.-,,.......-,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted ............................-......_..........$ Total Positions Budgeted 33,600 6,875 2,500 3,500 650 1,065 2,640 --0-- -- 0-- 50,830 50,830 2 10. Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services .,,_............................_........_.............$ Regular Operating Expenses ........-...--.....................$ Travel .........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing ..........,,,,,,__.,,._....--...........? Equipment Purchases ......................................--.......$ Per Diem and Fees ........-...............-....-,,.--.--....-$ Computer Charges -.--------.----._..---.---------------$ Other Contractual Expense ................................... ^ Capital Outlay .................._......._..,,..-....------$ 3,978,000 2,238,698 51,000 228,600 16,000 267,890 24,500 --0-- 20,000 407,500 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2147 Authority Lease Rentals ...........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................... ........^ State Funds Budgeted ......................... .......^ Total Positions Budgeted 2,526,000 9,758,188 7,858,188 330 11. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget: Personal Services ____._.,,___,,..__.___._.._____.______.._.--__.,,_.___$ Regular Operating Expenses ........................... ..^ Travel .......................................... ...^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..--.,__.--.....$ Publications and Printing ............................... .^ Equipment Purchases .........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ........................................^ Computer Charges ...........................................^ Other Contractual Expense .._.._....,,......._..._,,..,,.,,..__..$ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ____.______._______._._._.$ Topographic Mapping United States Geological Survey ......................................I Total Funds Budgeted ............................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 507,608 76,484 25,500 27,600 26,000 30,200 2,500 --0-- 30,000 202,000 1,050,000 1,977,892 1,707,892 34 12. Water Supply Budget; Personal Services ..................................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ................................................ .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------,.-.-----$ Publications and Printing .............................^ Equipment Purchases ......................................J^ Per Diem and Fees -...----..--........----..-------------$ Computer Charges .................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Fluoridation Grants ...........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................................... ...^ Total Positions Budgeted 498,183 42,741 27,459 --0-- 6,000 23,077 --0-- 10,000 --0-- 250,000 857,460 857,460 34 13. Water Quality Budget: Personal Services ............................... .................^ Regular Operating Expenses .........................--...... ^ Travel ........................................ .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,,........_..-..-$ Publications and Printing .................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................--....--.... ^ Per Diem and Fees ......................... ^ Computer Charges ........................................^ Other Contractual Expense ................ .................^ Water and Sewer Grants ..................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted .......... ^ State Funds Budgeted ..,,....._...........-..--..._-..--$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,519,000 96,095 43,800 20,000 32,000 54,540 3,800 105,500 437,500 2,000,000 4,312,235 3,062,235 104 2148 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 14. Air Quality Budget: Personal Services ..................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,--...--_--.-,,.-..,,..____..$ Travel ............................ ^^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....-----.--,,...$ Publications and Printing ............... ..^ Equipment Purchases .................................. ^ Per Diem and Fees .............................$ Computer Charges ............ ...^ Other Contractual Expense ....,,_.......-.-._.....--..._.__....$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................. 4 State Funds Budgeted ................................................I Total Positions Budgeted 1,132,000 86,809 54,300 6,000 3,000 28,000 500 58,700 9,500 1,378,809 828,309 74 15. Solid Waste Management Budget: Personal Services ,,..........__.___.........-....-_........_...........$ Regular Operating Expenses .................... ...^ Travel _____.____.___.___________.___--___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......-------,,._$ Publications and Printing _...__,,........,,_.___..__.._..........$ Equipment Purchases --------_,,--.------.__----,,--__--.$ Per Diem and Fees ................................. ....^ Computer Charges ----_.--.--.----------...------,,...--.$ Other Contractual Expense .................. ^ Solid Waste Grants ___._._..........._................______..___.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,___.. _,,--,,._,, ----.,,..$ State Funds Budgeted .................. 4 Total Positions Budgeted 573,711 27,198 31,180 --0-- 6,500 6,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- 2,000,000 2,646,089 2,646,089 35 16. Land Reclamation Budget: Personal Services __..__.--......._____.._..--........,,_,,_._$ Regular Operating Expenses .._....----.----_.......--.._..$ Travel ........................................... ..^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,____--_----_--_$ Publications and Printing .............. .^, Equipment Purchases ....................................--.........^ Per Diem and Fees .._.__..__...__.........__..__..____....,,..___._,,_$ Computer Charges ........................ ^ Other Contractual Expense ...--..--...-....,,..--._.--...$ Total Funds Budgeted .......... .4 State Funds Budgeted _._.....__..._..__..__.........._._._......._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 154,874 25,205 9,775 14,000 1,500 1,600 2,000 34,500 --0-- 243,454 243,454 9 17. Heritage Trust Budget: Capital Outlay ..................$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .............. ^ Total Positions Budgeted 590,000 302,000 892,000 892,000 0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 18. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction ....--.--..,,.-._-__..--._.$ Capital Outlay ..................................... .........^ Total Funds Budgeted ...... ....... ....-.$ State Funds Budgeted .._...---........------..-..-...--..--.it Total Positions Budgeted 2149 500,000 52,500 552,500 552,500 0 19. Jekyll Island State Park Authority: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ........................ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........___._.......__._._..._.....___,,_.....$ State Funds Budgeted .,,.,,.........,,,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted 350,000 350,000 350,000 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ............................ ..^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ............-..._......_-......,,-......_-....__.--_-.--..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._,,._...._..___...$ Publications and Printing .................... ..^ Equipment Purchases ........_._._._,,__......__..........._.._........$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ...^ Computer Charges ............................ ^ Other Contractual Expense .................... .^ Land and Water Conservation Grants ...........-.-.....$ Recreation Grants .................................... .....^ Fluoridation Grants ............................ .....^ Water and Sewer Grants ...................... ^ Solid Waste Grants .............................. ...^ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ___.,,.._._____._______.$ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps __..__..._........_.__.._....__._...........$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Construction _,,.-..._._.--,,.._.....-.___.$ Capital Outlay .............................. .^ Authority Lease Rentals ...._-._....-_...___..-.....__._...-...$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .......................$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority .................... ....^ 17,195,177 5,432,247 451,733 781,300 562,050 750,350 246,240 362,205 669,676 3,600,000 300,000 250,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 202,000 1,050,000 --0-- 1,344,000 2,526,000 679,000 500,000 Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Sec tion or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section. 2150 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Provided, however, that none of the above appropria tion for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Re sources. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $21,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is designated and committed for restoration of the General Robert Toombs Home in Washington, Georgia. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Parks and Historic Sites, $100,000 in Grants is designated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adjacent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds shall be matched with local and Federal funds. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is designated and committed to build and equip a pavillion at Red Top Mountain State Park. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $52,500 is designated and committed to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority. Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections .._.....--.,,,,-,,--..--.. ..$ 3,834,644 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services _..___.________-__,,_._______,,__,,_._.__.---_-$ Regular Operating Expenses --.....--.----_----------.$ Travel ___._.__.__._.._____.......__.__-___-.-_..---.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,..-._......--.$ Publications and Printing ______--_-_------------------$ Equipment Purchases ..,,-._....-...........-_,,-._....--,,......$ Per Diem and Fees ______-_______.__..__-______-._--.--.,,.? 2,506,447 548,066 85,000 4,900 45,500 41,776 37,820 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2151 Computer Charges ,,.,,____,,_,,--.,,_...,,-_.-__.________,,---..... $ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ........................ .....^ Total Positions Budgeted 200,917 57,500 3,527,926 3,527,926 191 2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget: Personal Services ...................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..-.........................$ Travel ...........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,--------__-.$ Publications and Printing ._.........,,_..............,,,,...,,,,$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ________________,,_____________.__.__.___________.$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........-.,,__..........,,...,,,,..-...._.......$ State Funds Budgeted .__.____..____.._____..._______._._.__-__.__.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 184,418 45,300 20,000 4,000 1,000 --0-- 40,000 --0-- 12,000 306,718 306,718 11 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .............................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel .............................. ....^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........___.._..,,..$ Publications and Printing .......................................-$ Equipment Purchases _--_,,._--,,_--_-__--__----._....--.,,.._.$ Per Diem and Fees .__.___.....__...__,,._..__.._......._.,,_.$ Computer Charges .................................$ Other Contractual Expense ........................^ 2,690,865 593,366 105,000 8,900 46,500 41,776 77,820 200,917 69,500 B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions .----.................-._..,,.....-...-._.,,,,...--.......$ 39,481,082 1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget: Personal Services .............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,------...--.$ Publications and Printing ...,,.,,,,_..,,.........-..--.........$ Equipment Purchases ....----------..._--- ...,,--_--__.....$ Per Diem and Fees ........................... ....^ Computer Charges ....................... .....................$ Other Contractual Expense ........ .........................^ Total Funds Budgeted ....................$ State Funds Budgeted .......................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 922,601 452,393 1,950 22,500 125 35,860 19,000 --0-- --0-- 1,454,429 1,122,629 83 2152 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, ; 2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services ...................... ......^ Regular Operating Expenses ..........____.........._._._....,,.$ Travel ..................................... .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____-_._____._.____$ Publications and Printing ................^ Equipment Purchases ..................... .....^ Per Diem and Fees .,,,,_-___.$ Computer Charges .............................. ....^ Other Contractual Expense __.._._..._.._...._._..._.......___.$ Capital Outlay ............................ 4 Total Funds Budgeted ............_._................._..._......,,...$ State Funds Budgeted ................... 4 Total Positions Budgeted 2,498,800 1,422,075 8,400 66,000 673 90,075 22,000 --0-- --0-- 40,000 4,148,023 4,136,023 227 3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget: Personal Services .................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._..._..-...-,,.--.....__.._...$ Travel ............................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--........._._.$ Publications and Printing ___________.__$ Equipment Purchases ........................ .^ Per Diem and Fees ...................... ^ Computer Charges .................................^ Other Contractual Expense .................. ..^ Authority Lease Rentals ....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... ^ State Funds Budgeted ...................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 2,582,238 1,111,100 4,000 34,700 1,000 83,525 49,875 --0-- --0-- 640,000 4,506,438 4,504,638 246 4. Georgia State Prison Budget: Personal Services .._.-.-.-,,.......___.___._._._...--.........___._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .................^ Travel ...._....,,.............._..__.._.........___..___.___.............__.._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.._...............$ Publications and Printing ............ ....^ Equipment Purchases ................................ ^ Per Diem and Fees ....................... ^ Computer Charges ........................................$ Other Contractual Expense ...,,....._.._...._.._.._........_....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,......._..__.._...._..,,..........._..........$ State Funds Budgeted -.._.._...-............_......_.............-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,061,281 3,048,960 6,000 88,000 1,600 146,000 88,000 --0-- --0-- 8,439,841 8,304,841 460 5. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services .......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .--....___--..--.__.------__$ Travel ........................................................ ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..,,.___..._.._..$ Publications and Printing ......................$ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ 3,654,400 2,174,700 15,700 55,000 2,560 243,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2153 Per Diem and Fees -----__-----.--_-__---...._._._-___....._..$ Computer Charges --..--.-....-..--..-.--_---.--.-._-...___._-_$ Other Contractual Expense _-.________-...____,,.-.--_____.____$ Total Funds Budgeted __.___._...__...___._.____.________.__.____.____$ State Funds Budgeted ____..._......._._.__......._..__......_,,..,,.? Total Positions Budgeted 124,000 --0-- --0-- 6,269,360 5,897,360 346 6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services _______._,,______._._______.__.____,,_.________________$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,.._._-.----...--_--_._..._,,.$ Travel --,,-----.___-,,:,,--._,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.._._--_.__.._..$ Publications and Printing ....__.._...___........._._..........__.$ Equipment Purchases __.,,.__,,,,_____.,, .__......$ Per Diem and Fees .........._.....___._....__._--.........___...._..$ Computer Charges .__.-.......___......__..........___.........___....$ Other Contractual Expense -_._...-..-- ...--.----...-.--$ Authority Lease Rentals .... __,,.__,,.__,,,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ___......__.........___......_..................$ State Funds Budgeted ....._.......__.__......__...........__._.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 640,000 352,000 3,550 9,000 350 27,800 9,800 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,142,500 1,124,500 60 7. Walker Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services _._....,...._..........._._.....,,.._._..........__._-.$ Regular Operating Expenses --.--....---_.....-----.-..-...$ Travel ........_._....._.__........_...___......._.__.....__..................__..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_......._._...$ Publications and Printing .............._._._..__....._._.,,......$ Equipment Purchases ........__.._....._.___.....__.........._.......$ Per Diem and Fees .._._._......._._._......,,........__............_.$ Computer Charges --._........_......__...--...-.-..--..-_._--...-.$ Other Contractual Expense --._..._----_--------------$ Authority Lease Rentals ................_._........_.._._-.....$ Total Funds Budgeted _._........._......._._....._...___.............$ State Funds Budgeted .._._._......._..._..........._.__.._._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 598,000 376,000 2,450 15,000 425 32,800 10,500 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,135,175 1,135,175 59 8. Kemper Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services .........,...............__...........__............_...$ Regular Operating Expenses -..._-_.---____--.--_.__--..-._$ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.---__-.--_.--$ Publications and Printing ..__.......__......__..___.....___.___.$ Equipment Purchases .__.___.........___......._.........___......__.$ Per Diem and Fees ....___.....__......_........__._._..._._...__......$ Computer Charges --.-....._.--..-......._,,_._._-,,----._.,,.-...$ Other Contractual Expense __......_.---......_.-..-.....-.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................_...$ State Funds Budgeted ............_...._.._......._._._._..__.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 500,000 416,000 2,500 7,500 300 10,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- 946,300 946,300 58 2154 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 9. Georgia Women's Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ............_,, ..................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................................$ Travel ...............................................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--.--.....-.......$ Publications and Printing ._________.-.- ... ..____$ Equipment Purchases ....--.,,.............._..._,,.,,..............$ Per Diem and Fees ---.-_._.__..._........._....._.$ Computer Charges .............................-........................$ Other Contractual Expense _........._.........._...-......,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ State Funds Budgeted --...__________. .... .___.___$ Total Positions Budgeted 841,350 217,150 2,000 21,500 400 25,500 4,100 --0-- 2,500 1,114,500 1,114,500 104 10. Ingram Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services .............................................-........$ Regular Operating Expenses ........._.._......._._.....,,......$ Travel ...................................................... ........^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........_._....._...$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................$ Per Diem and Fees .............................._......._.............$ Computer Charges ---------.--,,.,,--------------__.....$ Other Contractual Expense _._...... .-..................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................._..._..... .............,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 355,000 305,000 2,000 20,000 225 10,000 7,500 --0-- --0-- 699,725 699,725 58 11. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ........................... ^ Travel ........................................................ ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,-------.___.$ Publications and Printing ..................................^ Equipment Purchases ...........-.._.....-.._._._..--__...._.....$ Per Diem and Fees .._._..._..............-....-.---_..-.-$ Computer Charges ....................^_._...........................I Other Contractual Expense .........................,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................-..._-...-.....-...$ State Funds Budgeted ....................,,,,_,,-...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 650,000 497,000 4,000 30,000 1,000 600,000 18,000 --0-- --0-- 1,800,000 1,800,000 150 12. Glynco Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ....... ^ .......... .,..............$ Regular Operating Expenses ..-....,,--....,,,,.._.........$ Travel ^.............................................---.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................^ Publications and Printing ,,_.._...,,.,,_,,---------------$ Equipment Purchases ............... ...........-..^-.......^ 1,100,000 400,000 6,000 40,000 500 35,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Per Diem and Pees ----....,,.... Computer Charges .............. Other Contractual Expense Capital Outlay _.....,,..-........... Total Funds Budgeted .......... State Funds Budgeted ........... Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,500,000 3,101,500 3,101,500 200 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,101,500 is designated and committed for Glynco Correctional Institution. Provided, further, that these funds shall only be available for expenditure upon said facility and real estate being transferred and deeded to the State at no cost to the State or upon approval for expenditure for another project by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House of Representatives and the Senate. 13. Work Release Center Budget: Personal Services ....................... ............^ Regular Operating Expenses .._....--,,,,.----.--,,,,.,,,,$ Travel .......................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.__.__..____--_$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases .........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ..................^........................^ Computer Charges ........................................^ Other Contractual Expense .................. ..........^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 172,000 154,000 2,200 5,000 211 5,492 8,500 --0-- --0-- 347,403 347,403 16 14. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services ...........................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ....................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ................................$ Equipment Purchases ......................................... ..^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges .......................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................. ......^ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ 31,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 31,000 31,000 15. Impact Centers Budget: Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses --.....---.......----......--.$ Travel ..........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ 98,488 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 2156 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Computer Charges ...........-.........--............................^ Other Contractual Expense __..._-.....__.................._.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................$ State Funds Budgeted .... .... ....-.......$ --0-- --0-- 98,488 98,488 16. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services ........................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses ............................^ Travel ._.__.__._..---.-------.._. ..^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................. ^ Publications and Printing ................................_....._.$ Equipment Purchases ..................... .^ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ..^, Computer Charges ...,,_..,,.._._..._......_.._..........._._.........$ Other Contractual Expense __...._..-.............__.._._..._-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................. ...^ State Funds Budgeted ................ .^ Total Positions Budgeted 185,000 45,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 231,500 231,500 20 17. Food Processing and Distribution Unit Budget: Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..................... ^ Travel ...^................ .^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............... ^ Publications and Printing ..................................$ Equipment Purchases ................................... ...^ Per Diem and Fees ..........................................^ Computer Charges ..................................... ..........^ Other Contractual Expense ................. ...^ Total Funds Budgeted ....................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...................^ Total Positions Budgeted 49,000 10,000 1,500 -- 0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- -- 0-- 60,500 60,500 7 18. Court Costs, Overtime, and Inmate Release Funds Budget: Personal Services -- Overtime ................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ................................-................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-----------$ Publications and Printing ...................... ..^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................ ....^ Court Costs .........................................................I County Subsidy .......................................$ Computer Charges _____----._._------______._________.__..-----$ Other Contractual Expense ........................... ^ Inmate Release Fund ........................4 Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................I State Funds Budgeted ......-.........-__._...-..................._-$ Total Positions Budgeted 50,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 110,000 3,285,000 --0-- --0-- 383,000 3,828,000 3,828,000 0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2167 19. Pre-release Centers Budget: Personal Services ...........................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ..................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,_......_....._$ Publications and Printing ..............................^ Equipment Purchases _.--.......--....._.--.......__........._,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ....._..__......_._..._.........,,..,,.._._.___._.,,$ Computer Charges ........................ .......^ Other Contractual Expense __.._,,____.__._______.._______,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .................... ^ State Funds Budgeted .................$ Total Positions Budgeted 534,000 263,550 9,000 15,000 1,000 159,450 12,000 --0-- 3,000 997,000 997,000 51 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ....................... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,___,,._--__,,----.__--,,--__$ Travel .__.,,--,,_._-_-_-___._,,_-.___.___.____-_-__._--____--_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ......................... ^ Equipment Purchases ...._......................... .....^ Per Diem and Fees .............................. ^ Computer Charges ................................. ....^ Other Contractual Expense __-_......_--_.......____...........$ Court Costs ............................................. ..^ Authority Lease Rentals ................. ...^ Capital Outlay ........................................ ^ Inmate Release Fund ,,...,,_._..__._........_.$ County Subsidy ......................................^ 20,523,158 11,244,928 72,750 429,200 10,369 1,504,502 403,275 --0-- 5,500 110,000 840,000 1,540,000 383,000 3,285,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institu tion. Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute. C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation ........_._.._........,........._._.__.._-.............$ 6,214,294 1. Probation and Parole Field Supervision Budget: Personal Services ______---________.,,__.----_.-- Regular Operating Expenses ........... Travel .._........._....-......__..._..__.....-__........-... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ._._............... 332,261 28,156 10,000 --0-- 500 2158 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Equipment Purchases ................................ ..........^ Per Diem and Fees ................................................^ Computer Charges _,,.,,__.__.--____.___._--.__,,___._____.___.__,,$ Other Contractual Expense ................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................. ....jf State Funds Budgeted .................................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 370,917 370,917 18 2. Probation/Parole Budget: Personal Services ................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ........_...........-.........................._..............,,_..__.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----------.--$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................I Per Diem and Fees ............................................. Computer Charges ........................................... .....^ Other Contractual Expense ...................... ...^ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .....................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 4,449,047 359,010 308,000 --0-- 1,742 56,328 13,250 --0-- 20,000 5,207,377 5,207,377 401 3. Treatment Centers Budget: Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .................................^ Travel _____._---_-_--......._,,._____.______.--___--___.___,,_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--..._--.....$ Publications and Printing ..............,,,,_,,..._..............$ Equipment Purchases .....................................__.___,,_$ Per Diem and Fees ..............................................^ Computer Charges .................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ............--.--............ ^ Total Funds Budgeted .................................... .......^ State Funds Budgeted ......................................^.......^ Total Positions Budgeted 399,942 218,614 8,340 --0-- 1,873 1,007 6,224 -- 0-- --0-- 636,000 636,000 41 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ,,......................,,_....,,.....,,.,,........$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,__-__--.,,-,,,,--,,--_--,,--$ Travel ...........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --..-...,,..--..,,$ Publications and Printing .................................. ..^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................. 4 Computer Charges .................................................$ Other Contractual Expense .................................^, 5,181,250 605,780 326,340 --0-- 4,115 57,335 19,474 --0-- 20,000 D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles ......-.........................................$ 449,262 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services .............._.,,_,,._.........._...._...._.,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses .--....--.----..-.------...$ Travel ........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................^ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Pees ___...-_.,,______________.-..--___________._..$ Computer Charges ..,,.------...,,..,,.-------._......_._--$ Other Contractual Expense ................ .............^ Total Funds Budgeted .....-.._..._,,.-....._,,-_....,,..-.........$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................J$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................-^ Travel ......................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ...............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ 2159 423,878 20,684 18,000 --0-- 1,200 1,000 17,200 --0-- --0-- 481,962 449,262 25 423,878 20,684 18,000 --0-- 1,200 1,000 17,200 --0-- --0-- Section 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety ______,,__.$ 25,297,736 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services .......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ....._..--..--_..,,._..--.....$ Travel ........._-.--_--_--.......--_---..-.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .............,,.,,...-..-...........,,.._...... State Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted 253,847 22,600 13,000 --0-- 7,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 --0-- 301,447 --0-- 16 2. Commissioner's Office Budget: Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ,,----_------------_----$ Travel ........................................... .......^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,......_....,,..,,$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ,,,,,,,,........--.............................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................................^ 270,000 48,281 4,690 5,000 16,105 4,000 3,000 2160 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Computer Charges --.---.,,..--.........----_.................$ Other Contractual Expense .______._..--------.------_.,,_$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................... ....^ State Funds Budgeted ___._______._______..__._,,.__.__.____..________$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- 351,076 351,076 16 3. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ................................... .....^ Regular Operating Expenses .................. ....^ Travel ............................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing ..................................$ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...._...-............_.,,.-...-..........--$ Computer Charges ,,__.-_-___.___._.,_____.--.---_---$ Other Contractual Expense ..........................$ Total Funds Budgeted _..._...._..._,,..,,-$ State Funds Budgeted ............................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 740,505 1,179,714 2,750 --0-- 25,400 11,107 8,550 80,200 --0-- 2,048,226 2,048,226 68 4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services ....................................... .......^ Regular Operating Expenses .,,.___..__.--.--.--............$ Travel ....___......_,,..._............................_......__..............._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ............................--..--............^ Per Diem and Fees ......................... ..^ Computer Charges ..........................--............^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................... .^ State Funds Budgeted ........... ........^ Total Positions Budgeted 16,422,336 2,039,908 86,748 945,000 888,103 346,429 88,520 1,175,854 --0-- 21,992,898 21,927,301 1,194 5. Mandate Training--Operations Budget: Personal Services ............................................ ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ...............^ Travel ................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.-...--...----if Publications and Printing _,,___......,,.___.,,.,,..............$ Equipment Purchases ..........................................^ Per Diem and Fees ...........................................$ Computer Charges .............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ,,..,,__--.----..---.--,,,,,,_--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__..__.,,...._.__.._._-.-____--.___.----$ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 144,000 38,736 6,710 7,300 1,623 33,495 --0-- -- 0-- --0-- 231,864 231,864 11 6. Police Academy: Personal Services ........................-..............$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,__..----------.--.._--$ 300,680 69,903 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2161 Travel _.,,...__...._...,,_,,._....__..,,.....__._......_.,,._....._,,.._..,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-_..,,.--_...._$ Publications and Printing __..._.,,........_.....__..,,_.........$ Equipment Purchases _....-...--...--...--..--..---.._..,,.__.$ Per Diem and Pees ...--_._....._....._....._....._...__....._..__..$ Computer Charges ___.-_._,,.._..._..--._.....-.--.._.-.,,..-_.,.,,.$ Other Contractual Expense _-----___--._------.__,,_----_$ Capital Outlay ........_....._..........._.-_.._..._.-.........._..........$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-..._$ State Funds Budgeted .............._.__...._.._......_..._._..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,706 --0-- 6,980 23,500 47,000 --0-- --0-- 370,000 823,769 739,269 18 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .,,_,,..-..-,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses __.__.,,_.__--....--............. $ Travel _._._._._._._..._._.,,-..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.-_.--.----__$ Publications and Printing ........._......._..-...-.....,,......$ Equipment Purchases ,,...-..,,...._..,,.__.._....._.,,......,,...._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...._._..._........._-..........,...__-.....__...._.$ Computer Charges ___.._____.____.___._.____,,_________..___,,___--__$ Other Contractual Expense _............._,,..__.,,_..,,....--...$ Capital Outlay ............._......,,.___.._...._.....__.._.....__....._..$ 18,131,368 3,399,142 119,604 957,300 945,211 420,531 148,070 1,258,054 --0-- 370,000 Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American As sociation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police). Provided, that of the above appropriation, $370,000 is designated and committed to renovate and re-roof the Georgia Police Academy. Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System ............,,......-...-...__...._....._...._..$ 8,415,180 Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ._.._...-_..... Employer Contributions -.,,_..--. Total Funds Budgeted .__..__......... State Funds Budgeted ,,--__--__--. 137,000 8,278,180 8,415,180 8,415,180 Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ,,____,,$ Employer Contributions ._........-........._....-_-._....._...._..$ 137,000 8,278,180 2162 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission ...._..........,,,,$ 2,331,260 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services ........................................................9 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel ......................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________--__.____$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................I Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^, State Funds Budgeted ............. .....................^ Total Positions Budgeted 516,920 30,907 7,500 --0-- 1,500 2,300 --0-- --0-- --0-- 559,127 559,127 27 2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services ....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses -__.--.--______.__.,,_--_.__.$ Travel _--..___._..__._..____._____...._.-___.____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ Publications and Printing ..,,......._.........,,.......___.._$ Equipment Purchases ....--.,,,,---.-.--........................$ Per Diem and Fees ...............................................^ Computer Charges --.--,----..,,....,,....--..._..--..._..--.._$ Other Contractual Expense .-_.......,,_....,,-_,,...._....._$ Total Funds Budgeted _.__,,..____________,,____________._,,,,,,_._.$ State Funds Budgeted ......................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 551,972 99,966 35,000 3,500 9,700 6,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 709,138 709,138 44 3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services ..............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses --____.----._.----_-__--__$ Travel .................... .......^.......................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .............................................$ Computer Charges -_.-..--_--..---..-..,,..--_..--.._._......$ Other Contractual Expense --._....--...--.-----------$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ....... ...^...............................^ Total Positions Budgeted 805,316 105,005 43,500 --0-- 9,000 34,000 104,850 --0-- --0-- 1,101,671 1,062,995 56 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ................................ ...................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$ Travel ...................................................................... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................^ 1,874,208 235,878 86,000 3,500 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2163 Publications and Printing .......,,..._.__._,,........._..._....$ Equipment Purchases -,,....----...,,.--.--.--..._.----,,... $ Per Diem and Fees ................................ ...^ Computer Charges ..................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ........._,,,,...,,....._._....$ 20,200 42,300 107,850 --0-- --0-- Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions _____..._....__._._.$ 266,451,760 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services .............................. ....^ 219,840,570 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ............... ...^ 75,214,500 Teachers' Retirement ....__.._....__._.._....-_............._...._.$ 16,911,430 Capital Outlay .................. ...^ 10,000,000 Authority Lease Rentals ............................. ^ 22,686,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..............................................I 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted .................................. .^ 346,652,500 State Funds Budgeted ..................... ^ 234,295,000 Total Positions Budgeted 15,900 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is designated and committed for planning of a Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia. Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,686,000 in F.Y. 1976 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental con tracts as a first charge on such funds. Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever. Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the Uni versity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose ap proval, shall be evidenced in writing. 2164 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System. No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant pur poses until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended. Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate. Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimate of student fees by $1,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income. 2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services ,,,, ..._...,,....,,$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Con tractual Expense .....,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _..,,..._.__...__.____.-...__._._..........._.$ State Funds Budgeted ....._......_.__........_._.............__....$ Total Positions Budgeted 268,500 121,900 390,400 390,400 23 3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services ._..________,,__._,,_,,_.____.._.._______.__________._$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and other Contrac tual Expense _,, ... .__--,,__$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._---....__......_.__.......__......_......$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.,,... $ Total Positions Budgeted 803,500 763,000 1,566,500 575,500 38 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2165 4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services ._..___.,,_._.-..___....___.........___....___..._...$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense _.._._.-..__._..._-...__-...._-..___-.....__.....__.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._....___..-,,_._-..._..._..___...___.._.__.$ State Funds Budgeted _....-......___..._-...._.._..._.__..._-..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 6,830,700 2,254,000 9,084,700 2,352,000 201 5. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services __.....,._...-.___..._._...__.........._-.___.._--.$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense ...._..__.__..._...._._....__._..._...-__....,,__...._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted __..._...._-....._-_...___-._...__.-_._....$ State Funds Budgeted ...__._..___...___.._.__...____,,.___...____,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 761,017 363,257 1,124,274 412,819 66 6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget: Personal Services ,,,,__--. $ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense ,,.,,,,._.....,,.-$ Total Funds Budgeted ........__......_..__..,,-._...._._-...-..._.$ State Funds Budgeted .._-...._..._.,,-....._._...._-..__.__..._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 9,898,976 5,113,745 15,012,721 9,421,000 848 7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services ....... $ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense _...._...-............__.-.-.._._-..._...__.....-....._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._-._..._....._._...-..--..-_-_.._..$ State Funds Budgeted ...... $ Total Positions Budgeted 14,304,624 2,386,417 16,691,041 8,535,041 953 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is de signated and committed for six specialist and three clerical positions and $100,000 is designated and com mitted for operational costs of the Cooperative Ex tension Services. 2166 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: Personal Services _-_...,,-__...,,___...,,__....,,._-....._-.....-_.$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense ....._.......,,..__......___.....__..........,,......_._..$ Total Funds Budgeted __...._.-...__._...._._......____-......_.$ State Funds Budgeted .__._..__._,,__,,.____ ,,,,.,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted 16,532,779 5,774,675 22,307,454 10,470,000 1,971 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......_.,,..-.__...__._............-_.____.....___..-$ 269,240,666 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense .__.._...._.,,......_._,,._.......,,..,,....___...____,,..$ 91,991,494 Teachers' Retirement .__...-..,,......._....._-........__,,...___.$ 16,911,430 Capital Outlay ......,,....__....-.._....-_._....-_......-__........_,,..$ 10,000,000 Authority Lease Rentals .....-__.....--......-___....__-....,,_.$ 22,686,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .._.,,-.-._.........__...__.....-_.,,.....___......__-..$ 2,000,000 B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office _-__-..._._.....$ 6,499,750 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services _______._-_______-_.___.-___._._-_.__.__._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense .....--......-......---..............--...............I SREB Payments ._.__....._._.$ Medical Scholarships ,,.-_--..,, __-._.$ Regents Scholarships ..__......__--.....___..._.._-..._.-......-.$ Grants to Junior Colleges ____.._______________,,_,,_________...$ Total Funds Budgeted __________._...____._..____.______________._-$ State Funds Budgeted -..___......_......,,.......---.....--...,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,662,400 390,350 732,000 345,000 200,000 3,170,000 6,499,750 6,499,750 104 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services __,,..____,,.__._.,,...-.....___.,,__......._.._..__ $ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Ve hicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equipment Pur chases, Computer Charges, and Other Contrac tual Expense .........................................................I SREB Payments ........................................................I Medical Scholarships .__...._..__..,,._....__...._.._.....__..,,,,...$ Regents Scholarships ......__..._.,,...._._....__..,,..__....._..._ $ Grants to Junior Colleges ............._._._..._........__.....__.$ 1,662,400 390,350 732,000 345,000 200,000 3,170,000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2167 Section 36. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ...,.._......_......-.$ 23,896,696 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services ............-.............-.--.-..............-..I County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA .__,,_...$ Regular Operating Expenses ________,,__--,,_$ Travel ... .......... -._.,,.__.-.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........-.....--..$ Publications and Printing _____.__,,_________,,____-_-____--_._-- Equipment Purchases ___.,,.-__.----,,...,,_.._----.._--_,,_._.$ Per Diem and Fees ..-.._.....----$ Computer Charges _._,,____,,.___,,___.._____..__.__..-_-.__.__--._.$ Other Contractual Expense .........----.------.-------If Total Funds Budgeted ____..____,,___..___._...____._,,.._..__-._$ State Funds Budgeted _.,,___.__.___._.._...-.____--_-.._-_---$ Total Positions Budgeted 459,000 436,000 912,172 12,000 4,000 165,000 4,850 19,800 35,000 --0-- 2,047,822 2,047,822 32 2. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services __...__.______...._____._.__.__..____,,____.._.___-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..,_.-...--..-.._--....----,,$ Travel .......................... .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..,,.------._-$ Publications and Printing __.,,..._......._.....___....._....._..$ Equipment Purchases _.__......__......_._...._.._......__......__...$ Per Diem and Fees _______ _,,_,,-,,$ Computer Charges ,,....,,,,... ,,....$ Other Contractual Expense _--,,_-_----.--.--.._.-----$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.._.__.........___..-____....._......_-...$ State Funds Budgeted .._._..-...._..._.-_-......_._-.....--..$ Total Positions Budgeted 812,500 24,740 1,500 --0-- 6,736 24,000 1,000 49,000 --0-- 919,476 919,476 70 3. Property Tax Budget: Personal Services .-......__....,,_,,.........._.._......_._......-_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._....,,__..----..------..$ Travel .....___....,_.-_....._..-......__...,,.__-.....,,..._.__-......_...... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . ... - $ Publications and Printing .._.......__...._.....,,........_.......$ Equipment Purchases ..._........._...................__-.........$ Per Diem and Fees ......_......._.-......_.-..._._....__......-....$ Computer Charges ....-...._._........._..._-_..._.-......._-.._.$ Other Contractual Expense _____,,_.___.________-______-_.____$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ........_._ $ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff _..._._._...--__.__..$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund -.....--..----..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......._........_........._......_........._...$ State Funds Budgeted .........._.._..--...........-.--....$ Total Positions Budgeted 800,000 24,442 44,600 9,200 82,000 2,775 46,000 1,100,000 --0-- 325,000 1,250,000 --0-- 3,684,017 3,483,017 64 In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the 2168 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties. Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the In tangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein. 4. Sales Taxation Budget: Personal Services ,,,,_....,,....,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ..__..__........._.__.._...._.....$ Travel ....,,..------.,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_..__,,--......_.$ Publications and Printing _..__..._..__.._..___......,,._......._.$ Equipment Purchases ...-_.__.._....._.__...__.____._...._.__...--..$ Per Diem and Fees _______._________,,__________________._._______._,,.$ Computer Charges ,,----$ Other Contractual Expense _.---.._..__......._.----_,,_..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._._....._._.___......__._._........._,,.$ State Funds Budgeted _.__...__.__-.....__._..._._.__........_.._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 769,537 71,252 4,000 --0-- 53,600 7,300 --0-- 310,000 --0-- 1,215,689 1,215,689 75 5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget: Personal Services _..,,...$ Regular Operating Expenses _...._.._._,,--...._._------..$ Travel ,, . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......._.----.....$ Publications and Printing .,,_..$ Equipment Purchases _......_.__._,,-,,.___.----..-.------._..$ Per Diem and Fees .._.__.._..._..._..._..___.___-....._..--....___$ Computer Charges .....__..__.._..___._....__.______._....-__.._......$ Other Contractual Expense ..,,_...._.....,,._..._......._._....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._-....._..._......._-........_-....._.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._.._......._..._..........__........_.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 347,000 7,244 2,000 --0-- 50,000 1,755 --0-- 270,000 --0-- 677,999 677,999 36 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $165,000 is designated and com mitted for redesign of Motor Fuel Computer System. 6. Income Taxation Budget: Personal Services .........._........._.-.-.............._....._..._._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--.......--.--...._..--..._$ Travel _,, $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--......----..$ Publications and Printing . ._............._.$ Equipment Purchases ....--.......-.--._...,,-- ...__,, ..._....$ Per Diem and Fees ._......................_........._... .._.....$ 1,268,546 146,733 3,507 --0-- 250,300 7,165 --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2169 Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense .__._._......_..._.._._...,,___._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted _..._________._.._...__.____._._.____________..$ State Funds Budgeted ..... $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,600,000 --0-- 3,276,251 3,276,251 115 7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services ... ......__............_._.._._._._..__.._...__._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._..._.,,____.._..,,_...__._..$ Travel . . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......... $ Publications and Printing _______.____._._____.___._____.._._____$ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees ........_.__........._....................._..__....$ Computer Charges ..........$ Other Contractual Expense .__......,,.___._.......,,._.._.._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..________._.-._______..___..________...___.$ State Funds Budgeted ._._.__......_...._.__._......_._....._..__._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,606,552 195,508 47,000 110,400 13,500 5,832 11,200 50,000 --0-- 2,039,992 2,039,992 122 8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget: Personal Services .......... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ........... $ Travel .....................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . $ Publications and Printing .._._._..______________.._________...,,.$ Equipment Purchases ................................................I Per Diem and Fees ..... $ Computer Charges _.........$ Other Contractual Expense .__..._._._..,,.._......,,..._.._.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._..._.._........_.._........_._.__._........$ State Funds Budgeted ..........._.._._._........_..._..............$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,800,000 241,726 5,212 13,800 261,840 17,740 300 2,115,000 --0-- 4,455,618 4,455,618 207 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $500,000 is designated and com mitted for redesign of the Motor Vehicle Computer System. 9. Central Audit Budget: Personal Services ......--.__......----.._.._.... Regular Operating Expenses ..--....,,-- Travel ............._...._........._.._.._...._...,......__.. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing ....._.............. Equipment Purchases -____._.....--.____...-- Per Diem and Fees .._._............._....._..... Computer Charges _....,,____.__....-_--_..__._... Other Contractual Expense ._..-_..___._.,, Total Funds Budgeted ............_.._....... .. State Funds Budgeted ............. .......... Total Positions Budgeted 1,443,886 30,636 176,614 --0-- 3,000 4,400 1,000 3,000 --0-- 1,662,536 1,662,536 94 2170 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services .................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ...--........------.--,,_.,,$ Travel ..........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ______....___.____._._..._______..____..$ Equipment Purchases .................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................. .....^ Computer Charges __.............,,,,.....................,,.____.,,. $ Other Contractual Expense ...............................$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.,,___.........................._.__....._.$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................$ Total Positions Budgeted 3,179,907 156,171 235,000 8,918 21,300 2,000 8,000 3,611,296 3,611,296 257 11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget: Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ...----.......--...,,,,__,,,,.$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ----.----.----------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............---__._______..........-$ Total Positions Budgeted 68,250 438,750 507,000 507,000 0 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $68,250 is de signated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the produc tion of at least 105,000 motor vehicle tags. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ............................. 4 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA ......$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................$ Travel ........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........__._.___._.$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ............................................I Per Diem and Fees ............................. ...........$ Computer Charges ................... ..^ Other Contractual Expense ,,_._----_....--.--.--..__..,,.$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ,,.._.......$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff --.-.....-.__.$ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ...................$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund _._..,,...._....._..__..$ 12,486,928 436,000 1,810,624 531,433 137,400 894,894 97,117 81,300 5,540,000 --0-- 325,000 1,250,000 507,000 --0-- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2171 Section 37. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ___.___________._....._____.._.$ 6,156,605 1. Occupational Certification Budget: Personal Services ,,--..,,...-$ Regular Operating Expenses .......__._._..-..-.............$ Travel ............. ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._........,,.__.$ Publications and Printing __.,,..........,,....__..___.__.....__..$ Equipment Purchases ..___.._..___.._-___-._-_,,__...__._..__..-..$ Per Diem and Fees __._..-...._...................__.___.___.___.__.._.$ Computer Charges ........--,,_,,,,-------.--........---....--$ Other Contractual Expense ._.___--__.__,,_____,,_,,__________$ Total Funds Budgeted .......-....-..._..__._-..._..........._...-$ State Funds Budgeted -,,--....,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,310,981 365,770 134,000 --0-- 33,000 21,000 85,000 --0-- --0-- 1,949,751 1,949,751 124 2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services ..._.......-.............-..___._._...........-..$ Regular Operating Expenses ________..._._______.________________$ Travel .___._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........._..._.___ $ Publications and Printing ............ ..^. $ Equipment Purchases ._---,,-----------______,,,,--____-- $ Per Diem and Fees ..........._.._.......,,._.__ $ Computer Charges .............................. .........^ Other Contractual Expense ..................................-^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................ .....^ Total Positions Budgeted 208,666 24,233 5,000 --0-- 2,000 2,100 --0-- --0-- --0-- 241,999 241,999 14 3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ...........................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........----,,-$ Publications and Printing .._._._._................,,,,.......... $ Equipment Purchases _._-._._.-_..-............_..,,_......._._._.$ Per Diem and Fees _.,,.....--....------.--..-...._-..-...........$ Computer Charges .______.________--._,,.__-._._____._______.________$ Other Contractual Expense -..........._..-.....-_._.._..........$ Total Fund Budgeted ..........,,-._.___-_._....-............_...$ State Funds Budgeted ..______.__....._.._.__..__._.___._______.,,_.$ Total Positions Budgeted 226,387 18,020 5,800 --0-- 3,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 50,000 306,207 306,207 21 4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget: Personal Services .____.___.,,_.___.___.___.__.__.._____.__.___.___.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,------____,,_______._____,,$ Travel ._............_.,,.........-.__.-_._.--._-...........-......-....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._........._...._..$ 250,053 5,762 46,800 --0-- 2172 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Publications and Printing ...__.....,,...._..._.._._._._..........$ Equipment Purchases $ Per Diem and Fees ,,._,,__._,,_$ Computer Charges __.._.__._.._.__........._........,,.._..__.,,_.....$ Other Contractual Expense ...,,._.._,,,,__._..__..___________.$ Total Funds Budgeted . ,, .,, $ State Funds Budgeted ........_.._...__..______._...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 200 1,800 500 --0-- --0-- 305,115 305,115 15 5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services ..._............_..._________.......,,_............._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,......_..__.__.____._.,,__..__$ Travel __..____..___._. ........_.._..___._....__.___.___.____._...,,.............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,...-...----..--$ Publications and Printing ........_.,,.......,,....____..___._.___.$ Equipment Purchases ..__..__...___.__.___._._.,,_._,,...........,,..$ Per Diem and Fees ._...._._....__._.-..,,...--.,,.--.--,,--.---$ Computer Charges .........__......__.....___.______..._.._._.____._..$ Other Contractual Expense ....._..__..-...--..-.........._,,.$ Authority Lease Rentals ........_...-...._,,...............-......$ Total Funds Budgeted $ State Funds Budgeted _.._..._.._...._..._......-,,...........-.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,103,177 109,751 7,500 --0-- 23,000 11,200 --0-- --0-- --0-- 815,000 2,069,628 2,069,628 91 6. General Services Budget: Personal Services .,,..,,....,,,,,,._._.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_...____.___._______.___.___...$ Travel __..................-___.-_...__.__...-..__-.___.__..--.___.....-......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..._...._.--..,,$ Publications and Printing ,,__,,__$ Equipment Purchases _.......-..,,.....,,.._.....-._--_--------$ Per Diem and Fees .,,.._.,,$ Computer Charges ......_.._..__.,,...................,,___..._._.___.$ Other Contractual Expense .._._..__.___.._..___.___.__.._....._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__....,,......,,........,, $ State Funds Budgeted ......_......._..._.___.._.._._.___..._.___._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 422,666 54,871 8,500 --0-- 60,000 4,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- 552,037 552,037 32 7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services ........................................................I Regular Operating Expenses __._....._......._.....,,.........$ Travel ........,,_..._..._-....,,_..._..............-..___.._..___.,,,,,,...._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.__......_._._._.$ Publications and Printing .............._.......................$ Equipment Purchases .._...._...._.__...___._..___._._.._..._..___._.$ Per Diem and Fees .........._......__..._......___._...__..._._._.._..$ Computer Charges _.._..._...,,_......,,.....,,_.....__..._,,_._.....$ Other Contractual Expense __________..._..__..___...._.__...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted _......._.._...__._._......_..................$ State Funds Budgeted $ Total Positions Budgeted 439,174 50,977 2,500 --0-- 80,000 4,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 576,651 576,651 29 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2173 8. Bicentennial Commission Budget: , Personal Services .,,__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_ _. $ Travel .._______________-______________-___________________,,___________.__.___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______ _________.$ Publications and Printing ____._____________,,.._________.____._____$ Equipment Purchases __----____________--_____,,-,,--_______._$ Per Diem and Fees _______________________________.____,,_________._.__$ Computer Charges __________________________.___,____________.._,,_____$ Other Contractual Expense _____.__--..._._._..,,.._..._______$ Total Funds Budgeted _______._. ____________..______________._____$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 75,812 366,905 8,000 --0-- 15,200 1,300 3,000 --0-- --0-- 470,217 155,217 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ................................................ ....^ Regular Operating Expenses _.___________,,_________ _._______$ Travel _______.._____________..________________..,,__.._____________.,,________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.._.... _ $ Publications and Printing ....................................^ Equipment Purchases _________________ _____________________________ $ Per Diem and Fees .... .......$ Computer Charges ._____..__.____,,$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................$ Authority Lease Rentals _______.__________________,,____________$ 4,036,916 996,289 218,100 --0-- 216,400 48,400 90,500 --0-- 50,000 815,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $10,000 is designated and committed for a study of land lot lines in Cobb County. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $50,000 of the amount budget ed to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and com mitted for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corpora tions. B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ......$ 1. State Building Administrative Board Budget: Personal Services _.__._,,_ $ Regular Operating Expenses ___.______.__________________._..$ Travel _____________._____________..____.______________.___________.___________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __----_,,_-_.___$ Publications and Printing ___,,_____________________________,,_____$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.___..__ .$ Per Diem and Fees ___________ __________________________ _ _ $ Computer Charges __.__,,_______,,_-_.--________$ Other Contractual Expense ..........................--.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ______________________,,_________._____$ State Funds Budgeted ______________.______________._________._____$ Total Positions Budgeted 102,066 72,566 10,000 8,000 --0-- 5,000 3,000 3,500 --0-- --0-- 102,066 . 102,066 6 2174 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ___________,,_,,____,,-_.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ............__..._-....-..___...$ Travel ..___.......,,.__..........__-_,,......-_.____.........__._-_-..-...,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,__--------_.-$ Publications and Printing _..___........___..__.____.-_....._.,,-$ Equipment Purchases ..--..,,.--..--..------.__.._-......--$ Per Diem and Fees ..,,..-...._......._._............._..__.._._.......$ Computer Charges _,,--.....--,,...--.____--........------..--$ Other Contractual Expense ----___-.------_----------$ 72,566 10,000 8,000 --0-- 5,000 3,000 3,500 --0-- --0-- Section 38. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission ,,___..___...$ 1. Internal Administration Activity Budget: Personal Services .______.......,,._.......,,.,,_-_._........._.___....? Regular Operating Expenses ________,,--_--_.__----,,._..--$ Travel _._........__.._-......_..__..__...,,___..........-.__.,,-.-_..._-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._----..--,,.$ Publications and Printing ......___.............___.,,....-._._...$ Equipment Purchases ._--.,,__.---..----,,-_,,.--.------..._.$ Per Diem and Fees _.._.............._._,,..-._...._-,,._...--....$ Computer Charges ....._...._......___..........____........__._,,.$ Other Contractual Expense --..,,..__--..--._.--......__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,_.____-_____-____--___,,.--_-..-$ State Funds Budgeted ........_-........____........._-_._...._.-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 9,921,679 609,616 129,735 21,500 --0-- 13,894 2,300 500 235,000 --0-- 1,012,545 699,868 50 2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget: Payment of Interest ___.,,,,___,,,,,,___.,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted .._._,,......._.__.........._...........__,,..$ State Funds Budgeted _,,__.,,...._.. ..... ._,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted 214,000 214,000 89,000 0 3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans ..._.............$ Tuition Equalization Grants ......___.,,.......-.__._._.._..._.$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ..........___.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._____._._.,,____,,..___...____._._________.$ State Funds Budgeted .......-..__...-.....__.__._......_--,,..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,233,500 6,007,311 1,280,000 9,520,811 9,120,811 0 4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget: Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships -.-....-..-.-__.......-,,......._-_.......__,,-...___... $ Total Funds Budgeted -__..__-..__-....--_.....-_.........$ State Funds Budgeted ........_-__.....,,_...-....._._-....._.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2175 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services __,,.______________.__,,,,_____________________.____$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................I Travel ------,,-----,,---,,---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,,,.--_------.$ Publications and Printing ,,..........,,....................,,....$ Equipment Purchases ...__.._..,,_._..___.._..__...,,___,,__.__,,_.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................--......_.,,.---_-.,,.-..-....$ Computer Charges ......................................................I Other Contractual Expense _.____----------..,,,,------$ Payment of Interest ____._.....-.______._______._______._.____._._._....$ Direct Guaranteed Loans ..-...-....-_,,._.__.___._._.___--._..$ Tuition Equalization Grants .._-...__..__.............__...__...$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ._,,_._..-....... $ Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships .._.___.__._.__.___.___.....,,............_......._......,,.$ 609,616 129,735 21,500 --0-- 13,894 2,300 500 235,000 --0-- 214,000 2,233,500 6,007,311 1,280,000 12,000 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committeed for the pur pose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields. Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the pur pose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of em ployment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended. Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law. Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,007,311 is designated and committed for Tuition Equaliza tion Grants to students attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needsbased scholarships to first-year and to second-year under graduate students as provided by applicable State and Federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran 2176 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Schol arship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholar ships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other post-second ary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Tuition Equalization Grants, $511,562 is designated and committed to raise grants to $500 for freshmen only, and that no such Tuition Equalization Grant shall be awarded to graduate students. Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Commit tee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee _.........__.._.__._._...._.._.._.___..,,......_.._._.__.._._...$ Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget: Personal Services ,, $ Regular Operating Expenses ..---,,..,,.-...._...,,.--....$ Travel .__.._...._._.._....._._.._.._._.._....,,_._..______...... ......._..___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________,,-- ...$ Publications and Printing ...._.______._...._.._..._...._,,...._..$ Equipment Purchases ......._..__..__--........._...__._._._--.....$ Per Diem and Fees ..... ..,,...$ Computer Charges ....,,-_.$ Other Contractual Expense .... $ Total Funds Budgeted ..............._..._.._............._..._..$ State Funds Budgeted ........_.._._._..........._....... ......____.$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Regular Operating Expenses ...------.-.--....._._...--...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..-----.-..._.___.___.--.....$ Travel ............$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __....-.._____.----$ Publications and Printing ._.._.._._........_.............._..._..$ Equipment Purchases ........_-..,,........_..-,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ..............$ Computer Charges .........._............$ Other Contractual Expense .... $ 468,456 159,181 44,703 25,400 --0-- 3,355 600 98,630 --0-- 136,587 468,456 468,456 11 44,703 44,703 25,400 --0-- 3,355 600 98,630 --0-- 136,587 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2177 Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System ,,......,,_.$ Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services _.........._._.__.___._._,,....__.______._........__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ......____...._-._...__._._-_--..$ Travel ..,,---. -,,._..--..,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----__-.--..--$ Publications and Printing ,,_.,,_,,,,__,,__$ Equipment Purchases ....._..___._._._.......__.._-...,,.....__._.$ Per Diem and Fees __._.,,_ ,,__,,,,,,,,_ $ Computer Charges _._......_._.__.___.....__.____________.._,,________$ Other Contractual Expense _________________._._______,,__--if Employer Contributions ._..___.____....,,...__._.....__.__.___.._$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ._....... $ Total Funds Budgeted ........_.___._._......______.-....__._..___.$ State Funds Budgeted ._______.__._.__._____._._..____-______._____-$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,965,265 504,532 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000 6,123 63,250 175,000 --0-- 985,000 980,265 2,789,560 1,965,265 40 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ,,_,,,,__,,,,,,____,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_,,________--_--,,_.________._.$ Travel _._____.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,._,,__________,,.$ Publications and Printing .....,,.,,_.,,......,,____.._....._..__$ Equipment Purchases _.....___.____--_.....,,_,,----.....__.__....$ Per Diem and Fees _......__._.........._....__...........______.......$ Computer Charges ...___.__._.......,,__.__-__....._.._-._........_..$ Other Contractual Expense -----__,,._--_----__--_,,-_--$ Employer Contributions .......___._._..,,.__.______..,,.___.__.._.$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems .____.___._.$ 504,532 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000 6,123 63,250 175,000 --0-- 985,000 980,265 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $525,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.76 the percentage to be used in making the calculations described in Section 2 of SB 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $460,000 is designated and committed for reducing the service requirement for voluntary retirement to 30 years as described in Sections 1 and 3 of SB 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation ..,,___.$ 261,548,983 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services ___._..._____________,,.__________._._____.,,___.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses __...__..,,..,,.___.._..._........$ 53,732,968 4,997,874 2178 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel .......................... ^ 1,882,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.,,,,___,,,,.._..$ --0-- Publications and Printing __._____,,.______.________________--__.$ 197,066 Equipment Purchases ..........................................4 140,200 Per Diem and Fees ........................................$ --0-- Computer Charges ...................................... ..^ --0-- Other Contractual Expense ...................................4 5,800,854 Capital Outlay ,,_...___,,................_....._,,....................,,. $ 170,755,097 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund -_.____._.,,__,,__._____-.._._____.__-___,,_,,-$ 8,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted .................... .......4 245,506,709 State Funds Budgeted ._.._..__.,,.,,..._.........................$ 106,736,624 Total Positions Budgeted 3,842 2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services ...............................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .______,,-------_---.--.$ Travel ................................... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ............................^ Equipment Purchases ,,_,,_,,........._._---------__...._$ Per Diem and Fees ............................................. 4 Computer Charges ...................................-- _.___._. $ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Capital Outlay ..............................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................$ State Funds Budgeted ....................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 32,674,560 20,604,337 450,600 --0-- 12,184 --0-- --0-- --0-- 900,000 31,876,977 86,518,658 86,518,658 3,851 3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals ..............................^ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .,,,,............____....._,,................. $ Total Funds Budgeted .....................................^ State Funds Budgeted .._..............-,,_._-,,.................$ 27,408,889 5,582,775 32,991,664 32,991,664 4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........___.__.....$ Equipment Purchases ....................................4 Capital Outlay ._,,,,......._.......,,..__...,,.............____,,,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................................$ State Funds Budgeted .........._,,._._............-._...........$ 2,372,471 1,542,059 437,000 4,351,530 3,800,000 5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties ..__.................___..,.........__.._____..._. $ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ......^ State Funds Budgeted ............................. ^ 9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013 6. Tollways Facilities Budget: Personal Services -...-.____-__-_,,...._....,,._.--,,..._............$ Regular Operating Expenses .............................$ 132,837 71,639 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2179 Travel ._....._...._...__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,__.,,_...........$ Publications and Printing ._______,,___.__,,_____,,_________ $ Equipment Purchases .....------...,,---._..--.----........$ Per Diem and Fees ..........--.........____,,___,,_--__-_______.__$ Computer Charges .--_,,.-..-...--..-.....-.___,,...---_.,,_.....$ Other Contractual Expense ...,,__._......_.__.__..--._.._.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__._.......,,_-.-._.......__-.........$ State Funds Budgeted __._____.,,___.__.__-_.__.___._.___.___,,.__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 15,000 --0-- 15,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 234,476 234,476 8 7. Administration Budget: Personal Services .__..,,...,,._..___.,,.....___........,,_........,,-$ Regular Operating Expenses _.________._._.__._,,..___,,____.$ Travel ._..__.__.._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________,,--.$ Publications and Printing ...__.,,.._....__.,,...,,.._.__......_.$ Equipment Purchases ..__..--.-,,._...----..._._,,.--_.__.__--.$ Per Diem and Fees ____,,,,________,,,,,,__..__,,___,,$ Computer Charges -_--,,--,,--._,,.$ Other Contractual Expense _._......_.__.......,,..____........_$ Total Funds Budgeted _________,,______.___________.___._.________$ State Funds Budgeted .__.,,,, __.,,__,,_.__,,.____,,_$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,858,568 2,608,581 323,678 --0-- 424,475 --0-- 11,200 1,389,863 165,200 10,781,565 10,781,565 353 Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, re bate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the imme diately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appro priated herein. Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget. 2180 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims. For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appro priated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects. For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. 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 pro vided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices 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 Department of Transportation may add, delete and sub stitute Federal 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 completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitutionally appropri ated to the Department of Transportation. For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appropria tions to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obligation debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2181 in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service require ments on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. Provided, further, that in the event the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission, for any reason, should decide not to use the General Obligation procedures established by the Con stitution to finance said new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges, the same excess amount is then designated and specifically appropriated for additional Authority lease rentals to the Georgia Highway Authority to permit the issuance of new Authority bonds to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law. For appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for annual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 in principal amount for a new program for advance construction of inter state highway systems. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax. For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the pro portion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mile age information is furnished by the Department of Transportation. Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year. 2182 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below: Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System ..,,........$ Geodetic Control ......................................$ Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing ______.$ 8,000,000 380,000 12,000,000 This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropria tions of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution. Provided, further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized and directed to transfer to Per sonal Services from other object classes such funds as are required to fund the cost-of-living adjustment con templated in this Act, subject only to prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget and the Fiscal Af fairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate. Provided, that $100,000 is designated and commit ted for planning of the Harry S. Truman Parkway. 8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities ................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ......................................^ State Funds Budgeted .......................................$ 9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000 For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended. Provided, further, that a member 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 ac cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, 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. Provided, further, that the above sums shall be dis tributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter. 9. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services .........._._._.........,,.____._,,........___........$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,__--_--_.______,,..--.,,.____.$ Travel _-.--_.._.^ _--..,,_____---__..___..___..__.__-_.._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______________.,,.$ Publications and Printing _________________._______._____________.$ Equipment Purchases __.__--____.____-,,-___,____-_-__-_$ Per Diem and Fees .____.___.._,,.______---__$ Computer Charges ..--.--,,.,,----_-.__-------$ Other Contractual Expense ____--_--_--__--,,._--_----,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ______ ...._,,..... _..._$ State Funds Budgeted _--..._.._-_-_-.._.__._-___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2183 307,040 355,500 7,000 38,000 500 8,500 1,000 --0-- --0-- 717,540 492,540 18 10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services --__---_..__---._,,_____._____ $ Regular Operating Expenses ----._-_,,____....._,,_______.$ Travel ---,,___,,_-._.__ _-._._.-__-..__...____-_..._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,____--..___,,_.$ Publications and Printing .___,,,,........___.,,......,,____.....$ Equipment Purchases -------_--_____-_--.,,__--_-_._-___.$ Per Diem and Fees ____________ --_.__.__----_._.$ Computer Charges __,,__________,,_________________,,_____,,,,,,___.$ Other Contractual Expense ..__._-.._.._._._._$ Capital Outlay _.._,,_.._._.._,,._..___.__.____$ Mass Transit Grants ___._...-___._.________..._-________..___-__...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ___-.._.,,.___-_-_______._.._,,$ State Funds Budgeted ---_-___..-_-___._,,____...__$ Total Positions Budgeted 206,094 22,449 20,000 --0-- 15,700 5,200 --0-- --0-- 100,000 150,000 410,000 929,443 929,443 17 11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments --_____-____-_.--____-_,,___$ Total Funds Budgeted ___._._..__..,,._..__$ State Funds Budgeted .........__.......-.__-.........,,.__.......$ 430,000 430,000 430,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _ ..._.___.,,........,,________......_.._.-..........$ 92,912,067 Regular Operating Expenses .._._.-......,,__.._....-.._.___.$ 28,660,380 Travel .----.. ---.-_----.--- $ 2,698,928 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---- .......$ 2,410,471 Publications and Printing __......._._._..,,........__._..........$ 664,925 Equipment Purchases .__--...__.___--...--______......--______ $ 1,695,959 Per Diem and Fees _________.__-_-__._______.._-.-_______..._____.__. $ 12,200 Computer Charges _..___.___.___.____,,____--.______.._______._____$ 1,389,863 Other Contractual Expense ,,_____..._..-______._...._._.____..$ 6,966,054 Capital Outlay -------------------$ 203,219,074 Mass Transit Grants ___,,_____._____.._-_____.________.______.__.__.$ 410,000 Grants to Municipalities ..._____..______-_....._____-___._.....__$ 9,317,000 2184 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Harbor Maintenance Payments .._...._..._....,,,,...--....$ Grants to Counties _......_.._--._._._..--............. ......._..--.$ Authority Lease Rentals .. $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......-.................$ 430,000 9,317,013 27,408,889 13,582,775 For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance. Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment. Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of I2y2 % of an individual airport project when matching both FAA and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund partic ipation. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned by the State of Georgia. Provided, that the entire amount of the above al location for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah. Section 42. Department of Veterans Services. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service ...._...$ 6,372,991 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services ___...____.....,,......_..._..___..................._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__________________________.....__$ Travel -,,,,-.._.....,,......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...__._____----.$ Publications and Printing .__..,,.,,.$ Equipment Purchases _._..--.--....--.._,,_______________---- $ Per Diem and Fees _.........-......._...__.................._..__... $ Computer Charges .,,.,,,,$ Other Contractual Expense _.._..___.............._..._.._._._._.$ Grants to Confederate Widows ....... $ Total Funds Budgeted ......$ State Funds Budgeted ...-.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,964,786 151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152 2,273,523 2,024,542 180 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2185 2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital .,,.......$ Other Contractual Expense .....__.,,,,.._.___-...._._.___--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,__._.._...._._-....._.__.__..._..___._...$ State Funds Budgeted ,,-,,--,,,,.,,$ 3. Veterans Nursing Home--Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ..._...._.,,.,,_,,$ Other Contractual Expense ___.-.,,___._------...-----..$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,.......___.___.....__.-......_._..-....._.$ State Funds Budgeted _._._.-________.__-___.______________..,,_-_$ 4,381,565 --0-- 4,381,565 2,995,295 1,737,454 --0-- 1,737,454 1,353,154 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ___ .,,,,,,,.,,$ Regular Operating Expenses -_----....------.....__----.$ Travel ... ...-- ...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.--_._....,,-- $ Publications and Printing _......__.....____.._.....__.__.....$ Equipment Purchases ..____.-...____..._......___...--.__._....--_.$ Per Diem and Fees ___._.....___.._..,,_..__.._...._.___.__..,,_.___._.$ Computer Charges ._....._..___.._._...._.-.....__._.....____......,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense ____,,._,,______----_______._--_.$ Grants to Confederate Widows .. ,,,, . $ Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital .,,,,..,,_,,,, $ Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ..._........__.....__.._......___.$ 1,964,786 151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152 4,381,565 1,737,454 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to furnish any equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital. Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board ._......$ 1,804,616 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services ,,__..,,.._--_..--..--__--.. Regular Operating Expenses ,,--,,._.-.,, Travel ......-_-_._.._._......._.____......_..___.........__. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing __....._____.__.. Equipment Purchases ..__...,,.___......._.__. Per Diem and Fees __...__..--__....-.__......._.. Computer Charges _... ____.__...,,..._._... Other Contractual Expense ,,----.__...,, Total Funds Budgeted _._....._.___.__.......__. State Funds Budgeted .__--_______--,,________ Total Positions Budgeted 1,473,370 157,746 26,500 --0-- 13,000 15,000 9,000 110,000 --0-- 1,804,616 1,804,616 103 2186 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ,,_._.__.____.__._____,,_._.___,,______,,._..___.____$ Regular Operating Expenses .......,,.--._-_._._.--.........$ Travel . __ _ _$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............._...__.$ Publications and Printing -_.____.-..,, $ Equipment Purchases _.._........,,__,,...,,...-_.--.-.--------.$ Per Diem and Fees .......... ....._......,,,,$ Computer Charges ---....-.,,-...-$ 1,473,370 157,746 26,500 --0-- 13,000 15,000 9,000 110,000 Section 44. For pay raises for school-- teachers, school bus drivers, academic and non- academic personnel of the University System of Georgia and State employees .......$ 56,970,000 Section 45. For grants to counties for road con struction and maintenance as provided in Sec tions of House Bill 1 of the regular 1975 Session: Section 3 ........... -....--....-,,.-.-- $ Section 2 __......._._......._.........._.........,,.$ 20,000,000 15,000,000 Section 46. In addition to all other 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 whole sale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a re fund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as authorized by Act of Georgia General As sembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel. Section 47. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution 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 Appropriations 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 afore said constitutional provision, as amended, or appro priated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all pay ments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein pro vided under any other provision of this Act are insuf ficient 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 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2187 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 contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds. Section 48. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gover nor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1975 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 be tween objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would" require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees 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 Appropria tions Committees of the Senate and House of Repre sentatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in viola tion of any amendments properly approved by the Di rector of the Budget. In those cases in which the afore said Budget Report contains 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 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. Section 49. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Budget 2188 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Report for F.Y. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly. Section 50. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General Assembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature. Section 51. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976 .__._._._._...... __ $1,960,919,489.62. Section 52. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 53. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Turner of the 8th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 11 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$220,000" from line 4 on page 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$180,000"; and by striking the figure "$330,000" from line 6 page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$270,000"; and by strik ing the figure "$2,984,572" from line 15 page 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,884,572"; and by striking the figure "$220,000" from line 22 page 18 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$180,000"; and by striking the figure "$330,000" from line 24 page 18 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$270,000". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. Senator Doss of the 52nd offered the following amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute: Amend the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$266,451,760" from line 12 on Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2189 figure "$270,721,760"; and by striking the figure "$219,840,470" from line 14 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$223,766,285"; and by striking the figure "$16,911,430" from line 23 Page 127 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$17,255,715"; and by striking the figure "$346,652,500" from line 28 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$350,922,500"; and by striking the figure "$234,295,000" from line 29 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$238,565,000"; and by striking the figure "$269,240,666" from line 17 Page 132 and in serting in lieu thereof the figure "$273,166,381"; and by striking the figure "$16,911,430" from line 26 on Page 132 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$17,255,715"; and by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$660,025,451"; and by striking the figure "$345,501,396" from line 12 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$342,201,396"; and by striking the figure "$54,406,600" from line 21 Page 34 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$53,801,800"; and by striking the figure "$2,913,225" from line 23 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,880,825"; and by striking the figure "$30,521,030" from line 29 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$30,317,830"; and by striking the figure "$434,614,231" from line 3 Page 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$430,473,831"; and by striking the figure "$433,582,045" from line 4 Page 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$429,441,645"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 19 Page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,054,320"; and by striking the figure "$16,003,426" from line 25 on Page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,873,826"; and by striking the figure "$13,245,883" from line 26 page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,116,283"; and by striking the figure "$345,501,396" from line 4 on Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$342,201,396"; and by striking the figure "$61,531,200" from line 20 on Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$60,926,400"; and by striking the figure "$3,294,900" from line 22 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,262,500"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 16 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,054,320"; and by striking the figure "$35,741,482" from line 30 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$35,538,282". Senator Hudgins of the 15th moved to print. On the motion, the yeas were 12, nays 24; the motion was lost, and the amend ment was not printed. On the adoption of the amendment to HB 170 offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd, Senator Carter of the 14th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Bell Brantley Doss Duncan Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins 2190 Kennedy Langford Lester McDowell JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, McGill Riley Russell Stumbaugh Traylor Turner Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barker Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudson Kidd Lewis McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th (presiding) Sutton On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Howard of the 42nd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$664,045,451"; and by striking the figure "$34,225,440" from line 11 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$33,975,440"; and by striking the figure "$150,571,884" from line 25 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$150,321,884"; and by striking the figure "$80,579,774" from line 26 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$80,329,774"; and by striking the figure "$36,865,440" from line 25 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$36,615,440"; striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,762,403"; and by striking the figure "--0--" from line 23 on Page 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,000,000"; and by striking the figure "$35,281,393" from line 24 Page 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$36,281,393"; and by striking the figure "$5,474,532" from line 25 on Page 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$5,724,532"; and by striking the figure "--0--" from line 31 Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,000,000". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Howard of the 42nd, the yeas were 36, nays 5, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2191 Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$664,217,451"; and by striking the figure "$14,114,243" from line 6 Page 36 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$14,036,243"; and by striking the figure "$59,345,334" from line 16 Page 36 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$59,267,334"; and by striking the figure "$40,171,495" from line 17 Page 36 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$40,093,495"; and by striking the figure "$14,114,243" from line 4 Page 46 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$14,036,243"; and by striking the figure "$488,000" from line 25 Page 55 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$410,000"; and by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 on Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,590,403"; and by striking the figure "$147,649" from line 20 Page 73 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$225,649"; and by striking the figure "$16,200,859" from line 26 on Page 73 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$16,278,859"; and by striking the figure "$12,834,320" from line 27 Page 73 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$12,912,320"; and by striking the figure "$27,850,545" from line 12 on Page 82 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$27,772,545"; and by striking lines 7 through 10 on Page 83. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Barker of the 18th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$34,225,440" from line 11 on Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$34,166,440"; and by striking the figure "$150,471,884" from line 25 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$150,512,884"; and by striking the figure "$80,479,774" from line 26 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$80,520,774"; and by striking the figure "$36,865,440" from line 25 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$36,806,440"; and by striking the figure "$467,000" from line 18 Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$526,000"; and by striking the figure "$65,006,904" from line 21 on Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$65,065,904"; and by striking the figure "$63,644,691" from line 22 Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$63,703,691"; and by striking the figure "$467,000" from line 21 on Page 46 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$526,000"; and by adding the following language between lines 31 and 32, Page 55: "Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to opera tions, $29,500 is designated and committed for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $29,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School"; and by strik ing the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$664,354,451"; and by striking the figure "$467,000" from line 18 Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the 2192 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, figure "$526,000"; and by striking the figure "$65,006,904" from line 21 Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$65,065,904"; and by striking the figure "$63,644,691" from line 22 Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$63,703,691"; and by striking the figure "$467,000" from line 21 Page 46 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$526,000"; and by adding the following language between lines 31 and 32, Page 55: "Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to opera tions, $29,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $29,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Barker of the 18th, the yeas were 41, nays 3, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Shapard of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language between lines 31 and 32, Page 55: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Area Vocational-Technical Schools -- Construction Grants, $600,000 is designated and committed for the Griffin-Spalding Area Vocational Technical School." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Shapard of the 28th, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Young of the 13th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language between lines 31 and 32, Page 55: "Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Area Voca tional-Technical Schools - Construction Grants, $600,000 is designated and committed for the Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational-Technical School." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Young of the 13th, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senators Carter of the 14th and Timmons of the llth offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 on Page 54, line 25, by inserting after the period the following sentence: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2193 "Also provided, that of the above appropriations for school con struction an amount of $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of constructing and equipping comprehensive high schools." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senators Carter of the 14th and Timmons of the llth, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd. The amendment offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 was as follows: Amend the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$266,451,760" from line 12 on Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$270,721,760"; and by striking the figure "$219,840,470" from line 14 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$223,766,285"; and by striking the figure "$16,911,430" from line 23 Page 127 and in serting in lieu thereof the figure "$17,255,715"; and by striking the figure "$346,652,500" from line 28 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$350,922,500"; and by striking the figure "$234,295,000" from line 29 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$238,565,000"; and by striking the figure "$269,240,666" from line 17 Page 132 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$273,166,381"; and by striking the figure "$16,911,430" from line 26 on Page 132 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$17,255,715"; and by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$660,025,451"; and by striking the figure "$345,501,396" from line 12 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$342,201,396"; and by striking the figure "$54,406,600" from line 21 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$53,801,800"; and by striking the figure "$2,913,225" from line 23 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,880,825"; and by striking the figure "$30,521,030" from line 29 Page 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$30,317,830"; and by striking the figure "$434,614,231" from line 3 Page 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$430,473,831"; and by striking the figure "$433,582,045" from line 4 Page 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$429,441,645"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 19 Page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,054,320"; and by striking the figure "$16,003,426" from line 25 on Page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,873,826"; and by striking the figure "$13,245,883" from line 26 Page 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,116,283"; and by striking the figure "$345,501,396" from line 4 on Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$342,201,396"; and by striking the figure "$61,531,200" from line 20 on Page 45 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$60,926,400"; and by striking the figure "$3,294,900" from line 22 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,262,500"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 16 Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,054,320"; and by striking 2194 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the figure "$35,741,482" from line 30 Page 45 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$35,538,282." On the motion, the yeas were 26, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd was reconsidered. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd be adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd, Senator Ballard of the 45th called for yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Bell Brantley Doss Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Langford Lester McGill Riley Russell Starr Stumbaugh Traylor Turner Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Eldridge Foster Hudson Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Howard Sutton On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 28, and the amendment was lost. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2195 Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30, Page 33, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$663,736,196"; and by striking the figure "$43,395,775" from line 33, Page 36, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$42,936,395"; and by striking the figure "$7,124,600" from line 1, Page 37 and inserting in lieu thereof "$7,054,100"; and by striking the figure "$381,675" from line 3, Page 37, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$375,800"; and by striking the figure "$65,006,904" from line 21, Page 37, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$64,471,149"; and by striking the figure "$63,644,691" from line 22, Page 37, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$63,108,936"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 19, Page 38, and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$13,160,420"; and by striking the figure "$16,003,426" from line 25, Page 38, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,979,926"; and by striking the figure "$13,245,883" from line 26, Page 38, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,222,383"; and by striking the figure "$43,395,775" from line 7, Page 45, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$42,936,395"; and by striking the figure "$61,531,200" from line 20, Page 45, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$61,460,700"; and by striking the figure "$3,294,900" line 22, Page 45, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,289,025"; and by striking the figure "$13,183,920" from line 16, Page 45, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$13,160,420"; and by striking the figure "$144,240,260" from line 24 on Page 83 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$144,799,515"; and by striking the figure "$42,684,463" from line 10 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$43,149,718"; and by striking the figure "$9,647,655" from line 11 Page 88 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$9,741,655"; and by striking the figure "$57,760,067" from line 25 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$58,319,322"; and by striking the figure "$49,262,502" from line 26, Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$49,821,757"; and by striking the figure "$114,580,414" from line 27 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$115,045,669"; and by striking the figure "$23,904,555" from line 28 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$23,998,555". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, the yeas were 14, nays 26, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th. On the motion, the yeas were 16, nays 24; the motion was lost, and the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute was not reconsidered. Senator Barker of the 18th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking from Page 40, line 11, Section 16, the figure "$34,225,440" and inserting 2196 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, in lieu thereof the figure "$34,215,440" (cuts $10,000 from buses for city systems) ; and by striking from Page 70, line 27, Section 26, the figure "$232,512,403" and by inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,522,403", (adds $10,000 for Warm Springs for study on program to access epileptics). On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Barker of the 18th, the yeas were 36, nays 7, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$664,095,451"; and by striking the figure "$34,225,440" from line 11 Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$34,025,440"; and by striking the figure "$150,571,884" from line 25, Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$150,371,884"; and by striking the figure "$80,579,774" from line 26, Page 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$80,379,774"; and by striking the figure "$36,865,440" from line 25, Page 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$36,665,440"; striking the figure "$30,727,438" from line 19, Page 99 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$30,927,438" and by striking the figure "$407,500" from line 25 on Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$607,500"; and by striking the figure "$9,758,188" from line 27, Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,958,188"; and by striking the figure "$7,858,188" from line 28 on Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$8,058,188"; and by striking the figure "$1,344,000" from line 33, Page 107 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,544,000". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Lewis of the 21st, the yeas were 26, nays 16, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the amendment to Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 offered by Senator Lewis of the 21st. On the motion to reconsider, Senator Barnes of the 33rd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barnes Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudson Langford Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2197 Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Bell Dean of 6th Fincher Gillis Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Stephens Traylor Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Barker Hill Broun of 46th (presiding) Sutton On the reconsideration, the yeas were 31, nays 21; the motion prevailed, and the amendment offered by Senator Lewis of the 21st to Section 16 of the com mittee substitute to HB 170 was reconsidered. Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$3,293,897" from line 17 on Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,118,897"; and by striking the figure "$15,585,721" from line 25 on Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,410,721"; and by striking the figure "$9,295,265" from line 26 on Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,120,265" and by striking the figure "$38,050,854" from line 2 on Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$37,875,854" and by striking the figure "$144,240,260" from line 24 on Page 83 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$144,415,260"; and by striking the figure "$9,647,655" from line 11 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,822,655"; and by striking the figure "$57,760,067" from line 25 on Page 88 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$57,935,067"; and by striking the figure "$49,262,502" from line 26 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$49,437,502"; and by striking the figure "$23,904,555" from line 28 on Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$24,079,555". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, Senator Fincher of the 54th called for the yeas and nays; and the call was sus tained, and the vote was as follows: 2198 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie Overby Pearce Russell Stephens Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Langford McGill Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Gillis Holley Lester McDowell Sutton Timmons On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, the yeas were 16, nays 33, and the amendment was lost. Senator Barnes of the 33rd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by strik ing the figure "$27,850,545" from line 5 on Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$27,750,545"; and by striking the figure "$49,743,613" from line 8 Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$49,643,613"; and by striking the figure "$22,682,500" from line 9 Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$22,632,500"; and by striking the figure "$27,850,545" from line 12 Page 82 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$27,750,545"; striking the figure "$1,190,300" from line 10 Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$!,240,300"; and by striking the figure "$15,585,721" from line 25 on Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,635,721"; and by striking the figure "$9,295,265" from line 26 Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,345,265"; and by striking the figure "$27,603,496" from line 27 on Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$27,653,496". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Barnes of the 33rd, the yeas were 6, nays 28, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2199 Senator Overby of the 49th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 on Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,412,403"; and by striking the figure "$650,000" from line 19 Page 79 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$450,000"; and by striking the figure "$143,313,456" from line 23 Page 79 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$143,113,456"; and by striking the figure "$39,577,036" from line 24 Page 79 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$39,477,036"; and by striking the figure "$38,050,854" from line 2 Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$37,850,854"; and by striking the figure "$121,620" from line 17 Page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$221,620". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Overby of the 49th, Senator Overby of the 49th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Carter Dean of 6th Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Russell Stephens Timmons Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudson McDowell Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Traylor Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Brown of 47th Garrard Holloway Reynolds Sutton On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Overby of the 49th, the yeas were 21, nays 29, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator Brantley of the 56th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by strik ing the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 on Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$234,012,403"; and by striking the figure "$1,322,- 2200 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 000" from line 10 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,822,000"; and by striking the figure "$32,296,646" from line 11 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$33,796,646"; by striking the figure "$17,287,137" from line 12 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$18,787,137"; and by striking the figure "$!,322,000" from line 24 Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,822,000"; and by striking the figure "$144,240,260" from line 24 Page 83 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$142,740,260"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000>" from line 22 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,250,000"; and by striking the figure "$19,449,302" from line 24 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof "$17,949,302"; and by striking the figure "$15,710,769" from line 25 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$14,210,769"; and by striking the figure "$10,142,213" from line 3 on Page 9 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$8,642,213"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 18 Page 90 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,250,000"; and by striking the figure "$232,512,403'" from line 27 on Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,912,403"; and by striking the figure "$59,000" from line 2 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$459,000"; and by striking the figure "$32,296,646" from line 11 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$32,696,646"; and by striking the figure "$17,287,137" from line 12 Page 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$17,687,137"; and by striking the figure "$38,050,854" from line 2 Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$38,450,854"; and by striking the figure "$144,240,260" from line 24 Page 83 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$143,840,260"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 22 on Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,350,000"; and by striking the figure "$19,449,302" from line 24 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$19,049,302"; and by striking the figure "$15,710,769" from line 25 on Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,310,769"; and by striking the figure "$10,153,314" from line 3 Page 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,742,213"; and by striking the figure "$3,834,644" from line 12 on Page 109 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,864,644"; and by striking the figure "$2,506,447" from line 15 Page 109 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,536,447"; and by striking the figure "$3,527,926" from line 24 Page 109 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,557,926"; and by striking the figure "$3,527,926" from line 25 Page 109 and insert ing in lieu thereof the figure "$3,557,926"; and by striking the figure "191" from line 26 Page 109 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "194"; and by striking the figure "$2,690,865" from line 9 Page 110 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,720,865"; and by striking the figure "$38,736" from line 27 on Page 123 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$88,736"; and by striking the figure "$231,864" from line 2 Page 124 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$281,864"; and by striking the figure "$231,864" from line 3 Page 124 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$281,864"; and by striking the figure "$39,481,082" from line 19 on Page 110 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$39,631,082"; and by striking the figure "$40,000" from line 12 on Page 111 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$190,000"; and by striking the figure "$4,148,023" from line 13 on Page 111 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$4,298,023"; and by striking the figure "$4,136,023" from line 14 on Page 111 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$4,286,023"; and by striking the figure "$1,540,000" from WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2201 line 11 on Page 119 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,690,000"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 22 on Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,550,000"; and by striking the figure "$19,449,302" from line 24 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$19,249,302"; and by striking the figure "$15,710,769" from line 25 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,510,769"; and by striking the figure "$7,473,369" from line 27 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$7,594,834"; and by striking the figure "$19,449,302" from line 24 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,452,566"; and by striking the figure "$35,200" from line 29 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$38,200"; and by striking the figure "$-0-" from line 30 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$6,000"; and by striking the figure "$9,870" from line 31 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$10,270"; and by striking the figure "$31,095" from line 32 on Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$42,530"; and by striking the figure "$81,289" from line 33 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$85,189"; and by striking the figure "$420,825" from line 2 on Page 88 and in serting in lieu thereof the figure "$430,825"; and by striking the figure "$10,143,724" from line 6 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$10,343,724"; and by striking the figure "$9,616,895" from line 7 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,816,895"; and by striking the figure "707" from line 8 Page 88 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "734"; and by striking the figure "$114,580,414" from line 27 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$114,701,879"; and by striking the figure "$23,904,555" from line 28 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$23,948,355"; and by striking the figure "$286,326" from line 29 Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$289,326"; and by striking the figure "$69,661" from line 30 on Page 87 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$75,661"; and by striking the figure "$72,371" from line 31 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$72,771"; and by striking the figure "$718,082" from line 32 on Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$729,517"; and by striking the figure "$736,196" from line 33 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$740,096"; and by striking the figure "$!,714,514" from line 2 on Page 90 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,724,524"; and by striking the figure "$10,142,213" from line 3 on Page 90 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,942,213"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 18 Page 90 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,550,000"; and by striking the following lan guage after line 33 on Page 90: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Georgia Mental Health Institute, $200,000 is designated and com mitted to fund 27 positions and related operating expenses to es tablish and operate a Pilot Special Treatment Unit at the Georgia Mental Health Institute in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Georgia Mentally Retarded Offender Act of 1975."; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 22 on Page 86 and in serting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,500,000"; and by striking the figure "$19,449,302" from line 24 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$19,199,302"; and by striking the figure "$15,710,769" from line 25 Page 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,460,769"; and by striking the figure "$42,684,463" from line 10 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$42,920,863"; and by striking the figure 2202 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "$9,647,655" from line 11 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,651,855"; and by striking the figure "$52,789" from line 12 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$55,189"; and by striking the figure "$14,408" from line 14 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,008"; and by striking the figure "$321,885" from line 15 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$327,685"; and by striking the figure "$91,492" from line 16 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$92,092"; and by striking the figure "$57,760,067" from line 25 Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$58,010,067"; and by striking the figure "$49,262,502" from line 26 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$49,512,502"; and by striking the figure "4,893" from line 27 on Page 88 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "4,916"; and by striking the figure "$114,580,414" from line 27 on Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$114,816,814"; and by striking the figure "$23,904,555" from line 28 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$23,908,755"; and by striking the figure "$286,326" from line 29 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$288,726"; and by striking the figure "$72,371" from line 31 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$72,971"; and by striking the figure "$718,082" from line 32 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$723,882"; and by striking the figure "$736,196" from line 33 Page 89 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$736,796"; and by striking the figure "$10,142,213" from line 3 Page 90 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,892,213"; and by striking the figure "$2,750,000" from line 18 on Page 90 and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$2,500,000"; and by inserting the following language after line 33 on Page 90: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Central State Hospital, $250,000 is designated and committed to fund 23 positions and related operating expenses to establish and operate a Pilot Pre-Sentence Evaluation Unit in accordance with the per tinent provisions of the Georgia Mentally Retarded Offender Act of 1975." On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Brantley of the 56th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 6th Foster Garrard Hudson Shapard Stumbaugh Thompson Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2203 Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Summers Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th (presiding) Fincher Sutton On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Brantley of the 56th, the yeas were 11, nays 40, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator Doss of the 52nd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "242" from line 24 on Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "251". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Doss of the 52nd, the yeas were 40, nays 1, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language after line 21 on Page 83 "Provided, that of the above appropriation $106,000 is designated and committed to contract for services with the Garrard Clinic for Alcoholism Services in Columbus, Georgia". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend Section 26 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 on Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,362,403"; and by striking the figure "$1,000,000" from line 23 Page 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$400,000"; and by striking the figure "$36,281,393" from line 24 Page 76 and 2204 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$35,681,393"; and by striking the figure "$5,724,532" from line 25 Page 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$5,574,532"; and by striking the figure "$1,000,000" from line 31 Page 81 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$400,000"; and by striking the figure "$3,727,438" from line 19 Page 99 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$3,877,438"; and by striking the figure "$407,500" from line 25 on Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$557,500"; and by striking the figure "$9,758,188" from line 27 Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,908,188"; and by striking the figure $7,858,188" from line 28 on Page 103 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$8,008,188"; and by striking the figure "$1,344,000" from line 33 Page 107 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,494,000". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Lewis of the 21st to Section 26, Senator Howard of the 42nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Gillis Hill Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Riley Russell Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bond Brown of 47th Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Langford Lester Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th (presiding) Starr Sutton On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Lewis of the 21st, the yeas were 20, nays 30, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2205 Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language to Section 30 relating to Fiscal Year 1975-76: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Recrea tion Grants, $9,000 is designated and committed for planning for the DeKalb County Aquatic Center." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th, the yeas were 37, nays 1, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language to Section 30 relating to Fiscal Year 1975-76: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Recreation Grants, $23,000 is designated and committed for pool repair at the Tucker Pool, Tucker, Georgia." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Barnes of the 33rd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$30,727,438" from line 19 on Page 99 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$30,677,438"; and by striking the figure $250,000" from line 26 Page 104 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$200,000"; and by striking the figure "$857,460" from line 27 Page 104 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$807,460"; and by striking the figure "$857,460" from line 28 Page 104 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$807,460"; and by striking the figure "$250,000" from line 22 Page 107 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$200,000" and by striking the figure "$1,190,300" from line 10 Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,240,300"; and by striking the figure "$15,585,721" from line 25 on Page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,635,721"; and by striking the figure "$9,295,265" from line 26 page 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$9,345,265"; and by striking the figure "$27,603,496" from line 27 on Page 80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$27,653,496"; and by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$232,562,403". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Barnes of the 33rd, the yeas were 25, nays 9, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. 2206 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$590,000" from line 19 on Page 106 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$240,000"; and by striking the figure "$892,000" from line 23 Page 106 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$542,000"; and by striking the figure "$1,344,000" from line 33 Page 107 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$994,000"; and by inserting the object class "Savannah Beach Reclamation" and inserting the figure "$350,000" between lines 27 and 28 on Page 100; and by striking the figure "$5,303,143" on line 28 Page 100 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$5,653,143"; and by striking the figure "$1,479,330" on line 29 Page 100 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,829,330"; and by inserting the object class "Savannah Beach Reclamation" and inserting the figure "$350,000" between lines 21 and 22 on Page 107. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd, the yeas were 18, nays 20, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd to Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170. On the motion to reconsider, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Fincher Garrard Holloway Hudgins Kidd Lester McDowell McDuffie Pearce Riley Russell Shapard Tate Traylor Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barnes Dean of 31st Eldridge Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Kennedy Langford Lewis McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Young WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2207 Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bell Broun of 46th (presiding) Holley Hudson Summers Sutton On the motion to reconsider, the yeas were 24, nays 25; the motion was lost, and the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd to Section 30 of the committee substitute to HB 170 was not reconsidered. Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 35 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by inserting the following language between lines 30 and 31 on Page 127: "Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed for an Epilepsy Study in the section of Pediatric Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th, Senator Bell of the 5th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 6th Holley Hudgins Kidd Lester Lewis Overby Reynolds Stumbaugh Tate Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Carter Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Kennedy Langford McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Summers Timmons Tray lor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Broun of 46th (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hudson Stephens Sutton Thompson 2208 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th, the yeas were 19, nays 30, and the amendment was lost. Senators Shapard of the 28th and Tysinger of the 41st offered the following amendment: Amend Section 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding the following language to Section 44 (Page 161 after line 32) : "Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regent's portion of the Pay Increase, their appropriation shall be in one lump sum with no floor or ceiling." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senators Shapard of the 28th and Tysinger of the 41st, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Tysinger of the 41st offered the following amendment: Amend Section 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by adding after line 32 on Page 161 the following: "Reducing the teacher's portion of the pay increase to 6% and increasing Regent's portion to 6%; and increasing the State Em ployees portion to 6%". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 6, nays 36, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator Gillis of the 20th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by inserting the following language after line 32 on Page 161: "The appropriation in this Section is for the purpose of providing the following increases, effective September 1, 1975: School Teachers: 7% on index schedule; Bus Drivers: $195 per year; University System Personnel: 5% per year, per equivalent fulltime employee, subject to a $400 minimum and a $900 maximum; State Employees: 4% per year, subject to a $400 minimum; an maximum." Senator Shapard of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend the amendment offered by Senator Gillis of the 20th to Sec tion 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the phrase WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2209 "subject to a $400 minimum and a $900 maximum"; And by changing the comma after the word "employee" and before the word "subject" to a period. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Shapard of the 28th, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the amendment to the amendment offered by Senator Gillis of the 20th to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend the amendment offered by Senator Gillis of the 20th to Sec tion 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking lines 15, 16 and 17 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "State Employees Grades 6 thru 9 would receive a $800' raise; Grades 10 thru 11 would receive a $400 raise; Grades 12 thru 13 would receive a raise of $200. No other grades would receive a raise." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, Senator Kidd of the 25th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Brown of 47th Carter Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Holloway Kennedy Langford McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Those not voting were Senators: Brown of 46th (presiding) Fincher Hudgins Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Thompson Traylor Warren Starr Summers Tate Timmons Turner Tysinger Young Hudson 2210 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, the yeas were 29, nays 23, and the amendment to the amendment offered by Senator Gillis of the 20th to the committee substitute was adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Gillis of the 20th, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted as amended. Senator Coverdell of the 40th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 45 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking Section 45 in its entirety and by renumbering Sections 46 through 53 as Sections 45 through 52, respectively. By striking from line 7 on Page 165 the figure, "$1,960,919,489.62" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure, "$1,925,919,489.62". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Coverdell of the 40th, Senator Tysinger of the 41st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard McDowell Robinson Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Shapard Stumbaugh Tate Tysinger Warren Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators Broun of the 46th (presiding) and Hudson. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Coverdell of the 40th, the yeas were 15, nays 39, and the amendment was lost. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2211 Senator Garrard of the 37th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 45 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by inserting a new paragraph at the end of Section 45 to read as follows: "Provided, however, no grants to counties shall be made hereunder until actual revenue collections as of July 1, 1975, can be used as a basis for projecting anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, and if such projected anticipated revenue is less than projections for anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, made as of March 1, 1975, then no grants to counties shall be made pursuant to the authority of this Section, and this Section shall be null, void and of no force and effect. The projections of anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, based on actual revenue collections as of July 1, 1975, as provided for herein, shall be made by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall be officially certified to the Governor by the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget by not later than July 15, 1975. If grants to counties are made pursuant to the authority of this Section, the credits against county ad valorem property taxes provided for by Sections 2 and 3 of said House Bill 1 of the 1975 session shall be applicable for county ad valorem taxes for calendar year 1975." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Garrard of the 37th, Senator Garrard of the 37th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Kidd McDowell Pearce Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Stephens Summers Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators Broun of the 46th (presiding) and Hudson. 2212 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Garrard of the 37th, the yeas were 21, nays 33, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend Section 45 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by deleting in its entirety line 31 of Page 133, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Budget Unit: Department of Revenue . . . $58,896,696 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000,000 shall be expended as shall be directed by the General Assembly." And, by striking in its entirety Section 45, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 45. Article III, Section VII, Paragraph IX. General Appropriation Bill. The General Appropriation bill shall embrace nothing except appropriations fixed by previous laws, the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Government, payment of the public debt and interest thereon, and for support of the public institutions and educational interests of the State. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills, each embracing but one subject." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Brantley McDowell Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2213 Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th (presiding) Coverdell Howard Hudson Robinson Summers On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd, the yeas were 3, nays 46, and the amendment to the committee substitute was lost. Senator Holloway offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33' and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$659,445,451"; and by striking the figure "$266,451,760" from line 12 Page 127 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$270,721,760"; and by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 Page 70 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$233,092,403". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th, Senator Tate of the 38th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester McGill Pearce Riley Russell Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 31st Eldridge Foster Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Reynolds Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Hudson Robinson Shapard Tate Thompson Timmons Summers 2214 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th, the yeas were 36, nays 17, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Brantley of the 56th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 11 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$16,254,448" on line 9 Page 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,954,448" and by striking the figure "$1,500,000" on line 21 Page 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$1,200,000" and by striking the figure "$3,834,644" on line 12 Page 109 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$4,134,644" and by creating a new object class between line 23 and 24 on Page 109 to be entitled "Mentally Retarded Offender Program" and insert the figure "$300,000". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Brantley of the 56th, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Kidd Langford Lester McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Brown of 47th Carter Duncan Eldridge Gillis Hill Holloway Kennedy Lewis McGill Russell Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Sutton Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators Broun of 46th (presiding) and Hudson. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Brantley of the 56th, the yeas were 38, nays 16; and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2215 Senator Brantley of the 56th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$663,795,451"; and by striking the figure "$232,512,403" from line 27 Page 70l and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$233,012,403". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Brantley of the 56th, Senator Howard of the 42nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Holloway Kennedy McGill Reynolds Riley Russell Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Fincher Hill Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Young Hudson On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Brantley of the 56th, the yeas were 29, nays 23, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Ballard of the 45th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 44 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$664,295,451" from line 30 on Page 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$669,145,451"; and by striking the figure "$20,000,000" from line 6 Page 162 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$15,150,000". 2216 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Ballard of the 45th, Senator Gillis of the 20th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bell Bond Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren McGill Riley Russell Starr Sutton Timmons Traylor Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Brantley Broun of 46th (presiding) Hudson On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Ballard of the 45th, the yeas were 28, nays 24, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator McGill of the 24th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 23 of the committee substitute to HB 170 by striking the figure "$800,000" from line 27 on Page 63 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$500,000"; and by striking the figure "$15,954,448" from line 9 Page 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$16,254,448". On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator McGill of the 24th, Senator Starr of the 44th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2217 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hill Holley Hudgins Kennedy Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Russell Shapard Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Bell Bond Brown of 47th DOSSJ Duncan Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Kidd Langford Reynolds Riley Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Broun of 46th (presiding) Coverdell Hudson Tate On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator McGill of the 24th, the yeas were 29, nays 22, and the amendment to the committee substitute was adopted. On the adoption of the committee substitute, Senator Broun of the 46th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard 2218 Starr Stephens Summers Sutton JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: McDowell Stumbaugh Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th (presiding) Hudson On the adoption of the committee substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 4, 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. On the passage of the bill, Senator Broun of the 46th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: McDowell Stumbaugh Warren WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2219 Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th (presiding) Holloway Hudson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Riley of the 1st moved that HB 170 be immediately transmitted to the House. Senator Holloway of the 12th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 170. (Under the provi sions of Senate Rule 99, the notice of motion to reconsider takes precedence over the motion to immediately transmit.) 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 and Senate, to-wit: HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students. HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remunera tion for contacting in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another. SB 211. By Senators Kennedy of the 4th and Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to repeal an Act creating the Groveland Lake Development Au thority, approved April 23, 1969, to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws. 2220 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 49. By Representatives Hamilton of the 31st and Egan of the 25th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill relative to ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees service charges and assessments due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that ad valorem taxes, service charges and assessments due to counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county which are not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of seven (7%) percent per annum on the first $1,500 of such liability and at a rate of interest on the amount of such liability which exceeds $1,500 equal to seven (7%) percent per annum plus an additional one (1%) percent per annum for each month that such liability remains unpaid, with a maximum rate of ten (10%) percent per annum, to accrue on such liabilities from the date the same become due until paid in full; to provide that execution shall issue therefor; to provide for an effective date of this Act; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Any other law of this State to the contrary notwith standing, all ad valorem taxes, service charges and assessments owed by any taxpayer to each county in this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or to each municipality lying wholly or partially within such county which are not paid when due shall bear interest at the following rates until paid: (a) Seven (7%) percent per annum on the total amount of any such taxes, service charges, or assessments which are not paid when due; (b) An additional rate of interest on the amount of such taxes, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2221 service charges and assessments which exceed $1,500 equal to an ad ditional one (19i) percent per annum for each full calendar month which elapses between the date on which such taxes, service charges and assessments first become due and the date on which they are paid in full; provided, however, that the total rate of interest determined under this Act shall not exceed ten (10%) percent per annum. Such rates of interest shall be determined on the date such amounts are paid in full and interest at the rate so determined shall accrue on such taxes, service charges or assessments from the date on which any such amount, or installment thereof, first becomes due and payable until the date on which such amount, or installment thereof, is paid in full. Computations of interest due hereunder shall be made separately with respect to each parcel of property. Section 2. The tax collectors or tax commissioners or governing authority of any such county or municipality shall issue executions against such taxpayer owing such taxes, service charges or assessments together with interest thereon as provided in this Act when the same become delinquent. Section 3. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1975, and shall apply to any such tax, service charge or assessment which be comes due and payable on or after the effective date of this Act. Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, 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 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 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 10. On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 10 was disagreed to. The following bills and resolutions of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 572. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Parkman of the 66th: A bill to bar civil liability of law enforcement officers in certain civil actions for false arrest and false imprisonment under certain circum stances and conditions. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. 2222 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 49. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 31st and Mr. Egan of the 25th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants. Referred to Committee on Human Resources. HB 257. By Messrs. Buck of the 95th and Howard of the 19th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, i960, so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and bond forfeitures; to change the provisions relating to benefits. Referred to Committee on Retirement. HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remuneration for contacting in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. HB 883. By Representative Marcus of the 26th: A bill to amend Code Section 79A-702 relating to the definition of dangerous drugs so as to include certain dangerous drugs which have entered the market since Feb. 1, 1972. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. HB 870. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filling vacancies. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 583. By Representative Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975 2223 so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students. Referred to Committee on Higher Education. HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Dept. of Natural Resources. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination; to provide an effective date. Referred to Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism. HB 1197. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Receiver of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax receiver. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1198. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority so as to increase the amount of revenue bonds which the Authority is empowered to issue; to authorize political subdivisions contracting with the Authority to convey public property to the Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. 2224 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1187. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Union County. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1180. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Hancock County so as to change the compensation of the tax com missioner and his secretary. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HR 228. By Representatives Elli'ott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System. Referred to Committee on Transportation. HR 276. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Lane of the 40th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HR 349. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Berry of the 94th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase em ployment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Columbus-Muscogee County or any municipal corporation within Muscogee County. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:00 A.M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 A.M. tomorrow at 8:40 o'clock P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2225 Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 20, 1975 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A. M. today, and was called to order by the President. Senator Young of the 13th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of March 19 in passing the following bill of the House: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, its depart ments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities. On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Bond of the 39th. 2226 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 55, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 170 was placed on the Senate Calendar. Senator Hill of the 29th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of March 19 in passing the following bill of the House: HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide that the Board of Education of Harris County shall consist of five members; to provide for education dis tricts. On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 1114 was placed on the Senate Calendar. Senator Hill of the 29th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of March 19 in passing the following bill of the House: HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections of the mayor and councilmen. On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 1116 was placed on the Senate 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 resolution of the House and Senate, to-wit: HB 477. By Representative Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitalization shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2227 HB 391. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend Code Section 92-5902 of the Code of Georgia relating to tax returns by railroads and public utilities, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not be applicable to those persons or companies doing a water business. HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to repeal laws relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal laws relating to credits against income taxes for payments made to corpora tions and other organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes. HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon designated employees of the State Board of Corrections. HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide for an Act known as the Ga. Special Adult Offender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections. HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Records Act", so as to provide for definitions of certain terms; to create a State Records Com mittee; to provide for membership, meetings and duties of the Com mittee, to provide for officers; to provide for an appeal process; to provide for duties of the Department of Archives and History. HB 955. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, presentments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain cir cumstances; to provide for relief from prejudicial joinder. HB 237. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th and others: A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold off ice'in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. 2228 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation of motor vehicles so as to provide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons ac cused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation. HR 122. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 131st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State. SB 123. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Soil Conservation Districts Law", as amended, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall provide the only legal services required by the State Soil Conservation Committee. The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit: SR 170. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution congratulating Miss Lynn Miller. HR 376. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st and others: A resolution expressing appreciation to the DeKalb County School System for the delicious cookies that have been served to the General Assembly. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 528. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to clarify the credit to be allowed for returned property; to provide a procedure for granting of such credit. HB 527. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A bill to amend Section 92-3303 of the Code of Ga. of 1933 so as to reduce from two years to ninety days the time within which taxes may be assessed or refunds claimed as to any taxable period for which corrections have been made by the Federal Internal Revenue Service. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2229 HB 268. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Foster and Cole of the 6th and Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to provide that secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys under provisions of said Act shall be employees of the judicial branch of State government and shall be in the unclassified service of the State Merit System of Person nel Administration. HB 15. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Ross of the 76th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; to provide that any member who retired with 35 years of creditable service whose retirement benefit was reduced because of his age having been less than the normal age of retirement in effect at the time he retired shall be entitled to an adjusted retirement. HB 337. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Noble of the 48th, Foster of the 152nd and others: A bill to amend an Act which provided grants to certain municipalities for specified purposes, so as to require certain additional grants under certain circumstances to every municipality with population over 300,000. The following bill of the Senate was introduced, read first time and referred to committee: SB 410. By Senators Riley of the 1st and Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to provide that the State Department of Transportation shall assume the full and entire responsibility and liability imposed upon the local assurers by the Act of the Congress approved October 27, 1965, Public Law 89-298, for those projects authorized therein for the im provement and maintenance of the harbors and ports of this State. Referred to Committee on Transportation. The following bills and resolution of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 237. By Messrs. Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th, Chance of the 129th and Edwards of the 110th: A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. 2230 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 391. By Messrs. Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend Code Section 92-5902 of the Code of Georgia relating to tax returns by railroads and public utilities, so as to provide that said Code Section shall not be applicable to those persons or companies doing a water business. Referred to Committee on Public Utilities. HB 477. By Mr. Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitalization shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor. Referred to Committee on Human Resources. HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to be known as the "Georgia Records Act of 1975"; to provide for the management of records in the State of Georgia; to create a State Records Committee. Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment. HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing to operation, licensing, regis tration, maintenance and inspection of motor vehicles so as to provide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance, and inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation. Referred to Committee on Transportation. HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to repeal Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 109, 147, relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal Ga. Laws 1959, p. 78, relating to credits against income taxes for payments made to corporations and other organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes. Referred to Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance. HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon desig- THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2231 nated employees of the State Board of Corrections so as to provide that the State Board of Corrections may adopt rules conferring the powers of a police officer to any correctional officer of the State Board of Corrections, and to any correctional officer of any prison or county correctional institution operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections. Referred to Committee on Offender Rehabilitation. HB 955. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, present ments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain circumstances; to provide for relief from prejudicial joinder. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections. Referred to Committee on Offender Rehabilitation. HR 122. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 131st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. The following reports of standing committees were read by the Secretary: Senator McGill of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agricul ture, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Agriculture has had under consideration the following resolution and bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: SR 158. Do pass. HB 890. Do pass as amended. HB 1041. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, McGill of 24th District, Chairman. 2232 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Holley of the 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance 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 1. Do pass as amended. HB 150. Do pass as amended. HB 248. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Holley of 22nd District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 739. Do pass as amended. HB 774. Do pass. HB 1115. Do pass. HB 1140. Do pass. HB 1152. Do pass, HR 156. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Doss of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the fol- THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2233 lowing bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 351. Do pass. HB 1109. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Doss of 52nd District, Chairman. Senator Fincher of the 54th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Resources, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Human Resources 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 721. Do pass as amended. HB 973. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 54th District, Chairman. Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism 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 350. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism has had under consideration 2234 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: HR 197. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. Senator Brown of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Utilities has had under consideration the follow ing resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: HR 306. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 47th District, Chairman. Senator Eldridge of the 7th District, 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 House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: HR 114. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Eldridge of 7th District, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were read the second time: SB 350. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to comprehensively revise, codify and mod ernize the laws of this State relating to the licensure and regulation of landscape architects; to provide for definitions. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2235 HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to repeal an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for, county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973. HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th 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 mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions. HB 248. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th and others: A bill to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide a condition, precedent for authority to levy such taxes following the initial year. HB 721. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-9, relating to Air Quality Control, so as to provide that considerations of economic cost of technical feasibility shall be subordinate to considerations of public health. HB 973. By Representative Walker of the 115th: A bill to amend Code Section 53-202 relating to the application for a marriage license and the three-day waiting period, so as to change the provisions relative to the three-day waiting period. HR 197. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Dean of the 29th, Stone of the 138th and others: A resolution finding and declaring the Atlanta Cyclorama to be of historic value to the State and in need of certain repairs. HR 306. By Representative Marcus of the 26th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Fulton County. HR 114. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th: A resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee. 2236 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 351. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Russell of the 53rd and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Junior College Act of 1958" so as to change the provisions relative to payments by the Board of Regents to certain local operating authorities. HB 890. By Representative Collins of the 144th: A bill to regulate the storage and sale of flue-cured tobacco unsold in the year of production and stored for sale in the subsequent selling season. HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th: A bill providing for certified public weighers, approved Feb. 25, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse. HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students. HB 739. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6402, relating to the payment of county taxes, so as to change the installment dates in certain counties for the payment of such taxes and a penalty for nonpayment of installments when due so as to strike the ten percent penalty on delinquent install ments. HB 774. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st and others: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 600,000, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is law fully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours. HB 1115. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2237 HB 1140. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to provide for certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by the Cordele Office Building Authority; to provide for definitions; to require referendum elections on the question of beginning projects with a certain exception. HB 1152. By Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th and Ware of the 68th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County; to provide for his qualifications; to provide for his election, bond and oath; to provide for filling a vacancy in office; to provide for compensation; to provide for a clerk; to provide for an attorney; to provide for a super intendent of roads and bridges. HR 156. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to enter into certain contracts providing for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal. The following local, uncontested bills of the Senate and House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: SB 218. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, as amended, so as to change the cor porate limits of said city. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Stephens of the 36th moved that SB 218 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SB 218 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 612. By Representatives Lee, West, Bailey and Johnson of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton 2238 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, County so as to provide for the disposition of public property; to pro vide for allocation of funds for the promotion and advertisement of Clayton County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 900. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to amend an Act creating the charter of the City of Augusta, ap proved January 31, 1798, so as to provide for additional investments in which pension funds of the City of Augusta may be invested. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 901. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Augusta Ports Authority, approved March 10, 1959, so as to provide for additional members of the Au thority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1054. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Turin, in the County of Coweta" so as to change the terms of office of the Mayor and Aldermen; to delete the exemption of land used ex clusively for agricultural purposes from ad valorem taxation. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2239 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1068. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Gammage of the 17th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1031. By Representative Connell of the 87th: A bill to create the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Re development Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1044. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Coffee County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of certain em ployees of the clerk of the superior court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. 2240 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1071. By Representatives Harris and Johnson of the 8th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cartersville so as to delete therefrom certain provisions pertaining to the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1074. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carrell of the 75th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rutledge so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1075. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A bill to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Educa tion of Greene County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1078. By Representative Ross of the 76th: A bill to reincorporate the City of Sharon in the County of Taliaferro and to provide a new charter for said city. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2241 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1082. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to reincorporate the City of Tunnel Hill in the County of Whitfield; to create a new charter for said city. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1083. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to provide for certain matters relative to the election of certain councilmen; to provide certain qualifications upon the ability of the mayor to succeed himself. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1091. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Peach County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to arbitration concerning budget disputies. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. 2242 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1125. By Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Lumpkin so as to eliminate the prohibitions against the use of funds of the City of Lumpkin to provide water and sewage service, natural gas, paving, or drainage to certain areas of the city. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill-, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1126. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerks of the tax commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1127. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Judge of the Probate Court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1128. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2243 County so as to change the compensation of the clerical assistant to the commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1129. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1130. By Representative Jessup of the 117th: A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary so as to change the compen sation of the clerical assistant to the clerk. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1139. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Commerce so as to require certain appointees to be qualified electors of the City. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. 2244 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved March 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the pro visions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following substitute to HB 1086: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing certain county of ficers upon an annual salary approved March 28, 1%1 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2688), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2655), so as to change certain of the provisions there of pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties; 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 placing certain county officers upon an annual salary, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2688), as amended, , particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2655), is hereby amended by striking from subsection (b) of Section 3 the following: "1 Chief Deputy 1 Major 1 Chief Criminal Investi gator 2 Captains 1 ID & Fingerprint Expert 1 Chief Civil Deputy 4 Civil Deputies 6 Lieutenants 20 Criminal Investigators 1 Chief Jailer 34 Patrol Privates 33 Patrol Corporals 6 Sergeants 2 Bookkeepers (1 jail, 1 office) 1 Secretary 13 Assistant Jailers Turnkeys $1,077.87 per month 980.28 per month 860.52 per month 860.52 per month 801.25 per month 860.52 per month 801.25 per month 801.25 per month 747.09 per month 1,065.38 per month 567.60 to 732.09 per month 567.60 to 732.09 per month 747.09 per month 722.22 per month 722.22 per month 450.54 to 671.51 per month THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2245 9 Clerk-Dispatchers 6 Deputy Clerks (PBX Operators) 3 Mechanic Helpers 4 Office Clerks 4 Matrons 1 Assistant Bookkeeper (office) 461.77 to 671.51 per month 461.77 to 671.51 per month 586.00 to 620.00 per month 461.71 to 600.70 per month 450.54 to 671.51 per month 612.22 per month" and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "1 Chief Deputy 1 Major 1 Chief Criminal Investi gator 2 Captains 1 ID & Fingerprint Expert 1 Chief Civil Deputy 4 Civil Deputies 6 Lieutenants 26 Criminal Investigators 1 Chief Jailer 68 Patrol Deputies (to include 36 patrol privates & 32 patrol corporals) 4 Sergeants 2 Bookkeepers (1 jail, 1 office) 1 Secretary 4 Office Clerks 1 Assistant Bookkeeper 27 Assistant Jailers-Turnkeys (to include 9 privates, 4 desk sergeants, 1 mess sergeant, 5 corporals, 4 ID corporals, and 4 matrons) 18 Records & Communications Deputies (to include 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, & 10 privates) 3 Mechanic Helpers $1,077.87 per month 980.28 per month 860.52 per month 860.52 per month 801.25 per month 860.52 per month 801.25 per month 801.25 per month 747.09 to 801.25 per month 1,055.38 per month 567.60 to 732.09 per month 747.09 per month 722.22 per month 800.00 per month 461.77 to 600.70 per month 612.22 per month 450.54 to 671.51 per month 461.77 to 671.51 per month 589.78 per month". 2246 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, 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 yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 1095. By Representative Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the composition of the Board of Com missioners of Spalding County. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment : Amend HB 1095 by striking beginning on line 8 of Page 5 the follow ing: "for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "for November 4, 1975". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, 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 yeas were 41, nays 0. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2247 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Pannin County. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend HB 1134 by adding a new sentence following the figure and period "$500.00.", where it appears in line 4 on Page 7, to read as fol lows: "The limitation of $500.00 provided for herein shall apply to the sales price of the goods or services purchased, and the Chairman shall not use any purchasing device, technique or method which would result in an aggregate cost exceeding the said $500.00 limita tion." By striking the period following the word, "accepted" where it ap pears in line 3 on Page 10 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", unless all bids are rejected and the property is removed from sale or is readvertised for competitive bidding in the manner provided for herein." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, 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 yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. SB 406. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A bill to amend an Act known as the DeKalb County Oglethorpe Housing Foundation Act, so as to change the short title of said Act; to change the name of the public body corporate and politic created by said Act; to expand the legislative findings and declaration of public necessity pertaining to said Act. 2248 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend SB 406 by striking from line 9 of Page 12 the following: "disbursing", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "dispersing". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, 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 yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Tysinger of the 41st moved that SB 406 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SB 406 was immediately transmitted to the House. SB 931. By Senators' Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act and the several Acts amendatory of said Act. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment to SB 93: Amend SB 93 by inserting on Page 1, line 16, in the title imme diately preceding the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws;" the following: "to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to certain officers or persons; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing;", and THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2249 By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5 and inserting a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. This Act amending the Act approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 4125, 4126), and particularly Sections 2 and 3 of this Act, shall not apply to nor affect any officer or person who, prior to the date of approval of this Act, had been elected or appointed for a definite term; and such officer or person shall con tinue to be entitled to the privileges and benefits of the Act ap proved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 4125, 4126), the same as if said Act had not been repealed by this Act." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, 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 yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that SB 93 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and was immediately transmitted to the House. The following uncontested local resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HR 271. By Representative Knight of the 67th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County; to pro vide for the establishment in lieu thereof of a small claims court; to provide for 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 VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution 2250 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary and notwithstanding, the General Assembly is authorized to provide by local law for the abolition of justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County, and to establish in lieu thereof a small claims court, conferring upon such court the jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and justices of the peace and notaries public ex officio justices of the peace, together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount of subject matter, as may be pro vided by local law, whereof some other court has not exclusive juris diction under this Constitution; together with such provision as to rules and procedure in such court, and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by such court, as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Provided, that any such local law establishing a small claims court shall require the election of the judge thereof by the electors of Coweta County and shall require that the said judge shall be licensed to practice law in the courts of the said county." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 abolition of justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace and of notary ( ) NO public ex-officio justice of the peace in Coweta County, and to establish in lieu thereof a small claims court?" 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 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: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2261 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 3'4th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators Bond and Hill. On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 54, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. The President ordered the morning roll call, and the following Senators answered to their names: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not answering were Senators: Ballard Bond Broun of 46th Hill Russell 2252 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Timmons of the llth introduced as Chaplain, The Reverend Glenn Sheppard, pastor, The First Baptist Church, Blakely, Georgia, who offered scrip ture reading and prayer. The following resolution of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was read and adopted: SR 158. By Senators Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th, Button of the 9th and others: A resolution urging the appropriation of additional funds for the Farmers Home Administration. The following resolutions of the Senate and House were read and adopted: SR 177. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A resolution commending the Haralson County Rebelettes. HR 376. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st and others: A resolution expressing appreciation to the DeKalb County School System for the delicious cookies that have been served to the General Assembly. SENATE RULES CALENDAR Thursday, March 20, 1975 HB 170. Appropriations -- July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976 (SUB) SB 150. Branch Banks -- remove population requirements HB 122. Private Security Agencies Act-exempt private security activities (AM) HB 455. County Line Change -- file copy of plat with Secretary of State HB 539. Attorney General -- committee to determine incapacity HB 544. Unliquidated Damages -- remove limit on amount interest apply HB 675. State Buildings -- illegal to sell or beg HB 841. Telecommunication Service -- unlawful to avoid payment for (AM) HB 859. Juvenile Detention Before Hearing -- provisions (AM) HR 77. Officer Killed in Line of Duty -- indemnification program (SUB) HR 113!. Properties Commission -- act for State on certain property HR 150. State-Owned Property -- disposal of tract SB 323. Commercial Bait Shrimping -- hours and bonds THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2253 SB 392. Tax Collector -- use of night deposit boxes SR 169. Legislative Process -- open and accessible to public SR 171. John Henry Lane, Jr. Bridge -- bridge in Wayne County SR 172. Federal Laws on Outdoor Advertising and Junkyards -- relative to HB 39. Public Official Compensation -- fiscal note HB 91. Criminal Issuance of Bad Checks -- define offense HB 191. Health Insurance -- reimbursement for psychologist treatment (SUB) HB 203. Persons Authorized to Prescribe Drugs -- change definitions HB 292. County Sheriffs -- minimum salaries (AM) HB 413. Alcoholic Beverags -- limit on sales HB 429. Community Action Agencies -- continuation HB 430. Buying Services and Buying Clubs -- regulate (SUB) HB 473. Failure on Appliance Payment to Utility Company -- no service cut-off HB 598. Speech Pathology and Audiology License -- additional circumstances HB 671. Certification of Teachers, Principals, Etc.-certain requirements (SUB) HB 673. Supervisor of Purchases -- fidelity bonds on employees HB 674. Public Officials Required to be Bonded -- indemnification (SUB) HB 791. Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act -- technical corrections HB 847. Sanitarian Trainee -- educational requirements HB 858. Adequate Program for Education -- employment prohibitions (AM) HB 867. Public Revenue-Unpaid Taxes -- reports and final settlements HB 868. Public Official Bonds -- conditions for indemnification HB 875. Development Authorities Law -- definition of "project" (SUB) HR 146. Baldwin County -- conveyance certain real property HR 200. Board of Corrections--change to Board of Offender Rehabilitation HR 299. Winder -- easement through State property HR 303. State-Owned Property -- granting of easement Respectfully submitted, /s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee The following general bill of the House, passed by substitute on March 19 and reconsidered on March 20, was put upon its passage: 2254 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Broun of the 46th. A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its depart ments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as ^mended. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator McDowell. Not voting was Senator Lester. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that HB 170 be immediately transmitted to the House. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2255 On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 170 was immediately transmitted to the House. Senator Robinson of the 27th moved that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on County and Urban Affairs and committed to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 47th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 605 was withdrawn from the Committee on County and Urban Affairs and committed to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. The following general bills of the House, postponed on March 19 until March 20, were read the third time and put.upon their passage: HB 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment: Amend HB 122 on Page 1, lines 2 and 13, by striking the word "Securities" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Security", and By deleting the period on Page 1, line 23, and adding the following: "; provided, however, that such persons or corporations may elect to be licensed under this Act." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. 2256 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 122 by inserting in Section 1 thereof the phrase "and who do not have access to firearms" between the word "firearm" and the word "to" at lines 49 and 50 on page 1. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, 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 as amended. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Stephens Stumbaugh Tate Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Garrard Gillis Holley McDowell Robinson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 6. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2257 HB 455. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Banks of the 17th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 23-2, relating to changes of county lines, so as to provide for a copy of the survey and plat evidencing a change in county lines to be filed with the Secretary of State. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Those not voting were Senators : Brown of 47th Duncan Foster Garrard Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Gillis Robinson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 539. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be composed of himself, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chairman 2258 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, of the Judicial Council of Georgia to ascertain whether or not the At torney General is incapacitated and unable to perfrom the duties of his office by reason of sickness or other providential cause and thus unable to perform the duties of his office. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Pearce Those not voting were Senators: Banks Dun can Garrard Holloway McDuffie Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Thompson Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair. HB 544. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Unliquidated Damages Interest Act" so as to remove the limitation on the sum of unliquidated damages to which the interest shall apply. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2259 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Tray lor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Hamilton of 26th Holley Hudson Kidd Starr (presiding) Summers Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 675. By Representatives Evans of the 84th, Colwell of the 4th, Cox of the 141st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lewis of the 21st. A bill to amend an Act known as Georgia Building Authority Act, Amended-Security Guards, so as to provide that it shall be illegal to beg, panhandle, solicit, or to sell goods, ware, or other objects or services within State buildings, or on the grounds, sidewalks or other ways, except under certain conditions and to authorize the Authority to provide for security guards under certain conditions. The report of the committee, -which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2260 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators Bond and Tate. Those not voting were Senators: Barker Duncan Hamilton of 34th Hudson Robinson Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens Timmons Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 2. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Banks of the 17th. A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the payment for telecommunication services. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment: Amend HB 841 on Page 3 by striking lines 7 and 8 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "a felony and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000'.00 or imprisoned not more than five years". THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2261 On the adoption of amendment, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and the committee amendment to HB 841 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Those not voting were Senators : Barker Duncan Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Lester Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Riley Russell Starr (presiding) On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Banks of the 17th moved that HB 841 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 841 was immediately transmitted to the House. 2262 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. The Committee on Human Resources offered the following amendment: Amend HB 859 by striking subsection (b) of quoted Code Section 24A-1403 of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) A child alleged to have committed an offense over which the superior court has concurrent jurisdiction under Section 24A301 (b) shall be detained pending a committal hearing under Chap ter 27-24 for indictment only in a facility stated in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) unless it appears to the satisfaction of the juvenile court that public safety and protection reasonably require detention in a jail and the court so orders but only where the jail has a separate room, for children, removed from those for adults. Provided, however, children shall not be required to as sociate or eat with adults." Senator Robinson of the 27th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 859 by inserting on Page 1, line 27, after the word "facility" the words "approved by the court". Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 859 by deleting in their entirety lines 1 through 3 of Page 2, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "the court shall transport the child to the closest detention center and the Department of Human Resources shall select a suit able facility and the Department shall provide for the transporta tion. The Department shall return said child to the closest detention center in time for the court to transport the child back to the court. The Department may provide for nonsecure custody where deemed appropriate by the Department and the court;". And, by inserting in line 9 of Page 3, after the word "appears", the following: "in the discretion of the court based upon the information available to the court". THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2263 Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that the amendments offered to HB 859 be printed. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and all amendments offered to HB 859 were printed. On the adoption of the amendment offered by the Committee on Human Resources, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Robinson of the 27th, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Kidd of the 25th, Senator Kidd of the 25th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Eldridge Garrard Howard Hudson Langford McDowell McGill Riley Shapard Tate Warren Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Hill Holloway Starr (presiding) On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 34, nays 18, and the amendment was adopted. 2264 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kidd Langford McDowell Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Dean of 6th Fincher Gillis Kennedy Lester Lewis McDuffie Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Holley Holloway McGill Summers Traylor Starr (presiding) On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 10. 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 House amendments thereto: SB 268. By Senators Garrard of the 37th, Hamilton of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-10 relating to the practice of nursing, as amended, by striking said Code Chapter in its entirety and substi tuting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 84-10, so as to comprehensive ly revise the law regulating the practice of nursing. THURSDAY, MARCH 20s, 1975 2265 The House amendments were as follows: Amend SB 268 by adding the following semicolon after the phrase "Code Section 84-9916" on line 10 of Page 2, the following: "to provide for severability;". By striking beginning on line 19 of Page 4, the following: "the approval of the Secretary of State and". By striking beginning on line 31 of Page 4, the following: "the approval of the Secretary of State and". By adding following the word "fees" on line 14 of Page 13, the fol lowing: ", not to exceed fifty dollars,". By adding after the word "rate" on line 13 of Page 14, the fol lowing : ", not to exceed fifty dollars,". By adding following Section 3 ending on line 9 of Page 19 a new Section to be designated Section 4, to read as follows: "Section 4. 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 in valid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the re maining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional." By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5. Amend SB 268 by striking on line 14 of Page 3, the following: "licensed under", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "practicing medicine in accordance with the provisions of". By striking on line 15 of Page 3, the following: "licensed under", 2266 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "practicing dentistry in accordance with the provisions of". By striking on line 16 of Page 3, the following: "licensed under", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "practicing podiatry in accordance with the provisions of". By striking on line 26 of Page 3, the following: "licensed physician or dentist or podiatrist", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "a physician practicing medicine in accordance with the pro visions of Code Chapter 84-9, as now or hereafter amended, or a dentist practicing dentistry in accordance with the provisions of Code Chapter 84-7, as now or hereafter amended, or a podiatrist practicing podiatry in accordance with the provisions of Code Chap ter 84-6, as now or hereafter amended." Amend SB 268 by adding after the word "degree" on line 19, Page 5, the words or the equivalent". Amend SB 268 on line 17, Page 5 by striking the word "Three" and Inserting "Two". Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendments to SB 268. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 268 were agreed to. The President resumed the Chair. The following general bills and resolutions of the Senate and House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HR 77. By Representative Adams of the 14th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforce- THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2267 ment officer or fireman killed in the line of duty; to provide for 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 I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer or fireman who is killed in the line of duty. Such law may provide for the method of payment of such indemni fication and all other matters relative thereto; provided, that no such law may provide an indemnification with respect to the death of a law enforcement officer which is in excess of $10,000 provided; however, additional funds may be given for the support of such law enforcement officer's minor children, said amount not to exceed $5,000.00 per child. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to appropriate State funds for the payment of such indemnification and for the purpose of implementing any law as authorized by this para graph." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 for a program of ( ) NO indemnification with respect to the death of a law enforcement officer or fireman killed in the line of duty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the of ficer's spouse and not to exceed $5,000.00 for each of the officer's minor children?" 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 Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute to HR 77: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a program of indemnification 2268 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard killed in the line of duty; to provide for 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 I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard who is or has been killed in the line of duty subsequent to January 1, 1973. Such law may provide for the method of payment of such indemnification and all other matters relative thereto; provided, that no such law may provide an indemnification with respect to the death of a law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard which is in excess of $50,000. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to levy taxes and to appropriate State funds for the payment of such indemnifica tion and for the purpose of implementing any law as authorized by this paragraph." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have writ ten or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for indemni- ( ) NO fication with respect to the death of a law enforce ment officer, fireman or prison guard killed in the line of duty in an amount not to exceed $50,000?" 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. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 30, nays 1, 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. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2269 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: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Holley Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute. Senator Hudson of the 35th moved that HR 77 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 77 was immediately transmitted to the House. HR 113. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 47th. A resolution authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commis sion to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Ga. with respect to certain transactions involving State-owned real property located in Atlanta, Ga. 2270 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Barnes. Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Holley Holloway Hudson Robinson On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 1. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 150. By Representative Harris of the 8th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Dean of the 31st. A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2271 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Fincher Foster Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudson Lester Reynolds Robinson Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 323. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to game and fish, approved Mar. 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws, 1955, p. 483), as amended, so as to provide for lawful hours for bait shrimping; to require bonds of persons taking or selling commercial bait shrimp. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend SB 323 by striking on Page 1, line 17, the word "amended" and inserting the word "repealed". Strike the rest of the bill. On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: 2272 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Dean of 6th Eldridge Holley McDowell Riley Sutton Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Holloway Tate On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 6, nays 47, and the amend ment 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2273 Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Dean of 6th Eldridge McDowell Riley Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Holley Traylor Holloway On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Langford of the 51st moved that SB 323 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed and SB 323 was immediately transmitted to the House. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the Senate substitute to HB 580 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 580 was insisted upon. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 450. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A bill to provide certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of certain underground utility facilities. 2274 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 450 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to HB 450 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /a/ Render Hill Senator, 29th District /s/ Nathan Dean Senator, 31st District /s/ Perry Hudson Senator, 35th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 40th District /s/ Ted Waddle Representative, 113th District /s/ Gerald Horton Representative, 43rd District Conference Committee Substitute to HB 450: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of underground gas pipes and other facilities, approved March 6, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 50), as amended by an Act approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 226), so as to provide that gas companies shall file with the clerk of the superior court the name and certain other information concerning the source from which information respecting the location of their underground gas pipes and facilities may be obtained; to provide for the maintenance of a file for such materials by such clerks and the fees therefor; to provide for the filing of such information by municipal gas distribution systems; to provide that with certain exceptions no person shall engage in blasting or excavating with mechanized excavating equipment until certain notice has been given to gas companies and certain other conditions have occurred; to provide for the contents of such notice and such other conditions; to provide that the gas companies involved will furnish certain information concerning the location of their underground gas pipes and other facilities within a designated time; to provide certain exceptions with respect to work by or for the State, counties, municipal corpora tion and agencies thereof; to provide that location information furnished must be accurate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2275 Section 1. An Act providing certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of underground gas pipes and other facilities, approved March 6, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 50), as amended by an Act approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 226), is hereby amended by striking Section 3 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. Each gas company who maintains underground gas pipes or facilities within any county of this State shall file with the clerk of the superior court of such county the name, address and telephone number of the office, department or other source from or through which information may be obtained during normal hours on business days respecting the location of the pipes and gas facilities of such gas company within said county. Each gas company from time to time shall make such further and additional filings as may be necessary to keep current the designation, address and telephone number of such source for such gas company. Municipal gas distri bution systems shall not be required to make such filings in the office of the clerk of the superior court but shall maintain such information in the office of the clerk of such city, or in the office of the super intendent of the gas department of such city or in the office of the utility commission of such city." Section 2. Said Act, as' amended, is further amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. The clerk of the superior court in each county of this State shall: (a) maintain a file for the written information to be filed by gas companies in accordance with the provisions of this Act and make the same available for public inspection; (b) mark the date and hour of filing of all written materials filed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (c) charge a uniform fee for the filing of such written materials of one dollar ($1.00) per page." Section 3. Said Act, as amended, is hereby further amended by striking Section 5 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows: "Section 5. (a) No person shall commence, perform or engage in blasting or in excavating with mechanized excavating equipment on any tract or parcel of land in any county in the State unless and until each of the following conditions has occurred: (1) The person planning such blasting or excavating has, on or before the third business day preceding the day on which such work is planned to commence, given actual notice of such proposed work to the source designated and filed in such county by each gas com- 2276 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, pany in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Act, which notice shall: (i) describe the tract or parcel of land upon which such blasting or excavation is to take place with sufficient particularity to enable the gas company to ascertain the precise tract or parcel of land in volved ; (ii) state the name, address and telephone number of the person who will engage in such blasting or excavating; (iii) describe the type of blasting or excavating to be engaged in by such person; (iv) designate the date, no earlier than three (3) business days and no longer than ten (10) days from the date of such notice, upon which such blasting or excavating will commence. (2) The person planning such blasting or excavating has as certained from each source filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 hereof the location of all gas pipes and facilities of each gas company which are located upon said tract or parcel of land or within two hundred (200) feet thereof. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person who engages in blasting or excavating with mechanized excavating equipment upon a tract or parcel of land which he owns or leases shall not be required to give any notice under the provisions hereof if such person has ascertained from other means available to him that there are no underground gas pipes or facilities which will be damaged or in juriously affected by such blasting or excavating." Section 4. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by striking Section 6 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. Each gas company shall within three (3) business days following receipt of actual notice, as described above, to the source filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 hereof, or within such longer reasonable period as may be required under the circumstances, but in any event within five (5) business days: (a) attempt to advise the person requesting such information by telephoning such person at the telephone number furnished by such person as aforesaid, or, if no such telephone number was furnished, by delivery personally or mailing by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address furnished as aforesaid by such person, notice that (1) such gas company does not have under ground gas pipes or facilities located upon such parcel or tract of land or within two hundred (200) feet thereof, or that (2) such gas company has staked or otherwise marked the surface of the land to indicate the location of such of its underground gas pipes and other THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2277 facilities as are located upon such tract or parcel of land and within two hundred (200) feet thereof." Section 5. Said Act, as amended, is further amended by redesignating existing Sections 11, 12 and 13 thereof as Sections 13, 14 and 15, respec tively, and by adding two new Sections, to be designated Sections 11 and 12, to read as follows: "Section 11. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any work, including blasting or excavating with mechanized equipment, administered, performed by, contracted for or let by a municipal corporation, a county or by the State or any instrumentality, depart ment, board, agency or authority of a municipal corporation, a county or the State, including any such work when performed by contractors or subcontractors of any of the same. Section 12. (a) For the purposes of this Act, information con cerning location of underground gas pipes or facilities given by such gas company to any person must be accurate to with in twenty-four (24) inches. If any underground gas pipes or facilities become damaged due to inaccurate location information furnished by such gas company, all liabilities imposed by this Act shall not apply. (b) Upon documented evidence that the person seeking location information has incurred losses or expenses due to inaccurate in formation, lack of information or unreasonable delays in supplying information by such gas company, the gas company shall be liable to that person for his losses." Section 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Hill of the 29th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 450 be adopted. On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd 2278 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Dean of 31st Duncan Garrard Reynolds Riley Russell Timmons On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report was adopted. Senator Hamilton of the 34th moved that the following bill of the Senate be postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. SB 392. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill to permit any tax collector in the several counties of this State to designate a bank or banks, as defined in Code Section 41A-102(g), to receive tax payments for deposit into the account of such tax collector by means of a night deposit box, lock box, post office box, electronic funds transfer system or other similar arrangement under which a bank can receive deposits to the account of the tax collector. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SB 392 was postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Senate substitute to HB 376 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 376 was insisted upon. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2279 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 and Senate, to-wit: HB 99. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service. HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd: 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 compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio operators. HB 1170. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to waive the governmental immunity of Pulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Ga., from claims by Edna H. Sosby, widow of Thomas Franklin Sosby; Ada Lee Avery, widow of Coley Lewis Avery; and Marie Brown Skinner, mother of Gregory Lou Skinner; and Jack Cox, for damages arising from the deaths of Sosby, Avery and Skinner and personal injury to Cox, resulting from collision with a Fulton County vehicle on December 16, 1974. HB 1202. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the tax commissioners in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. HB 1203. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the clerk of the superior court in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. HB 1205. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to require the solicitor of said court and his staff to perform the same functions in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the magis trates of said court as they perform in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the judges of said court. 2280 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1206. By Representatives Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor. HB 1207. By Representative Tucker of the 73th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Locust Grove, approved August 19, 1922, so as to change the term of office of the mayor of said city. SB 73. By Senators Garrard of the 3>7th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. SB 124. By Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th: A bill to repeal an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of certain counties of this State. SB 213. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a purchasing depart ment in certain counties, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and terms of a county purchasing agent; to change the provisions relative to purchases without competition. SB 215. By Senators Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th and Hamilton of the 34th: A bill to fix the salary of the First Assistant Solicitor, the Assistant Solicitors and the Assistant to the Solicitor General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date. SB 220. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to provide that in certain counties zoning and building inspectors shall have authority to issue citations for persons who shall violate zoning ordinances or building codes; to provide that said citations shall be returnable to a regular session of a court having countywide com mitment jurisdiction; to provide for the powers and authorities of said court; to provide for the issuance of a warrant in the event said citation is not obeyed. SB 225. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 24-27, pertaining to clerks of the superior court, as amended, so as to provide that in counties having a population THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2281 of 600,000 or more, according to the 1970 census or any future such census, no cost deposit shall be required in civil actions, but all fees shall be collected at the time of performing services. SB 310. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to reincorporate the City of Crawfordville in the County of Taliaferro; to create a new charter for said City; to provide for corporate limits; to provide for the government of said City; to provide for the officials thereof and their selection, oath, powers and duties. SB 384. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Gordon, Ga., as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and aldermen and their terms of office. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd: A bill to be entitled an Act to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 102. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th and others: A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the composition of the board of trustees. HB 405. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Scott of the 37th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine during certain hours in certain establishments on Sundays in all municipalities in this State having populations of not less than 300,000. HB 461. By Representative Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an Act approved February 15th, 1952 creating a JointCity-County Board of Tax Assessors in counties containing the greater part of a City of 300,000 or more to require the Board Chairman to 2282 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, certify, file and furnish the original and copies of the Tax Digest and to provide for supplemental digests. The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit: HR 350. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Paulding County Law Library with certain books. The following general bill and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: SR 169. By Senators Sutton of the 9th, Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st and others: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the legislative process of the General Assembly to be open and accessible to the public; to provide that any action and the results of such action in contravention of this provision is void; 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 I, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding following Paragraph XXV a new paragraph to be designated Paragraph XXVI, to read as follows: "Paragraph XXVI. Open Government. The people have the right to a free government which is accountable solely to them, and the right to have public officers who are amenable solely to them. These rights are thwarted by the conduct of the people's business, the development and formulation of public policy, in secret. There fore, the legislative process of the General Assembly shall be open and accessible to the public, and any action, including the direct or indirect results of any action, taken contrary to this provision, is void." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2283 "( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to re quire the legislative process of the General As sembly to be open and accessible to the public ( ) NO and providing that actions and the results of actions taken in contravention of this provision are void?" 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 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: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Lester McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Dean of 31st Foster Hill Holloway Kidd Langford Lewis Stephens On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 46, nays 0. 2284 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. SR 171. By Senator Dean of the 6th: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to designate a bridge in Wayne County, Georgia, as the "John Henry Lane, Jr., Bridge". The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldrdige Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Holloway Langford Russell Stephens Summers Thompson On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. Senator Dean of the 6th moved that SR 171 be immediately transmitted to the House. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2285 On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SR 171 was immediately transmitted to the House. SR 172. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A resolution relative to Federal laws relating to outdoor advertising and junkyards. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Garrard Holloway Langford Russell Timmons On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 1. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that SR 172 be immediately transmitted to the House. 2286 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SR 172 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 191. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Holley of the 22nd. A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket in surance so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract or certificate provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following substitute to HB 191: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, as amended, so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract provides for reimburse ment for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed applied psycho logist; 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 Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket ac cident and sickness insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 56-3111, to read as follows: "56-3111. Policies providing reimbursement for services within the scope of practice of an applied psychologist. Notwithstanding any provision of any group or blanket accident or sickness or acci dent and sickness insurance policy or contract hereafter issued or delivered in this State, whenever such policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an applied psychologist who is duly licensed pursuant to the Act making provision for the licensure of applied psychologists, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 508), as now or hereafter amended, any person covered under any such policy or contract who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2287 such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed applied psychologist." Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 4, nays 38, and the committee substitute was lost. Senator Holley of the 22nd offered the following substitute to HB 191: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, as amended, so as to provide that whenever any group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the. lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed applied psycho logist; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not prohibit such policies or contracts from providing reimbursement for services of an applied psychologist without the necessity of physician referral; 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 Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket ac cident and sickness insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 56-3111, to read as follows: "56-3111. Policies providing reimbursement for services within the scope of practice of an applied psychologist. Nothwithstanding any provision of any group or blanket accident or sickness or acci dent and sickness insurance policy or contract hereafter issued or delivered in this State, whenever such policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an applied psychologist who is duly licensed pursuant to the Act making provision for the licensure of applied psycho logists, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 408), as now or hereafter amended, any person covered under any such policy or contract who is referred to an applied psychologist by a licensed physician for such service shall be entitled to reimbursement for 2288 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, such service whether rendered by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed applied psychologist. This Section shall not prohibit group or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policies or contracts from providing reimbursement for services of an applied psychologist without the necessity of physician referral." Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, 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 by substitute. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators Ballard and Langford. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2289 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Holley of the 22nd moved that HB 191 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 191 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 39. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Davis of the 56th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Coverdell of the 40th. A bill to amend an Act providing that any bill making a change in the amount of the compensation of allowances of any elected or appointed State official, department or agency head must be introduced in the General Assembly during the first ten days of any session thereof. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean, of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Holloway Langford Lester 2290 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 12:38 o'clock P.M. until 2:00 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 2:00' o'clock P.M. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the following bill of the Senate be committed to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance: SB 392. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill to permit any tax collector in the several counties of this State to designate a bank or banks, as defined in Code Section 41A-102(g), to receive tax payments for deposit into the account of such tax collector by means of a night deposit box, lock box, post office box, electronic funds transfer system or other similar arrangement under which a bank can receive deposits to the account of the tax collector. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and SB 392 was committed to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance. Senator Pearce of the 16th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 2:30 o'clock P.M.: HB 292. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th: A bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 292 was postponed until 2:30 o'clock P.M. 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: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2291 HB 1209. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th and others: A bill to provide a procedure for fiscal notes for certain bills and for a time limitation for the introduction of such bills. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself necessary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Rainey of the 134th, Peters of the 2nd and Hays of the 1st. The House insists on its position in substituting the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title and declaration of pur pose; to define terms. SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill relative to ad valorem taxes, fees and charges due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the"^Touse, to-wit: HB 450. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A bill to provide certain requirements in connection with blasting or ex cavating in the vicinity of certain underground untility facilities. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: 2292 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1047. By Representative Irvin of the 10th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to increase the number of city commissioners and to provide for their terms of office and to provide for a referendum. HB 1121. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 85th, Dent of the 85th and others: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 145,000 nor more than 165,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized, such sales for consumption shall be authorized during certain hours. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 290. By Representatives Adams of the 36th, Games and Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, so as to provide in creased pension benefits for such members and their dependents. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 91. By Representatives Cole and Poster of the 6th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to define the offense of criminal issuance of a bad check; to provide prima facie evidence of such offense; to provide punishments for such offense. Senator Holley of the 22nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 91 by adding on Page 2, line 14, before the word "shall" the following: "for an amount in excess of $500.00". On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Sutton of the 9th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barnes Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Duncan Garrard THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2293 Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Langford Lester McDowell McDuffie Overby Riley Shapard Starr Tate Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Holloway Hudson Kidd Lewis McGill Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Stephens and Timmons. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 27, and the amend ment was lost. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Hudson Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy McDowell McDuffie Riley Shapard Stephens Tate Traylor Young 2294 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Not voting was Senator Timmons. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 20. 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 substitute thereto: SB 19-4. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd, Hudson of the 35th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for the instruction in essentials of the United States and State Constitutions and the study of American institutions and ideals. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, in general, as amended, so as to provide that all colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instruction in the history of the United States, and in the history of Georgia, and in the essentials of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia, and no undergraduate student in any college or university shall receive a certificate of graduation or a degree without success fully completing course work or previously passing a satisfactory ex amination on the history of the United States, and the history of Geor gia, and upon the provisions and principles of the United States Consti tution and the Constitution of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, in general, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 32-171; to read as follows: "32-171. Instruction in essentials of United States and Georgia history and Constitutions. All colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds shall give instruction in the history of the United States, and in the history of Georgia, and in the essentials of the United States Constitution and the Consti tution of Georgia, and no undergraduate student in any college or THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2295 university shall receive a certificate of graduation or a degree with out successfully completing course work or previously passing a satisfactory examination on the history of the United States and the history of Georgia, and upon the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the House substitute to SB 194 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 194 was agreed to. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill relative to ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagree ment to the House substitute to SB 10 and that a Conference Committee be ap pointed. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the dis agreement of the Senate to the House substitute to SB 10 was adhered to. The President appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Bond of the 39th and Garrard of the 37th. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 203. By Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Mann of the 13th and Twiggs of the 4th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to change definitions relating to persons authorized to prescribe drugs. 2296 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Riley of the 1st moved that HB 203 be committed to the Committee on Human Resources. Senator Sutton of the 9th moved that HB 203 be tabled. On the motion to table, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bell Coverdell Eldridge Foster Garrard Hill Howard Langford Lester Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Turner Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators : Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Stephens Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Duncan Holley Holloway On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 35; the motion was lost, and HB 203 was not tabled. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved the previous question. On the motion for the previous question, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the motion was sustained. Senator Garrard of the 37th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 208 by adding following the semicolon after the word "laws" on line 5 of Page 1 the following: "to provide an effective date;". THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2297 By adding after Section 2 ending on line 17 of Page 2 the following: "Section 3. This Act shall not become effective in any case before April 30, 1976, and it shall become effective on or after that date only if funds are appropriated to the affected State agencies for the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Act." By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Stephens Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Coverdell Dean of 6th Eldridge Garrard Hill Howard Langford Robinson Shapard Starr Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Holley Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Turner Tysinger Holloway On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 16. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that HB 203 be immediately transmitted to the House. 2298 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 203 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 292. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Karrh of the 106th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Pearce of the 16th. A bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment: Amend HB 292 by adding a new Section numbered 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1975." On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Reynolds of the 48th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Garrard Hill Howard Overby Reynolds Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Tate Tysinger Warren Not voting was Senator Broun of the 46th. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 18, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2299 Senator Pearce of the 16th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 292 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 thereof, which reads as follows: 'Section 4. Any increase in, pay resulting from the provisions of this Act shall not be effective with respect to any sheriff during his current term of office.' in its entirety."; and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Tysinger of the 41st called for the yeas and nays, and the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 31st Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Brantley Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Garrard Hill Howard Overby Reynolds Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators Broun of the 46th and Dean of the 6th. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 18, 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. 2300 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Eldridge Howard Overby Reynolds Shapard Stumbaugh Sutton Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Broun of the 46th and Dean of the 6th. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 15. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. Senator Pearce of the 16th moved that HB 292 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 292 was immediately transmitted to the House. Senator Gillis of the 20th assumed the Chair. HB 413. By Representative Connell of the 87th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Stephens of the 36th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide a limitation THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2301 upon the quantity of distilled spirits which may lawfully be sold by a retail licensee. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Brown of 47th Dean of 31st Foster Kennedy Sutton Thompson Traylor Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hudson McGill Riley Russell Timmons Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 7. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Hudgins of the 15th moved that HB 413 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 413 was immediately transmitted to the House. 2302 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 429. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Patten of the 146th, Hill of the 127th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Barker of the 18th. A bill to provide for the continuation of community action agencies in the State; to provide for the administration of this Act by the Executive Office of the Governor; to provide for the distribution of funds. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators Sutton and Warren. Those not voting were Senators: Banks Barnes Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway McGill Pearce Reynolds Russell Thompson Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 2. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2303 HB 430. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Shapard of the 28th. A bill to be known as the "Buying Services Act of 1975"; to regulate and control buying services and buying clubs; to provide that any person who is elected to become a member of a buying service or buying club may cancel such membership under certain circumstances. The Committee on Consumer Affairs offered the following substitute to HB 430: A BILL To be entitled an Act to be known as the "Buying Services Act to 1975"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to regulate and control buying services and buying clubs; to provide for the licensing of buying services and buying clubs by the Commissioner of Agriculture; to provide for certain conditions upon the issuance of licenses; to provide for applications and fees; to provide for revocation, suspension and nonrenewal of licenses; to require prior approval of certain contracts; to provide for a right of cancellation of certain contracts; to provide cer tain requirements regarding content of certain contracts; to provide limitations on the period of certain contracts; to require the keeping of accounts, books and records; to provide for injunctions; to provide for the adoption of rules, regulations and orders; to provide penalties; to provide for all other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Short title.--This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Buying Services Act of 1975". Section 2. Definitions.--As used in this Act: (a) "Buying service", "buying club" or "club" means any corpora tion, partnership, unincorporated association or other business enter prise which is organized for profit with the primary purpose of provid ing benefits to members from the cooperative purchase of services or merchandise and which desires to effect such purpose through direct solicitation or other business activity in this State. (b) "Member" means a status by which any natural person is en titled to any of the benefits of a buying service or buying club. (c) "Prepayment" means any payment over $25.00 for service or merchandise made before the service is rendered or the merchandise is received. Payment for service made on the same day the service is rendered is not prepayment. Money received by a club from, a financial institution upon assignment of a contract is prepayment when and to 2304 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the extent the member is required to make prepayment to the financial institution pursuant to the contract. (d) "Business day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. (e) "Contract" means any contract or agreement by which a person becomes a member of a buying service or club. (f) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. Section 3. Buying services and clubs; license as condition of doing business.--No buying service or club, nor any officer, official, employee or agent thereof shall sell, advertise or solicit the sale or purchase of memberships or contracts within the State of Georgia without having first obtained a license to do business in the State from the Commissioner of Agriculture. Section 4. Buying services and clubs; conditions upon issuance of license; bond.--As a condition to the issuance or retention of a license required by this Act, each buying service or club shall: (a) Comply with such reasonable conditions for the issuance of a license as may be required by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this Act. (b) Maintain a bond in the amount of $25,000.00 with a surety company duly authorized to do business in this State or post a cash bond in such amount, payable to the Governor of the State, in either case such bond to be for the use and benefit of any person who has entered into a contract for membership in a buying service or club. Such bond shall be conditioned to pay all losses, damages and expenses that may be sustained by such member occasioned by reason of any fraudu lent misrepresentation or by reason of any breach of contract by the club. Section 5. Applications for license; fee.--Application for a license as a buying service or club shall be made on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall contain such information and supporting docu ments as he may require. Licenses shall be issued for a period of one year and shall be renewable within 90 days preceding the expiration thereof. The fee for a license or the renewal thereof shall be $50.00, payable to the Commissioner for deposit by the Department of Adminis trative Services in the general fund of the State. Section 6. Revocation, suspension and nonrenewal of licenses. -- Licenses issued under the provisions of this Act may be revoked or suspended or not renewed by the Commissioner for any violation of the substantive provisions of this Act; for a violation of any rule or regula tion issued by the Commissioner pursuant to this Act; or for the violation of any law of this State. Licenses shall be revoked or suspended by the Commissioner only following notices and hearings pursuant to the pro visions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as the same may now or hereafter be amended. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2305 Section 7. Contracts of buying services and clubs; prior approval.-- No contract of membership shall be used by any buying service or club unless such contract is first approved by the Commissioner as to form. Any contract or agreement used in violation of the provisions of this Section shall be null, void and of no effect. Section 8. Contracts of buying services and clubs; right of cancella tion.--Any person who has elected to become a member of a club may cancel such membership by giving written notice of cancellation any time before midnight of the third business day following the date on which membership was attained. Notice of cancellation may be given personally or by mail. If given by mail, the notice is effective upon de posit in a mailbox, properly addressed and postage prepaid. Notice of cancellation need not take a particular form and is sufficient if it in dicates, by any form of written expression, the intention of the member not to be bound by the contract. Cancellation shall be without liability on the part of the member and the member will be entitled to a total refund, within ten days after notice of cancellation is given, of the entire consideration paid for the contract. Rights of cancellation may not be waived or otherwise surrendered. Section 9. Contracts of buying services and clubs; requirements; notice.-- (a) A copy of every contract shall be delivered to the member at the time the contract is signed. Every contract must be in writing, must be signed by the member, must designate the date on which the member signed the contract and must state, clearly and conspicuously in bold face type of a minimum size of fourteen points, the following: "MEMBERS' RIGHT TO CANCEL" "If you wish to cancel this contract, you may cancel by deliver ing or mailing a written notice to the club. The notice must say that you do not wish to be bound by the contract and must be delivered or mailed before midnight of the third business day after you sign this contract. The notice must be delivered or mailed to: (insert name and mailing address of club). If you cancel, the club will return, within ten days of the date on which you give notice of can cellation, a total refund." (b) Every contract which does not contain the notice specified in subsection (a) may be cancelled by the member at any time, without liability, by giving notice of cancellation by any means. Section 10. Contracts of buying services and clubs; limitation on period.--No contract shall be valid for a term longer than 18 months from the date upon which the contract is signed. A club may, however, allow a member to convert his contract into a contract for a period longer than 18 months after the member has been a member of the club for a period of at least six months. The duration of the contract shall be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the contract in bold face type of a minimum size of 14 points. Section 11. Buying services and clubs; accounts; books; records.-- Each buying service or club licensed in this State shall keep and main- 2306 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, tain accurate accounts, books and records of all transactions in this State; copies of all agreements; dates and amounts of payments made and accepted thereon; and the names and addresses of all members in this State. Such accounts, books and records shall be open for inspection by the Commissioner or his delegates during normal business hours on all normal business days. Section 12. Injunctions.--In addition to any other proceedings au thorized by this Act, the Commissioner may bring a civil action in the superior courts to enjoin any violation or threatened violation of any provision of this Act or any rule, regulation or order issued by the Commissioner pursuant to this Act. Section 13. Rules, regulations and orders.--The Commissioner is hereby authorized to promulgate, adopt and issue rules, regulations and orders necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Act. Any such rules of a substantive nature shall be promulgated only when it is determined by the Commissioner, in the reasonable exer cise of his discretion, on the basis of his expertise and facts, submissions, evidence, and all information before him that such rules are needed to prohibit or control acts or practices which create the probability of actual injury to consumers. No rule shall be promulgated where it is reasonably certain that the burden of complying with said rules will outweigh the public interest in prohibiting or controlling the practice which would be so prohibited or controlled. No such rule so promulgated shall be arbitrary or capricious nor shall its promulgation be character ized by an abuse of discretion or an unwarranted exercise of discretion. Section 14. Administrative procedure -- The provisions of the Geor gia Administrative Procedure Act, as the same is now or hereafter amended, shall apply to all actions and proceedings of an administrative nature taken by the Commissioner pursuant to this Act. Section 15. Penalties.--Any person, firm, corporation, organiza tion, partnership, entity, buying club or buying service violating any provision of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon con viction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 16. Repealer.--All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the com mittee 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2307 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barnes Brantley Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hill Holloway McGill Robinson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that HB 430 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 430 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 473. By Representatives Williams of the 54th and Sigman of the 74th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Stephens of the 36th. A bill to provide that no gas or electric utility company or electric membership corporation shall cut off or suspended gas or electric ser vice in any residence because the resident has failed to pay for or has failed to make timely payments for any appliance purchased from or any appliance repaired by such company or corporation. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2308 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester -Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barnes Dun can Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hill Holley Hudgins Pearce Robinson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 4:00 o'clock P.M. HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: A bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 598 was postponed until 4:00 o'clock P.M. Senator Bell of the 5th moved that the following bill of the House be post poned until 4:05 o'clock P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2309 HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 671 was postponed until 4:05 o'clock P.M. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 673. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Garrard of the 37th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases (now Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services), so as to provide that fidelity bonds covering State employees procured by the Commissioner shall name as beneficiaries and insureds under the terms thereof all public officers and officials required by law to be bonded. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young 2310 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Dean of 31st Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 36th Langford McDowell On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Garrard of the 37th. A bill to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide of fices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties. The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute to HB 674: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide offices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties; to prescribe 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. This Act shall apply to all public officers and officials of this State, who hold statewide offices, and who are required by law to be bonded. Section 2. In the event that a public officer or official has a money judgment returned against him in a suit or is otherwise subjected to monetary liability, by an aggrieved party, by his bond carrier, or both, as a result of an act of omission or commission of a subordinate employee of the public officer or official and in the event that said public officer or official shall, as a result of such action, be required to expend his personal monies, said officer or official shall be indem nified out of funds otherwise available to the public official's of officer's department or office, provided, that authorization for such indemnifica tion payment by the department or office shall be contingent on issuance of an official opinion of the Attorney General, declaring that the judg ment against or liability of the public officer or official was not due to an act of omission or commission of the public officer or official which constituted a breach of a duty of the officer or official imposed by law. In the event that the Attorney General is the public oficial seeking indemnification under the provisions herein, the Governor shall make THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2311 the determination as to whether or not the liability of the Attorney General was due to an act of omission or commission of the Attorney General which constituted a breach of a duty imposed by law. Section 3. Any benefit occasioned by a public officer or official by virtue of the provisions of this Act is hereby declared to be and is a portion of the compensation due the public officer or official for the services rendered to the State of Georgia. Section 4. This Act shall apply only to alleged acts of omission or commission which occur prior to July 1, 1976. Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the committee 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Dean of 31st Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Langford McDowell Reynolds Young 2312 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 7&1. By Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Lane of the 81st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Carter of the 14th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to clarify certain provisions and make certain technical corrections. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 4&th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Hudson Lester McDowell On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2313 Senator Carter of the 14th moved that HB 791 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 791 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 847. By Representative Hudson of the 137th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitar ians so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to employ any person as a sanitarian trainee or as a sanitarian, who has not met the educational requirements for registration as a Registered Professional Sanitarian under the provisions of this Act. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Pincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bell Brantley Duncan Gillis (presiding) Holloway Hudgins Hudson McDowell Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. 2314 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Warren of the 43rd. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. The Committee on Education offered the following amendment: Amend HB 858 on Page 1, line 19, by adding a period after the word "States", and by striking the remainder of the sentence on lines 19, 20 and 21. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the com mittee 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators Bond and Howard. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2315 Those not voting were Senators: Banks Barnes Duncan Gillis (presiding) Holloway Hudgins Hudson, Langford Russell Sutton Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 2. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that HB 858 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 858 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 867. By Representatives Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, Howard of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th. A bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, so as to change the date unpaid taxes shall commence bearing interest; to change the submission date for certain reports required of tax collectors; to change the date for making final settlements with both the state and county. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh 2316 Summers Sutton Tate JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators Dean of the 6th and McGill. Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hudson Langford McDowell Russell Stephens Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 2. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that HB 867 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 867 was immediately transmitted to the House. HB 868. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Vaughn of the 57th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Garrard of the 37th. A bill to amend Code Section 89-418, which provides conditions of liabil ity of public official bonds, so as to provide that no claim or cause of action shall exist on the bond, against the principal or surety and to provide that the surety shall have not claim or cause of action for indemnification from the principal, except under specified conditions. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2317 Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Robinson. Those not voting were Senators: Barker Barnes Coverdell Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Holley Howard Langford Reynolds Riley On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants. Senator Hudson of the 35th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 598 by adding on Page 2, line 1 after the word "board" the following: "The Board may waive the examination and grant a license upon payment of fees to applicants who present proof of current certification by Georgia State Department of Education or current licensure in a state or county whose requirements for licensure are substantially equivalent to those of this Act." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, 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. 2318 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Gillis (presiding) Holley Holloway Howard Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Langford McDowell Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, 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 House action thereto: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for de claration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Senate disagreement to the House substitute to SB 72 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the dis agreement of the Senate to the House substitute to SB 72 was adhered to. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2319 Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Garrard of the 37th and Lester of the 23rd. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Senate amendment thereto: HB 971. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Waddle of th 113th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill comprehensively to revise and codify the laws of the state regulating the practice of professional engineering and the practice of land surveying; to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions and trades, so as to codify the laws relating to professional engineering and land surveying as Code Chapter 84-21. Senator Tysinger of the 41st moved that the Senate recede from Senate Amendment Number 1. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and Amend ment Number 1 of the Senate was receded from. 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 972. By Representative Noble of the 48th: A bill to provide for a code of ethics for members of all boards, com missions and authorities of State government created by general statute; to provide for the removal of members who violate said code of ethics; to provide procedures connected therewith; to provide for hearings and vacancies. HB 731. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A bill to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife so as to repeal the provisions relating to prohibitions against miscegenation; to repeal the provisions relating to the definition of a "white person"; to repeal the provisions relating to births of children of white and colored parents. The House has adopted by the requite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: 2320 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 310. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Long of the 142nd and others: A resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloopy' Floyd State Park". HR 347. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A resolution authorizing the grant of a permanent non-exclusive easment over, across through and under certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 189. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Equine Act", approved as amended, so as to provide for the control, suppression, prevention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia". The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. HB 214. By Representative Glover of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act which granted specified powers to municipalities so as to authorize sheriffs and others to serve certain municipal notices, orders and other official documents under certain circumstances. SB 160. By Senators Bell of the 5th, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2321 Transit Authority Act of 1965", so as to change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Authority; to provide for terms of office. The President resumed the Chair. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brantley of the 56th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Educa tion in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors. Senator Shapard of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 671 by inserting on Page 2, line 8, after the word "date", "or one year whichever is greater". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. The Committee on Education offered the following substitute to HB 671: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for in-service education programs for certain teachers; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. After July 1, 1976, each local school system shall design and offer an in-service education program in the identification of children who have special educational needs to all teachers who are employed to teach kindergarten through grade three. Provided, however, that those teachers who have completed a course of five quarter hours, or its equivalent, in the identification of children who have special educational needs shall not be required to participate, and, provided further, that a system may join with other systems in providing the inservice education program. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with 'this Act are hereby repealed. 2322 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Senator Shapard of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to HB 671 by striking on line 10, after the word "grade", the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "seven". On the adoption of the amendment to the committee substitute, Senator Shapard of the 28th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudson Langford Lester McDowell McGill Robinson Russell Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Brown of 47th Carter Duncan Eldridge Fincher Poster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Overby Pearce Reynolds Summers Tate Timmons Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Holloway Riley On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 21, and the amend ment to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to HB 671 by striking on Page 1, lines 9 & 10, the words "who are employed to teach kindergarten through grade three." and inserting "counselors, and principals who are em ployed in schools having kindergarten through grade three." And adding on line 11 after the word "teachers", the words "coun selors and principals". THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2323 Senator Shapard of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend the amendment offered by Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th to the committee substitute by striking on line 9 of the amendment the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "seven". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 26, nays 18, and the amend ment offered by Senator Shapard of the 28th to the amendment offered by Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th to the committee substitute to HB 671 was adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th to the committee substitute, Senator McDuffie of the 19th called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Langford Lester McDowell Robinson Russell Shapard Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Holloway Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Summers Tate Timmons Young Riley On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 25, and the amend ment offered by Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th to the committee substitute to HB 671 was adopted as amended. On the adoption of the committee substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2324 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Shapard Summers Timmons Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudson Langford Lester McDowell Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Holloway Riley On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 25, nays 27, and the com mittee substitute was lost. 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kidd Langford Lester McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2325 Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Brown of 47th Duncan Hamilton of 26th Hudson Kennedy Lewis Timmons Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Holloway Riley On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 9. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator McDuffie of the 19th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 671. 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 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, its depart ments, boards, bureaus, commissions institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitutes on the following bills of the House and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate: 2326 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Coleman of the 118th. HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to pro vide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Kilgore of the 65th and Bailey of the 72nd. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Broun of the 46th. A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30', 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, 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. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the Senate substitute to HB 170 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 170 was insisted upon. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2327 The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Eldridge of the 7th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility. The Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism offered the following substi tute to HB 875: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law", approved March 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 137), as amended, so as to include in the definition of the word "project" the acquisition, construction, leasing, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal or both, used as a peak shave facility or use ful or necessary in the transportation of persons or property by air; to provide a definition of peak shave facility; to provide the conditions upon which a peak shave facility may be authorized; to provide condi tions upon which projects involving the transportation of persons or property by air shall be authorized; to provide under certain conditions for contracts between authorities creating air transportation facilities and any county or municipality in the State; 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 known as the "Development Authorities Law", approved March 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 137), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (e) of Section 1 the fol lowing: "The word 'project' shall also include the acquisition, construc tion, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal or both, used as a peak shave facility. 'Peak shave facility' shall have the meaning generally accepted and understood in the natural gas distribution industry as that term is generally understood to describe a storage facility for the purpose of avoiding undesirable consequences in the distribution system during peak periods of consumption. Any project involving a 'peak shave facility' may be undertaken as otherwise provided in this Act except that no showing need be made that such a 'peak shave' facility will increase em ployment or will prevent a decrease in employment. The word 'project' shall also mean and include the acquisition, construction, leasing, improvement or modification of any facilities 2328 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, and any property, real or personal or both, useful or necessary in the transportation of persons or property by air. Such projects shall not include the creation of airports or airport terminal facilities or improvements thereon except as incidentally related to the furnishing of transportation of persons or property by air as herein provided. Otherwise such projects may include, but shall not be limited to, aircraft, aircraft maintenance and reconditioning equip ment, aircraft communications equipment and facilities for the maintenance and repair of such equipment, ground support equip ment and facilities used by aircraft, any necessary or useful real or personal property or rights to such property, all licenses, storage facilities including storage and distribution facilities for fuel, and including the acquisition, modernizing or expansion of existing fa cilities or systems for the transportation of persons or property by air all as determined by the Authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review. Such projects for the transporta tion of persons or property by air are authorized to assist State and local governments to secure adequate systems of transportation of passengers for hire as authorized by law and for the development of trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities as pro vided in Paragraph V-A of Section III of Article VII of the Consti tution of Georgia. Such projects for the transportation of persons or property by air may be undertaken to the same extent and on the same conditions as otherwise provided in this Act for other facilities except that such projects may be authorized only for air transportation systems which are not eligible to receive subsidies from the federal government at the time the project is undertaken and only where the corporate headquarters, the general maintenance, repair, support and communication facilities, the general reserva tions, scheduling and dispatch facilities, and the personal residence of the majority of the employees are all located within the geo graphic jurisdiction of the Authority, and only if the aircraft are routinely dispatched from and returned to the geographic jurisdic tion of the Authority; provided that the operation of flight equip ment and incidental ground support facilities and equipment and the location of employees of such a project outside of the geographic jurisdiction of the Authority shall not be prohibited provided the conditions specified hereinabove are met." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new sentence at the end of Section 4 to read as follows: "Any authority authorizing an air transportation facility is empowered to contract with any county or municipality in the State, and any county or municipality in the State is empowered to contract with any such authority to furnish air transportation services where such service is not otherwise in existence." Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2329 On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Duncan Pincher Holley Holloway McGill Riley Thompson Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by sun 1b-1Cs+tiiit-nu-tf^e}. The following general resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 146. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; to repeal a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County. 2330 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator McDowell. Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Duncan Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Riley Thompson Timmons On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 1. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself necessary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2331 Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the amendments of the Senate to HB 579 be adhered to and that a Committee of Conference be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the amendments of the Senate to HB 579 were adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st. The following general resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their adoption: HR 200. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Hays of the 1st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kennedy of the 4th. A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete there from the provisions pertaining to the Board of Corrections and substitut ing in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation; 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 V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by deleting said Paragraph in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof the following: "Paragraph I. The Board of Offender Rehabilitation. There is hereby created a Board of Offender Rehabilitation, to be composed of nine members as follows: the five members of the Board of Cor rections who serve ex officio as members of the statutory Board of Offender Rehabilitation shall continue to serve out the terms to which they were appointed as members of the Board of Offender Rehabilitation herein created; the Governor shall appoint the re maining four members, subject to the consent of the Senate. The initial appointments by the Governor shall be for one, two, three and four years, respectively. Thereafter, successors to the initial members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the consent of the Senate, for terms of office of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Board shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Offender Rehabilitation." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall 2332 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 delete therefrom the provisions pertaining to the Board ( ) NO of Corrections and substituting in lieu thereof a Board of Offender Rehabilitation?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against 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 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: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Pincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Duncan Hill Holley Holloway Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Langford Riley Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2333 The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. HR 299. By Representative Russell of the 64th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Reynolds of the 48th. A resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the mayor and council of the City of Winder, a municipal corporation, an easement for the purpose of expanding the city waste treatment facility over and through property in Barrow County, Georgia, owned by the State of Georgia and operated as a part of Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Barrow County, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Eldridge Pincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Banks Barnes Broun of 46th Doss Duncan Hill Holley Holloway Langford Riley Russell Young On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 44 nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. 2334 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 303. By Representative Russell of the 64th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Reynolds of the 48th. A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement over a certain tract of State-owned property. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Those not voting were Senators: Banks Barnes Broun of 46th Fincher Hill Holley Holloway Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Langford Riley Thompson On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: SR 188. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Pearce of the 16th, Foster of the 50th and others: A resolution relative to Senator Henry McDowell. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2335 The following' bills and resolutions of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 99. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing' that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 102. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish benefits to officers and employees of such cities, so as to change the composition of the board of trustees. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 214. By Representative Glover of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act which granted specified powers to municipalities so as to authorize sheriffs and others to serve certain municipal notices, orders and other official documents under certain circumstances. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. HB 405. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Scott of the 37th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine during certain hours in certain establishments on Sundays in all municipalities in this State having populations of not less than 300,000. Referred to Committee on Consumer Affairs. HB 461. By Representative Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an Act approved February 15th, 1952 creating a Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in counties containing the greater part of a City of 300,000 or more to require the Board Chairman to certify, file and furnish the original and copies of the Tax Digest and to provide for supplemental digests. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 731. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A bill to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife so as to repeal the provisions relating to prohibitions against miscegenation; to repeal the provisions relating to the definition of a "white person"; to repeal the provisions relating to births of children of white and colored parents. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. 2336 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Referred to Committee on Transportation. HB 972. By Representative Noble of the 48th: A bill to provide for a code of ethics for members of all boards, com missions and authorities of State government created by general statute; to provide for the removal of members who violate said code of ethics; to provide procedures connected therewith; to provide for hearings and vacancies. Referred to Committee on Rules. HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd: 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 compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio operators. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1170. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to waive the governmental immunity of Pulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Ga., from claims by Edna H. Sosby, widow of Thomas Franklin Sosby; Ada Lee Avery, widow of Coley Lewis Avery; and Marie Brown Skinner, mother of Gregory Lou Skinner; and Jack Cox, for damages arising from the deaths of Sosby, Avery and Skinner and personal injury to Cox, resulting from collision with a Fulton Coun ty vehicle on December 16, 1974. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1202. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the tax commissioners in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1203. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the clerk of the superior court in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250i Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975 2387 HB 1205. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to require the solicitor of said court and his staff to perform the same functions in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the magis trates of said court as they perform in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the judges of said court. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. HB 1206. By Representatives Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1207. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Locust Grove, approved August 19, 1922, so as to change the term of office of the mayor of said city. Referred to Committee on County .and Urban Affairs. HB 1209. By Representative Harris of the 8th, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th and others: A bill to provide a procedure for fiscal notes for certain bills and for a time limitation for the introduction of such bills. Referred to Committee on Appropriations. HR 310. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Long of the 142nd and others: A resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park". Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. HR 347. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A resolution authorizing the grant of a permanent non-exclusive ease ment over, across, through and under certain State-owned real property located in Pulton County. Referred to Committee on Public Utilities. HR 350. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Paulding County Law Library with certain books. Referred to Committee on Appropriations. 2338 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Young of the 13th, Chairman of the Enrolling and Journals Sub committee, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Subcommittee on Enrolling and Journals 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 320. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin Young Young of the 13th, Chairman Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock A.M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock A.M. tomorrow at 6:00 o'clock P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2339 Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 21, 1975 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock A.M. today and was called to order by the President. Senator Young of the 13th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct. Senator MeDuffie of the 19th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of March 20 in passing the following bill of the House: HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors. On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Carter Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Kennedy Kidd Lewis MeDuffie Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Garrard Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudson Langford Lester Overby Pearce McGill Russell Summers Tate Timmons Young Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Thompson Tray lor Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins McDowell Reynolds Riley Stumbaugh Sutton Turner Warren 2340 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 19, nays 21, and HB 671 was not reconsidered. 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 disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum in surance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th, and Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regula tions to properly conduct such markets and to provide for embargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved Feb. 25, 1935. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 203. By Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Mann of the 13th and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to change definitions relating to persons authorized to prescribe drugs. HB 292. By Representatives Howard of the 19th and Karrh the 106th: A bill to amend an Act to provide minimum salaries for the county sheriffs of the State of Georgia to be paid from county funds so as to change the amount of such minimum salaries. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2341 HE 841. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Bray of the 70th, Larsen of the 119th and others: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid pay ment for telecommunication services; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make or possess any apparatus or device designed, adapted or used for commission of a theft of telecommunication service or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any telecommunication. HB 860. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to repeal Code Section 24A-2304 relating to commitment of certain children by the Juvenile Court to the custody of the Department of Corrections. The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills and resolution of the House, to-wit: HB 191. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Chance of the 129th, Jones of the 126th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket insurance so as to provide that whenever any group policy provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice for an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement. HB 709. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Jessup of the 117th and Coleman of the 118th: A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act, approved Feb. 28, 1974 so as to change certain provisions relative to the granting of additional franchises to motor vehicle dealers. HR 77. By Representative Adams of the 14th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a program of indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 271. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act", as amended, so as to provide that the membership of the Council shall include the Commissioner of the Department of 2342 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Public Safety or his designee; to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit". The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit: SB 351. By Senator Pearce of the 16th: 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 a security deed, as amended, so as to clarify the definition of "rate of charge". HB 1018. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to require State and local authorities created by law in this State in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufactured or produced in the State; to provide that such preference shall not sacrifice price or quality. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the fol lowing bill of the House, to-wit: HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women. The House insists on its position in substituting the following bills of the Senate, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like com mittee on the part of the Senate on the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: To provide that certain taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to certain counties of this State which are not paid when due shall bear certain interest rates. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Brown of the 34th, Irvin of the 23rd and Carnes of the 43rd: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2343 SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title and declaration of purpose; to provide for a Ga. Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th and Richardson of the 52nd. The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: HR 384. By Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Bray of the 70th, Howell of the 140th and others: A resolution commending Mr. Bob Harrell. HR 387. By Representatives Patten of the 146th, Russell of the 64th, Logan of the 62nd and others: A resolution urging the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to purchase and contract for supplies, materials and equipment manu factured or produced in this State and to employ Georgians. HR 389. By Representative Gammage of the 17th: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Mr. Luther Franklin Butler. The following resolutions of the Senate were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committee: SR 186. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st: A resolution amending Senate Resolution 3. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 187. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd, Riley of the 1st and others: A resolution urging the government of the United States to do nothing to compromise the freedom or security of the Republic of China. Referred to Committee on Rules. 2344 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following bills of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 1018. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to require State and local authorities created by law in this State in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equipment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufactured or produced in the State; to provide that such preference shall not sacrifice price or quality. Referred to Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism. HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th, and Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regulations to properly conduct such markets and to provide for embargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved Feb. 25, 1935. Referred to Committee on Agriculture. HR 387. By Representatives Patten of the 146th, Russell of the 64th, Logan of the 62nd and others: A resolution urging the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to purchase and contract for supplies, materials and equip ment manufactured or produced in this State and to employ Georgians. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. The following reports of the standing committees were read by the Secretary: Senator Broun of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ap propriations, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following 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 247. Do pass as amended. HR 9. Do pass. HR 33. Do pass as amended. HR 36. Do not pass. HR 37. Do pass. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2345 HR 74. Do not pass. HR 112. Do not pass. HR 133. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Broun of 46th District, Chairman. Senator Holley of the 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance has had under considera tion 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 381. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Holley of 22nd District, Chairman. Senator Holley of the 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance 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 623. Do pass. HB 758. Do pass. HB 778. Do pass. HB 827. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Holley of 22nd District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration 2346 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 237. Do pass. HB 285. Do pass. HB 564. Do pass. HB 870. Do pass. HB 945. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs 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 140. Do pass. HB 720. Do pass. HB 724. Do pass. HB 792. Do pass. HB 852. Do pass. HB 917. Do pass. HB 951. Do pass. HB 952. Do pass as amended. HB 1024. Do pass by substitute. HB 1035. Do pass. HB 1076. Do pass. HB 1080. Do pass. HB 1084. Do pass. HB 1110. Do pass. HB 1111. Do pass. HB 1120. Do pass. HB 1135. Do pass. HB 1143. Do pass as amended. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2347 HB 1153. Do pass. HB 1154. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 1155. Do pass. HB 1156. Do pass. HB 1157. Do pass. HB 1158. Do pass. HB 1160. Do pass. HB 1163. Do pass. HB 1171. Do pass. HB 1172. Do pass. HB 1180. Do pass. HB 1184. Do pass. HB 1187. Do pass. HB 1197. Do pass. HB 1198. Do pass. HR 276. Do pass. HR 349. Do pass. HR 311. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Kidd of the 25th 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 2348 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 recom mendations : HB 483. Do pass. HB 498. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Kidd of 25th District, Chairman. Senator Kidd of the 25th 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 bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations : HB 540. Do pass. HB 884. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Kidd of 25th District, Chairman. Senator Fincher of the 54th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Resources, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Human Resources has had under consideration the follow ing bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 49. Do pass. HB 348. Do pass. HB 477. Do pass. HB 752. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 54th District, Chairman. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2349 Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism has had under consideration tht following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 401. Do pass. HB 807. Do pass. HB 895. Do pass. HB 940. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. Senator Overby of the 49th 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 408. Do pass. HB 452. Do pass. HB 777. Do pass. HB 619. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 49th District, Chairman. Senator Overby of the 49th 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 941. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 49th District, Chairman. 2350 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Kennedy of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Offender Rehabilitation, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Offender Rehabilitation 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 830. Do pass. HB 1106. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Kennedy of 4th District, Chairman. Senator Brown of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Utilities has had under consideration the following 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 1000. Do pass. HR 172. Do pass. HR 298. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 47th District, Chairman. Senator Lester of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report: 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 recommendation: HB 257. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Lester of 23rd District, Chairman. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2351 Senator Eldridge of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration 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 recommendations: HR 305. Do pass. HB 754. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Eldridge of 7th District, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were read the second time: HB 237. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th and others: A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Dept. of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. HB 257. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Howard of the 19th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Peace-Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950, so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and bond forfeitures; to change the provisions relating to benefits. HB 285. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to end the confusion, redundancy and possible conflict between the information requirements of the Ga. Land Sales Act and those of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Federal Interestate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. 2352 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 381. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten and Carter of the 146th and Sizemore of the 136th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to exempt the Authority from certain taxes. HB 401. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th and Coleman of the 118th: A bill to provide that it is unlawful to remove, steal, or abandon shopping carts in certain circumstances. HB 483. By Representative Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend Code Section 26-2306 relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to change the amounts which local government officers or employees may sell. HB 498. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A bill to amend Code Section 34-1010, relating to nomination petitions, so as to change the provisions relative to the form of nomination peti tions. HB 564. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Tolbert of the 56th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due and notices of assessments sent to taxpayers of counties and municipali ties; to provide an effective date. HB 623. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd. Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages"; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act. HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services. HB 758. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A bill to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State deposits, so as to provide that the guarantee or FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2353 the insurance of accounts by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Dept. of Administrative Services to cover State funds on deposit in State depositories. HB 778.. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: 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 taxation purposes. HB 807. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: A bill to amend an Act known as the Ga. Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to grant the Board of Electrical Con tractors the power to adopt rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Act; to grant the Board the powers to revoke or suspend the license of any licensee for violation of the Act or the rules and regula tions of the Board. HB 827. By Representative Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Charitable Trust Act", approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the responsibility for adminis tration of said Act. HB 870. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filling vacancies. HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th: A bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states or countries. HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act", approved April 8, 1971, so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination. HB 941. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to provide 2354 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, for a new Code Chapter relative to prejudgment garnishments; to pro vide grounds for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for petitions for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for prejudgment garnishment bonds; to provide for services. HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on pro perty which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities. HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America. HB 49. By Representatives Hamilton of the 31st and Egan of the 25th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants. HB 348. By Representative Linder of the 44th: A bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and li censing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qual ifications. HB 452. By Representative Lane of the 40th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-207, relating to arrests without a warrant, so as to provide for the degree of force that may be used to effectuate a lawful arrest; to provide for a distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor in connection with the force used to effectuate a lawful arrest. HB 477. By Mr. Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitalization shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2355 HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd and others: A bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act") ; to provide for separate titles and taxation. HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condition of licensing. HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remuneration for contact ing in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another. SB 408. By Senator Pearce of the 16th: A bill to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act", approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 659), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to provide that a security interest shall not be taken with respect to certain goods; to provide for the application of payments and the priority of release of goods from any security interest. HR 9. By Representative Egan of the 25th: A resolution compensating Aetna Life and Casualty Company. HR 33. By Representative Adams of the 36th: A resolution compensating Roy L. Cash. HR 37. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A resolution compensating Mr. Benjamin Wynn. HR 133. By Representative Greer of the 43'rd: A resolution to compensate Miss Carole K. Brown. HR 172. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia. 2356 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 298. By Representative Mullinax of the 69th: A resolution authorizing- the conveyance of an easement over certain State-owned property. HR 305. By Representative McDonald of the 12th: A resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee. HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon designated employees of the State Board of Corrections. HB 1106, By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections. HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Records Act", approved April 7, 1972, so as to provide for definitions of certain terms; to create a State Records Committee; to provide for membership, meetings, powers and duties of the Committee; to provide for officers and quorums; to provide for an appeal process to the Committee; to provide for duties of the Department of Archives and History. HB 884. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Buck of the 95th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act creating the Commission on the Status of Women, approved March 18, 1966, so as to reduce the maximum number of members; to provide for the appointment of an executive committee; to provide for the payment of a per diem for members. HB 140. By Messrs. Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act to provide for a Chief Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Pulton County, and for a Director of the Traffic Violations Bureau of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, so as to provide for compensation of said Chief Deputy Clerk and Director. HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating- a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employee of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2357 HB 724, By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. HB 792. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville) so as to change the compensa tion of the judge and solicitor of said court. HB 852. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th and others: A bill to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Columbus, Georgia, in the event that it exercises its power to abolish the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to transfer all the powers and functions of said Medical Center Board of Com missioners to an Authority created by the Georgia "Hospital Authorities Law". HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone. HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies. HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton. HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts. HB 10S5. By Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ham of the 80th and Smith of the 78th: A bill to amend an Act to change the salaries of assistant district at torneys in all judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 54,50-0 and not more than 58,500. 2358 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters. HB 1080. By Representative Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and clerk of the sheriff. HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General Assembly. HB 1110. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the Sheriff's deputies and other personnel and relative to operating expenses. HB 1111. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Fannin County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to provide for office help for said officer. HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority. HB 1135. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary. HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2359 HB 1153. By Representative Coleman of the 118th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Dodge County; to provide for biennial longevity increases. HB 1154. By Representative Coleman of the 118th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County on an annual salary so as to change the com pensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court; to provide for longevity increases. HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith. HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council. HB 1157. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of said judge. HB 1158. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the Chief Clerk of the Tax Commissioner. HB 1160. By Representatives Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the salary provisions relating to the clerk of said court. HB 1163. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of 2360 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Probate Court. HB 1171. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th and Harris of the 60th: A bill to create the Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority. HB 1172. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. HB 1180. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Han cock County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and his secretary. HB 1184. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Appling County so as to change the minimum salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to authorize the governing authority of Appling County to fix the salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to change the terms of court. HB 1187. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Union County. HB 1197. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Receiver of Johnson County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax receiver. HB 1198. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority so as to increase the amount of revenue bonds which the Authority is empowered to issue; to authorize political subdivisions contracting with the Authority to convey public property to the Authority. HR 276. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Lane of the 40th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2361 HR 349. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Berry of the 94th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to en courage and enhance overall economic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Columbus Muscogee County or any municipal corporation within Muscogee County. HR 311. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Marietta to provide for an increase in retirement benefits of retired employees of the said city. The following local, uncontested bills and resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 774. By Representatives Petro of the 46th, Davis of the 56th, Childs of the 51st and others: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 600,000, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is law fully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1115. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. 2362 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1140. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to provide for certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by the Cordele Office Building Authority; to provide for definitions; to require referendum elections on the question of beginning projects with a certain exception. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1152, By Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County; to provide for his qualifications; to provide for his election, bond and oath; to provide for filling a vacancy in office; to provide for compensation; to provide for a clerk; to provide for an attorney; to provide for a super intendent of roads and bridges. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 739. By Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6402, relating to the payment of county taxes, so as to change the installment dates in certain counties for the payment of such taxes and a penalty for nonpayment of installments when due so as to strike the ten percent penalty on delinquent install ments. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend HB 739 by striking from the title on line 15 of Page 1 the following: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2363 "to provide for minimum late payments;". By striking from lines 13 through 15 of Page 3 the following: "The minimum late payment penalty in all cases shall be five dollars ($5.00)." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, 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 yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HR 156. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and others: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to enter into certain contracts providing for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal; 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 IX, Section III of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as fol lows: "Any provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwith standing, the governing authority of DeKalb County is authorized to contract with one or more private firms, corporations or other business entities, even though the term of any such contract exceeds the term for which the governing authority was elected, for the purpose of carrying out and effectuating the powers granted in this Section concerning garbage and solid waste collection and dis posal." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended. 2364 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 DeKalb Coun- ( ) NO ty to contract with private firms for garbage and solid waste collection and disposal?" 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 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: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Poster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Howard Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Me Dowell Reynolds Riley Stephens Young On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2365 The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. The President ordered the morning roll call, and the following Senators answered to their names: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not answering were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Garrard Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudson McDowell Reynolds Riley Stephens Young Senator Dean of the 31st introduced as Chaplain, The Reverend Louis Tonsmiere, pastor, Church of the Ascension, Cartersville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer. The following resolutions of the Senate and House were read and adopted: SR 179. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Claxton-Evans County Recreation Depart ment Midget Basketball Team for winning the State Championship. SR 180. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Junior Boys Class B Basketball Team of the Claxton-Evans County Recreation Department. SR 181. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Class B Junior Boys Basketball Team of the Statesboro Recreation Department. 2366 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 182. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Senior Boys Basketball Team of the Statesboro Recreation Department for winning the State Championship. SR 178. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Claxton High School Tigers Basketball Team. SR 185. By Senators Overby of the 49th, Bell of the 5th, Foster of the 50th and others: A resolution commending Ed Johnson. SR 189. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A resolution wishing Mr. Sam Wallace a speedy recovery. SR 183. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Kennedy of the 4th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A resolution commending Mr. Steve Polk. SR 190. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution commending the Emanuel County Easter Seal Society. SR 184. By Senators Overby of the 49th, Bell of the 5th, Foster of the 50th and others: A resolution commending Roberts 0. Bennett. HR 384. By Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Bray of the 70th, Howell of the 140th and others: A resolution commending Mr. Bob Harrell. HR 389. By Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Murphy of the 18th and Adams of the 14th: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Mr. Luther Franklin Butler. SENATE RULES CALENDAR Friday, March 21, 1975 HB 13. Interlocutory Appeals--procedure for HB 76. District Attorney--represent plaintiff under public assistance FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2367 HB 127. Good Title by Adverse Possession--change provisions (SUB) HB 150. Local Sales Tax--authorization and conditions (AM) HB 183. Bail Jumping--create crime HB 196. Automatic Recount of Vote--certain circumstances HB 248. Cities and Counties--levy and collect certain excise taxes HB 260. State Employees' Retirement-Natural Resources Law Enforce ment Personnel HB 267. Sheriff's Retirement Fund--reinstatement HB 270. Alternate Grand Jurors--provide two HB 351. Junior Colleges--payment of operating authorities HB 466. Mortgage Foreclosure--additional information recorded in deed HB 484. Birth Certificates--corrections and changes HB 494. Legal Holiday Falling on Saturday--observe on Friday HB 599. Write-in Candidates--eligibility requirements HB 656. Discharged Veteran--provisions for granting State benefits HB 670. Geology--provide for regulation HB 721. Air Quality Control--public health before economic cost (AM) HB 762. Marijuana Conveyance--provide for forfeiture HB 765. Sheriff's Surety Bonds--increase amount HB 766. Judges of Probate Courts Surety Bond--increase HB 767. Superior Court Clerk Surety Bond--increase HB 768. State Court Clerks--provide for bonds HB 805. Presidential Preference Primary--provide for HB 890. Flue-Cured Tobacco--regulate storage and sale (AM) HB 937. Game and Fish--disposal of contraband wildlife HB 973. Marriage License--driver's license as proof of age (SUB) HB 1041. Tobacco Warehouses--certified seal on weight HB 110'9. Student Grants Non-State College--change amount HR 114. State Parks Evaluation Study Committee--create HR 143. Dougherty Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge--law books HR 169. Georgia Power Company--easement on State property HR 306. Conveyance of Certain State-Owned Property--to Fulton County (AM) HR 335. Support Prices for Cotton--urge Congress to increase 2368 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HR 336. Public Areas--urge Georgia to acquire HR 337. Federal Peanut Program--statement of intention concerning Respectfully submitted, /s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee Senator Howard of the 42nd moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M.: HB 13. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and Irvin of the 23rd: A bill to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other post trial procedure so as to provide for interlocutory appeals upon petition to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 13 was postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. Senator Russell of the 10th moved that the following bill of the House be committed to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs: HB 656. By Representatives Sigrnan of the 74th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th and others: A bill to provide that no benefit, privilege, entitlement or preference shall be granted or available to any person under the laws of this State for his service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States unless such person shall have been discharged from the Armed Forces under certain conditions. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 656 was committed to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 76. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act" so as to provide that the district attorney shall represent the plaintiff under the provisions of the said Act where the plaintiff is an applicant or recipient of public assistance or the obligee is a dependent child or the obligees are dependent children. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2369 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Duncan Garrard Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudson Langfc-rd Riley Stephens Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 127. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sams of the 90th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Pearce of the 16th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to prescription and the obtaining of good title to realty by adverse possession so as to change the provisions relating to the obtaining of good title by adverse posses sion in regard to certain classes of property. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute to HB 127: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to ob taining title to property by prescription, so as to provide an additional 2370 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, method for obtaining good title to property by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property; to provide the procedures con nected therewith; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Chapter 85-4, relating to obtaining title to property by prescription, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section be tween Code Sections 85-407 and 85-408 to be designated Code Section 85407.1 and to read as follows: "85-407.1. Presumptive adverse possession for certain classes of property. (a)" Whenever mineral rights are conveyed or real property is conveyed in fee simple, except that the mineral rights to such property have been reserved by the grantor, the owner of the property in fee simple, his heirs or assigns may gain title to such mineral rights under the theory of adverse possession in the following manner and under the following conditions: (1) Conditions.--The owner of such mineral rights, his heirs or assigns must have, for a period of seven (7) years since the date of the conveyance and for seven (7) years immediately pre ceding the filing of the petition provided for herein, neither worked nor attempted to work such mineral rights nor paid any taxes due thereon. (2) Manner of obtaining absolute title.--The owner of the property in fee simple, his heirs or assigns may obtain absolute title to such property in the following manner: A. Where the conditions provided for herein exist, such owner, his heirs or assigns may file a petition requesting relief in the na ture of declaratory judgment in the superior court for the county wherein the land lies. B. Such petition shall contain all essential required para graphs, including jurisdiction, and that the plaintiff or his pre decessors in title, was granted and obtained a deed for the property . in question; and that such conveyance reserved mineral rights; or that the plaintiff or his predecessors in title conveyed such mineral rights and reserved or retained the fee simple title to such real property; and that for a period of seven (7) years preceding the filing of this petition after the conveyance, the owner of such mineral rights or his heirs or assigns has neither worked nor at tempted to work such mineral rights nor paid taxes thereon. The petition shall also contain the name and last known address of the grantor of such property reserving such interest, and the name and last known address of his heirs, assigns or any other person having an interest in such mineral rights, if known by the plaintiff. C. The prayers included in such petition shall include any FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2371 and all prayers regarding such land that the plaintiff may desire; and that the court find that the plaintiff has obtained title to the mineral rights through adverse possession; and that the plain tiff be granted title to such mineral rights. D. Upon a finding in the plaintiff's favor, the court shall issue a judgment and decree declaring that the mineral rights involved have been lost and that the plaintiff has gained absolute title to such mineral rights. E. Services.--Service shall be perfected in the same manner as service on a resident defendant in an in rem proceeding or a non resident in an in rem proceeding, including service by publication. (b) Nothing provided herein shall restrict the court from granting further plenary relief, legal or equitable; and the failure of such petition in plaintiff's favor shall not affect the right of the plaintiff to any other relief, legal or equitable, to which he may be entitled. (c) Any person named in the petition or any person having an interest in the mineral rights shall have the right to intervene in a case brought under the provisions of this Code Section. (d) The court, in order to maintain the status pending the ad judication of the questions or to preserve equitable rights, may grant injunctions and other interlocutory extraordinary relief, in substantially the manner and under the same rules applicable to equitable cases. (e) Provided, however, nothing in this Section shall apply to a lease for a specific number of years nor to an owner of mineral rights who has leased in writing the mineral rights to a licensed mining operator as defined in the Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968, as amended." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to HB 127 by striking line 2 on Page 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "mineral rights, nor returned said mineral rights for taxes, nor paid any taxes due thereon." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment to the committee substitute was adopted. 2372 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the com mittee 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge _Pincher Poster Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Brantley Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudson Langford Riley Stephens Thompson Timmons Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th. 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 mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2373 The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by striking on Page 2, lines 22 and 23, the words: "provided that no such tax shall be imposed upon the sale of prescription medicine", and by striking on Page 2, line 22, the comma after "1%" and inserting in lieu thereof a period. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 6, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by deleting from Page 9, line 10, the words "and every year following". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 7, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by deleting from Page 9, lines 33 and 34, and by deleting from Page 10, lines 1 through 14. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 3, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. Senator Riley of the 1st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by adding on line 22, Page 2, after "1%" the fol lowing : "provided that no such tax shall be imposed upon the sale of prescription medicine nor on food sold for human consumption that is not consumed on the premises where it is sold." On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Riley of the 1st called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: 2374 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bond Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Stephens Stumbaugh Tate Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Doss Duncan Foster Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Hudson Langford McGill Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Holley. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 28, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Robinson of the 27th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by deleting from line 19 of Page 12 the quotation mark. And, by adding between lines 19 and 20 the following: " (q) No tax may be levied by the provisions of this Section unless, in each referendum election required by this Section, at least 40% of the registered electors of the political subdivision affected shall participate in said referendum election." On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Robinson of the 27th called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Kennedy Kidd McDuffie McGill Overby FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2375 Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Langford Lester Lewis McDowell Riley Russell Starr Stumbaugh Summers Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Not voting was Senator Holley. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 24, nays 31, and the amend ment was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by inserting in line 14 of Page 1, after the word "conditions", the following: "to exempt food for human consumption from the State sales and use tax when purchased in certain counties;". By inserting in line 23 of Page 2, after the word "medicine", the following: "and food for human consumption". By renumbering Sections 3 through 5 as Sections 4 through 6. And, by inserting after Section 2 a new Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding in Section 3iC (2) a new paragraph following paragraph (m), to be known as paragraph (m.l), to read as follows: '(m.l) Food for human consumption when such food is pur chased in a county in which a majority of the electors who vote in a referendum election thereon shall approve of the granting of such an exemption.'" 2376 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bond Dean of 6th Doss Fincher Foster Gillis Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Riley Stumbaugh Tate Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Hudson Langford Lester McGill Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Holley. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 36, and the amend ment was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by inserting in line 14 of Page 1, after the word "conditions", the following: "to exempt food for human consumption which is purchased with food stamps from the State sales and use tax;". By inserting in line 23' of Page 2, after the word "medicine", the following: "and food for human consumption which is purchased with food stamps". By renumbering Sections 3 through 5 as Sections 4 through 6. And, by inserting after Section 2 a new Section 3, to read as follows: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2377 "Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding in Section 3C(2) a new paragraph following paragraph (m), to be known as paragraph (ni.l), to read as follows: '(m.l) Food for human consumption which is purchased with food stamps.'" On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bond Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Howard Hudgins Kidd McDowell Overby Pearce Riley Stephens Stumbaugh Tate Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators Holley and Hudson. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 38, and the amend ment was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by inserting in line 14 of Page 1, after the word "conditions", the following: "to exempt food for human consumption from the State sales and use tax;". 2378 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, By inserting in line 23 of Page 2, after the word "medicine", the following: "and food for human consumption". By renumbering Sections 3 through 5 as Sections 4 through 6. And, by inserting after Section 2 a new Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding in Section 3C(2) a new paragraph following paragraph (m), to be known as paragraph (m.l), to read as follows: '(m.l) Food for human consumption.'" On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barnes Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Fincher Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins McDowell Pearce Riley Stephens Stumbaugh Thompson Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Holley. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 41, and the amend ment was lost. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2379 Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 150 by inserting in line 14 of Page 1, after the word "conditions", the following: "to exempt prescription drugs and medicines from the State sales and use tax;". By renumbering Sections 3 through 5 as Sections 4 through 6. And, by inserting after Section 2 a new Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding in Section 3C(2) a new paragraph following paragraph (m), to be known as paragraph (m.l), to read as follows: '(m.l) Prescription drugs and medicines.'" On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and1 the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bond Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Fincher Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester McDowell Pearce Riley Stephens Stumbaugh Tate Thompson Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Summers Sutton Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Holley. 2380 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 33, and the amend ment was lost. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following substitute to HB 150: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 19'51, p. 360), as amended, so as to increase the rate of taxation from three percent (3%) to four percent (4%) ; to exempt food for human consumption from said tax; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. The Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by striking therefrom wherever they shall appear the words and symbols "three percent (3%)", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "four percent (4%)", when said words and symbols are used to refer to the rate of taxation imposed by said Act, so that after the approval of this Act said rate of taxation shall be four percent (4%). Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding in Section 3C(2) a new paragraph following paragraph (m), to be known as paragraph (m.l), to read as follows: "(m.l) Food for human consumption." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th McDowell Riley Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2381 Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Not voting was Senator Holley. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 4, nays 51, and the sub stitute was lost. 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Langford Lester Overby Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Bell Carter Dean of 6th Eldridge Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Shapard Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Young Stephens Sutton Tate Traylor Warren Not voting was Senator Holley. 2382 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 17. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 183. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement so as to create the crime of bail jumping. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Eldridge Foster Hill Langford Starr Stumbaugh Turner Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators : Banks Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss' Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Young Those not voting were Senators : Brantley Broun of 46th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudson Riley Stephens Timmons Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 11, nays 35. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2383 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 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the Senate substitute to HB 17 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 17 was insisted upon. The following bill of the House, passed on March 18 and reconsidered on March 19, was put upon its passage: HB 196. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th and Tolbert of the 56th: A bill to amend Code Section 34-505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances. Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following substitute to HB 196: A BILL To be entitled an Act To amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes, as amended, to provide for an auto matic recount of the vote in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of votes, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Code Section a new subsection to be designated subsection (c) and to read as follows: " (c) Whenever the difference between the number of votes 2384 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, received by a candidate who has been declared nominated for an office in a primary election or who has been declared elected to an office in an election or who has been declared eligible for a run-off primary or election and the number of votes received by any other candidate or candidates not declared so nominated or elected or elegible for a run-off shall be not more than one percent of the total votes which were cast for such office therein, any candidate or candidates receiving a sufficient number of votes so that the dif ference between his vote and that of a candidate declared nominated, elected or eligible for a run-off is not more than one percent of the total votes cast, within a period of five days following the certifica tion of the election results, shall have the right to a recount of the votes cast if such request be made in writing by the losing candidate. The superintendent(s) shall order a recount of such votes to be made forthwith. If upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent (s) or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed; provided, however, if this Act or any portion hereof is disapproved by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or if this Act is submitted to the United States Attorney General and he objects to the enforcement of this Act or any portion hereof pursuant to the authority granted to said court or to the United States Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (U.S.C. Sec. 1973C) the prior law or parts of law shall not be repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 30, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bond Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard, Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2385 Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Doss Duncan Eldridge Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Langford Riley Starr Stephens Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 248. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Larsen of the 27th, Egan of the 25th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Sutton of the 9th. A bill to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes; to provide a condition precedent for authority to levy such taxes following the initial year. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 248 line 9, Page 2, strike the words "for any" through "public purposes" on line 10; strike the word "also" on line 10. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 2, nays 43, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following substitute: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for the imppsition, levy and collec tion of certain excise taxes; to provide for legislative findings and policy; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. (a) The General Assembly hereby finds, determines and declares: 2386 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (1) that the encouragement, development, growth and expan sion of tourism and conventions within the State of Georgia are im portant to the economy of the State and to the general welfare of its citizens; (2) that the major tourism and convention centers of the State should have the financial ability to attract and promote tourism and conventions, and to provide the necessary public facilities to compete in the domestic and international travel and convention markets. (b) In accordance with these findings, it is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that the State shall be authorized to levy and impose certain excise taxes, and that the funds be made available for the purposes of promoting, attracting, stimulating and developing conventions and tourism in the State. Section 2. The State shall impose, levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of any room or rooms, lodg ing or accommodations furnished by any person or legal entity licensed by or required to pay business or occupation taxes to any municipality, county, or the State for operating a hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin or any other place in which rooms, lodgings or accommodations are regularly furnished for value. No such tax shall be levied upon the sale or charges for any rooms, lodging or accommodations furnished for a period of more than 10 consecutive days, or for the use of meeting rooms. The rate of taxation shall be 3>% of the charge to the public for such furnishings, but the aggregate of taxes levied upon the sale or charges for any rooms, lodging or accommodations, shall not exceed 7% of the charge to the public for such furnishings. Section 3. The manner of imposition, payment, collection and all other procedures related to such taxation shall be the same as provided for the imposition, payment and collection of sales and use taxes, except as otherwise provided herein. Section 4. Dealers collecting the tax shall be allowed a percentage of the tax due and accounted for and shall be reimbursed in the form of a deduction in submitting, reporting and paying the amount due, if said amount is not delinquent at the time of payment. The rate of the deduc tion shall be the same rate authorized for deductions from State tax under the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 360), as now or hereafter amended. Section 5. 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, as if the Section, subsection, 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 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2387 such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or un constitutional. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 5, nays 40, and the sub stitute 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Langford Lester Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators : Ballard Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Eldridge Hill Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Russell Timmons Young Not voting was Senator Holley. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 17. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Banks of the 17th moved that the following bill of the House be committed to the Committee on Judiciary: 2388 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 270. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend Code Section 59-202, relating to the number of grand jurors, so as to provide for two alternate grand jurors. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0, the motion prevailed, and HB 270 was committed to the Committee on Judiciary. Senator Russell of the 10th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until Monday, March 24 at 10:00 oclock A.M.: HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th: A bill providing for certified public weighers, approved February 15, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 1041 was postponed until Monday, March 24 at lOiOO1 o'clock A.M. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: SB 243. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; to provide an effective date. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on SB 243 makes the following recom mendations : (1) That each House recede from its position; (2) That the attached Substitute to SB 243 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE FOR THE SENATE Isl A. D. Clifton Representative, District 107 /s/ Bill Traylor Senator, 3rd District /s/ Paul E. Nessmith Representative, District 82 /s/ Pierce Howard Senator, 42nd District /s/ W. Jones Lane Representative, District 81 /s/ Roy Barnes Senator, 33rd District FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2389 Conference Committee Substitute to SB 243: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of judges of the State courts in certain counties of this State; 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. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwith standing, the compensation of the judge of each State court located within counties of this State having a population of not less than 6,513 and not more than 6,600, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, shall be $3,900 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county. Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the Conference Committee report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hill Hollo way Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Those not voting were Senators: Bell Coverdell Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Howard Hudson Riley 2390 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the Conference Committee report, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Conference Committee report was adopted. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put its passage: HB 260. By Representative Connell of the 87th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to entitle Department of Natural Resources Law Enforce ment personnel to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in line of duty. The following fiscal notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary: MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III, Chairman House Retirement Committee FROM: Ernest B. Davis, State Auditor James T. Mclntyre, State Planning & Budget Officer DATE: January 21, 1975 SUBJECT: Fiscal Note -- House Bill 260 This Bill amends the Employees' Retirement System Act to include the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Personnel and the Alcohol and Tobacco Officer or Agent of the Department of Revenue Personnel for disability benefits under the Retirement System computed in the same manner as for the member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety. Last year under House Bill 1526, as amended, these employees were allowed similar benefits as the employees of the Department of Public Safety with the exception of the disability provisions. Under House Bill 1526 additional employer contributions were required to be contributed by the Department from 8% to 15%. In as much as the employer contributions are of a sufficient amount to fund this Bill, it would not have an affect on the actuarial soundness of the Employees' Retirement System. Is/ E. B. Davis State Auditor Is/ James T. Mclntyre State Planning & Budget Officer FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2391 January 29, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Thomas B. Buck, Chairman House Retirement Committee FROM: Abe Domain, Director Employees Retirement System SUBJECT: Fiscal Note -- House Bill 260 Act No. 1291, Ga. Laws 1974, established a 159r employer contribu tion rate for law enforcement personnel of the Departments of Natural Resources and Revenue. Although the increased employer contributions were sufficient to provide disability protection for such employees, the Act itself did not include such disability benefits. Briefly, the disability provisions that would be applicable if this bill becomes law would provide that in case a law enforcement officer of either department is injured in line of duty to the extent that he is unable to mentally or physically perform his duties, then regardless of his years of service or age, his disability retirement benefit would be based on a projection in service and age as though he were age 55, and he would be paid 2% of final highest average salary for each year of service. As stated above, the present employer contributions would be suf ficient to fund the provisions of this bill, meaning that there would be no adverse effect on the actuarial soundness of the System. /s/ Abe Domain Director The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie 2392 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, McGill Overby Pearee Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Barnes Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Doss Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Riley Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas 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 has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, to-wit: HB 543. By Representative Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications of Council members. HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser. HB 1162. By Representatives Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to permit the payment of a salary supplement to the judges. HB 1177. By Representative Wilson of the 19th: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta so as to extend the corporate limits of said city. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2393 HB 1178. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Laurens County so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the comrmviiisOOsTiornvieair*sa HB 1179. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to authorize the governing authority in certain counties to deter mine the compensation of the county treasurer. HB 1210. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Cole of the 6th, Edwards of the 110th and others: A bill to create a Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee within each House of the General Assembly; to provide for the powers, duties and responsi bilities of the Subcommittees. HR 371. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A resolution creating the Newton County Local Legislative Study Com mittee. SB 158. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Ellenton, Ga. in the County of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation, corporate bound aries, corporate powers and descriptions of boundaries for the governing authority. SB 284. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Doerun, Ga. in the County of Colquitt; to provide for the incorporation and powers; to provide for the judicial branch of the city government. SB 364. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Brantley of the 56th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw so as to change the provisions relating to the election of Mayor and Councilmen; to change the term of office for the Mayor and Councilmen. SB 379. By Senator Shapard of the 28th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the coun ties of Spalding and Butts, as amended, so as to provide for administra tive personnel and clerical assistance for the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County. 2394 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, SB 382. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mem bers of the board; to provide for the election of the chairman and vice chairman; to provide for other matters thereto. SB 240. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Duncan of the 30th: A bill to create a new judicial circuit to be known as the Douglas Judicial Circuit, to be composed of the County of Douglas; to provide for a judge and a district attorney for said circuit; to provide for their elec tion and compensation. SR 163. By Senator Summers of the 53rd: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a certain disposition of fees, costs and fines received or collected by the Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County from the Board of Education of Chattooga County. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 328. By Senator Foster of the 50th: A bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Rabun County, and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports for use of aircraft, which shall in clude related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertaking. SB 369. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd: A bill to fix the compensation of the judges of the Probate Courts in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to provide an effective date. SB 149. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.2, relating to the expansion or extension of existing bank facilities so as to provide for the installation of "automated teller facilities" or "point-of-sale terminals" within the county in which a parent bank it located with the approval of the Com missioner of the Department of Banking and Finance. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2395 HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government and all other governmental activities. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and Collins of the 144th. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, institutions, and other agencies, and for the uni versity system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political sub divisions and for all other governmental activities. Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the Senate substitute to HB 170 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the sub stitute of the Senate to HB 170 was adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st and Broun of the 46th. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the com mittee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 267. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Geor gia to provide that the Board of Commissioners may accept certain 2396 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, applications for reinstatement in said Fund from prior members who have withdrawn the total sum which they have paid into the fund in dues. The following fiscal notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary: MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Thomas Buck, III, Chairman House Retirement Committee FROM: Ernest B. Davis, State Auditor James T. Mclntyre, State Planning & Budget Officer DATE: February 4, 1975 SUBJECT: Fiscal Note -- House Bill 267 This Bill amends the Sheriffs' Retirement System to allow a mem ber who has withdrawn his contributions to repay same along with 8% interest and receive the prior service he had accumulated prior to his withdrawal. It is not known as to how many individuals would be eligible under this amendment, however, I have been advised by Mr. Flint Langford, who administers this fund, that there would only be a few. This Bill would create additional liability to the System for each individual el igible, however, if the number is very small the System could probably absorb the cost. /s/ Ernest B. Davis State Auditor /s/ James T. Mclntyre State Planning & Budget Officer January 28, 1975 Honorable Tom Buck Chairman, House Retirement Committee State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Buck: Re: Fiscal Note House Bill No. 267 ' House Bill No. 267, was introduced on recommendation of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund. This Bill allows a Sheriff who withdrew his funds from the Retire ment Fund to be reinstated upon making application and paying all FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 23'97 dues which would have been paid had he not withdrawn. It also requires that eight per cent interest be paid on the amount of dues required. To my knowledge this Bill will only apply to a couple of Sheriffs. We have put a cut-off date in the Bill so that it will not be applicable after June 30, 1975. I believe the actuarial cost to be minimal since there are so few people involved. The Sheriffs' Fund is in excellent financial condition. I will be glad to appear before your Committee at any time. Sincerely yours, /s/ Flynt Langford Flynt Langford, Secretary-Treasurer Board of Commissioners, Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Voting in the negative was Senator Sutton. Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Doss Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Kidd Riley Stephens Young 2398 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 1. 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 271. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act, as amended, so as to provide that the membership of the Council shall include the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee; to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit". The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 271 by striking the following words in lines 29 through 31 on Page 2 of the Title: "and that any arrest by a peace officer who does not meet the certification requirements of this Act or the exemptions thereto shall be void". and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "to provide that any peace officer who does not comply with the provisions of this Act shall not be authorized to exercise the powers of law enforcement officers, generally and particularly shall not be authorized to exercise the powers of arrest; to provide that the Council is authorized to bring a civil action against a peace of ficer who does not comply with the provisions of this act to enjoin that officer from the performance of any and all functions of a peace officer; to provide that the Council is authorized to bring a civil action against a law enforcement unit who employs a peace officer who is not in compliance with this Act to enjoin such law enforcement unit from allowing such peace officer to perform any and all functions of a peace officer". By inserting on line 22 on Page 4, after the word and symbol "Act", the following: " 'Peace Officer' shall also mean an investigator who is em ployed under the Secretary of State who has the power of arrest." Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House amendment to SB 271 be agreed to. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2399 On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 271 was agreed to. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 351. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Russell of the 53rd and others: Senate Sponsors: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th and Tysinger of the 41st. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Junior College Act of 1958" so as to change the provisions relative to payments by the Board of Regents to certain local operating authorities. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Poster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Garrard Holley Langford Reynolds On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. 2400 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Gillis of the 20th assumed the Chair. HB 466. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend an Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyances of real property to secure debt by providing for a reversion of title . . ., so as to require that certain additional information shall be recorded in the deed records of the county upon foreclosure of a mortgage and the subsequent sale of such property. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Banks Broun of 46th Duncan Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Langford Reynolds Russell On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2401 Senator Overby of the 49th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 2:15 o'clock P.M. HB 484. By Representative Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, so as to provide for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the removal of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 484 was postponed until 2:15 o'clock P.M. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 494. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, Hutchinson of the 133rd and Beckham of the 89th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend an Act designating certain public and legal holidays so as to provide that whenever the observance of a public and legal holiday shall fall upon a Saturday, the Friday immediately preceding such Saturday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bond Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Hamilton of 34th Hill Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell Overby Starr Stephens Traylor Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Howard Hudgins Hudson 2402 Langford McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Robinson JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Riley Russell Tate On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 16, nays 31. The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost. HB 599. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brantley of the 56th. A bill to amend Code Section 34-1513, relating to requirements for nomination and election in certain elections so as to provide that cer tain candidates in primary and general elections are not qualified to be eligible as a write-in candidate in a run-off election. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th 'Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hill Howard Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie . McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2403 Voting in the negative was Senator Coverdell. Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Pearce Riley Russell Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 670. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Barker of the 18th. A bill to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades so as to provide for the regulation of the practice of geology; to provide a short title ("Registration of Geologists Act of 1975"). The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Eldridge Foster Garrard Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative were Senators Doss and McDuffie. 2404 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Hudgins Pearce Riley Russell Sutton Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 2. 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 328. By Senator Foster of the 50th: A bill to create and establish an Airport Authority for Rabun County, and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 328 by striking from the title (Page 2, line 9) the fol lowing : "to exercise the power of condemnation;". By striking Section 32 in its entirety. By renumbering Sections 33 through 36 as Sections 32 through 35 respectively. Senator Foster of the 50th moved that the House amendment to SB 328 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0, and the House amendment to SB 328 was agreed to. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2405 HB 721. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Fincher of the 54th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-9, relating to Air Quality Control, so as to provide that considerations of economic cost of technical feasibility shall be subordinate to considerations of public health. The Committee on Human Resources offered the following amendment: Amend HB 721 by striking on Page 1, lines 5 through 7, the fol lowing : "to provide that considerations of economic cost or technical feasibility shall be subordinate to considerations of public health;", and By striking from Page 2, lines 15 and 16 the following: "of economic cost or technical feasibility shall be subordinate to considerations", and By striking from Page 2, line 16 the following: "Health", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "health shall be paramount". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 0, the nays 30, and the committee amendment was lost. 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Doss Eldridge Fincher 2406 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Broun of 46th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudgins Lester McDowell Pearce Riley Russell Sutton Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 74. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty so as to change the provisions relating to women; to amend Code Section 79-207, relating to citizenship rights of females so as to change the provisions relating to rights and liabilities of females; to amend an Act relating to jury service of women. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 74 makes the following recom mendations : That the Senate recede from its position on the Senate amendment and accept HB 74 as it passed the House. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE FOR THE SENATE /s/ George K. Larsen /s/ Howard T. Overby Representative, 27th District Senator, 49th District /s/ W. W. Larsen, Jr. /s/ H. Norwood Pearce Representative, 119th District Senator, 16th District /s/ Eleanor L. Richardson /s/ Roy Barnes Representative, 52nd District Senator, 33-rd District FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2407 Senator Barnes of the 33'rd moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 74 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee report, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Poster Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudson Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Riley Russell Sutton Tysinger On the adoption of the Conference Committee report, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the Conference Committee report was adopted. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 762. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend Code Section 79A-828, relating to forfeitures under the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act", so as to provide for forfeiture of conveyances in which certain amounts of marijuana is found. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2408 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Poster Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 765. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and Harrison of the 20th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lewis of the 21st. A bill to amend Section 24-2805 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by sheriffs for the faithful dis charge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2409 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Fincher Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson Langford Lester McDowell Riley Russell Button Tysinger Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 766. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend Section 24-1704 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by judge of probate courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th 2410 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Fincher Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Langford McDowell Riley Russell Starr Sutton Tate Tysinger Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 767. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lewis of the 21st. A bill to amend Section 24-2713 of the Code of Georgia relating to the surety bonds which must be given by clerks of superior courts for the faithful discharge of their duties so as to increase the amount of said bond. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2411 McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Duncan Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson McDowell Riley Robinson Russell Stephens Tate Timmons Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 13. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Howard of the 42nd. A bill to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other post trial procedure so as to provide for interlocutory appeals upon petition to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; to prescribe the procedure for such appeals. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young 2412 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Senators: Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Duncan Garrard Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson Riley Russell Summers Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 768. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lewis of the 21st. A bill to amend an Act which provides for the organization, jurisdiction, venue, practice and procedure of certain courts which are below the superior court level so as to provide for bonds for clerks of the state courts. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell Those not voting were Senators: Banks Bond Broun of 46th Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson McDuffie McGill Pearce Starr Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Russell Shapard Stumbaugh Button Warren FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2413 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 805. By Representative Howell of the 140th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A relating to the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary, so as to provide for qualifying period and certifica tion date for candidate in the Presidential Preference Primary. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster. Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Broun of 46th Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson Riley Pearce Reynolds Robinson Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Russell Shapard Starr On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2414 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 890. By Representative Collins of the 144th: Senate Sponsor: Senator McGill of the 24th. A bill to regulate the storage and sale of flue-cured tobacco unsold in the year of production and stored for sale in the subsequent selling The Committee on Agriculture offered the following amendment: Amend HB 890 by striking from Page 2, lines 29 and 30, the following: "a standard fire and extended coverage insurance policy for the full market value of", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "an insurance policy against loss or damage by fire and such other perils as are commonly insured against under extended cover age provisions, for its full value, upon the best terms obtainable by individual or reporting form blanket policies on". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the com mittee 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2415 Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudson Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, 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 substitute thereto: SB 189. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Equine Act", approved April 30, 1969, as amended, so as to provide for the control, suppression, prevention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine in fectious anemia". The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Equine Act", approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 1021), as amended by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 818), so as to provide for the control, suppression, prevention and eradication of the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia" (also known as swanjP fever, EIA and slow fever) ; to provide for compounds; to pro vide for the licensing and regulation of compounds; to provide for the issuance of licenses; to provide for fees; to provide for penalties; to provide for research programs; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Equine Act", approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 1021), as amended by an Act ap proved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 818), is hereby amended by adding, immediately following Section 13A, a new Section 13B, to read as follows: "Section 13B. Any person, firm, corporation, company, coopera tive, association or other entity is hereby authorized to set up or establish compounds at various places in the State where animals 2416 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, may be taken in order to control, suppress, prevent and eradicate the equine disease known as "equine infectious anemia" (also known as swamp fever, El A and slow fever). It shall be unlawful to establish or operate any such compound without a license issued by the Com missioner of Agriculture. The Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby authorized to issue licenses and to establish, promulgate and adopt rules, regulations and standards governing the establishment, con struction, design, maintenance and operation of such compounds. The fee for such licenses shall be $25.00 per annum, and such licenses shall be renewable annually. The Commissioner is authorized to establish research programs for the purpose of developing a vaccine or method for the control or eradication of such equine disease in the State." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Stephens of the 36th moved that the House substitute to SB 189 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 189 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the substitute of the Senate to HB 376 be adhered to and that a Committee of Conference be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the sub stitute of the Senate to HB 376 was adhered to. Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Warren of the 43rd and Pearce of the 16th. Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2417 The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 484. By Representative Ham of the 80th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to the correction and amendment of vital records, so as to provide for a procedure for the obtaining of orders from the superior courts requiring the change of a year of birth, the correction of a delayed birth certificate or the re moval of the name of a father from a birth certificate on file. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Poster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holley Hollo way Hudson Langford Reynolds Riley .Russell Starr (presiding) Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2418 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 937. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th. A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Game and Pish Com mission so as to change the provisions for disposing of contraband wild life, or parts thereof, which have been seized under the provisions of said Act. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis Me Dowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Pincher Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Riley Russell Starr (presiding) On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 973. By Representative Walker of the 115th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Bond of the 39th. A bill to amend Code Section 53-202 relating to the application for a marriage license and the three-day waiting period, so as to change the provisions relative to the three-day waiting period. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2419 The Committee on Human Resources offered the following substitute to HB 973: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 53-206, relating to proof of majority for the issuance of a marriage license, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 193), so as to provide that a driver's license may be used as proof of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 53-206, relating to proof of majority for the issuance of a marriage license, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 193), is hereby amended by striking from said Code Section the following: "birth certificates,", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "birth certificates, driver's licenses", so that when so amended Code Section 53-206 shall read as follows: "53-206. When the applicant claims that the parties have reached the age of majority, the judge of the probate court to whom the application is made shall satisfy himself that the applicant's contention as to their ages is true. If the judge of the probate court does not know of his own knowledge that both parties for whom a marriage license is sought have reached the age of majority, he shall require the applicants to furnish birth certificates, driver's licenses or baptismal certificates. In cases where the male ap plicant has not yet reached the age of majority and in cases where the female applicant has not yet reached her 16th birthday, in ad dition to parental consent, the underage applicant or applicants must submit evidence in the form of a physician's certificate that the female is pregnant or that both applicants are the parents of a living child born out of wedlock in which case the parties may be issued a marriage license immediately. Applicants who have satis factorily proved that they have reached the age of majority may be issued a marriage license immediately. Physician's certificate shall include only those certificates signed by physicians licensed under Code Chapters 84-9 or 84-12." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 30, nays 1, and the committee substitute was adopted. 2420 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Carter Eldridge Garrard Gillis Hill Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Foster Langford Overby Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Summers Sutton Tate Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Reynolds Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 31, nays 11. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: SR 192. By Senators Ballard of the 45th, Hill of the 29th, Barker of the 18th and others: A resolution commending and expressing appreciation to Don Herring. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2421 HB 1109. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Doss of the 52nd. A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, approved April 14, 1971, so as to change the amount of such grants for certain students. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Duncan. Those not voting were Senators: Barker Broun of 46th Fincher Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Riley Russell Starr (presiding) On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the following resolution of the House be postponed until March 24. 2422 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HR 114. By Representatives Rainey of the 136th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th: A resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 114 was postponed until March 24. The following resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their adoption: HR 143. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the new Judge of the Superior Court of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit with certain books. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the passage of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Pincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Langford Reynolds Robinson Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Riley Russell Shapard Starr (presiding) Stumbaugh FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2423 On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 169. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 47th. A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant and convey to Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns, easements over, under, across and through certain properties owned by the State of Georgia and located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Poster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Langford McDowell Reynolds Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Warren Young On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 38, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. 2424 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 149. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.2, relating to the expansion or extension of existing bank facilities, as amended, so as to provide for the installation of "automated teller facilities" or "point-of-sale terminals" within the county in which a parent bank, branch bank, bank office or bank facility is located, with the approval of the Commissioner of the Dept. of Banking and Finance. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 149 by adding to Section One thereof the additional Sub section E as follows: "Sub-section E. It is provided, however, that in counties with a population of less than 120,000 persons, as determined under Code Section 13-302.1, this electronic or mechanical equipment, where practically feasible as determined by the Commissioner, shall, at the option of any other bank or other financial institution in such county not then having the use of such facilities but so desiring, be operated jointly by such banks or financial institutions on an equitable, costsharing basis." Senator Holley of the 22nd moved that the House amendment to SB 149 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 149 was disagreed to. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 306. By Representative Marcus of the 26th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 47th. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Fulton County. The Committee on Public Utilities offered the following amendment: Amend HR 306 by striking on Page 1, line 12, the word "shall" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "small". FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2425 On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 1, and the com mittee amendment 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Summers Button Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Voting in the negative were Senators Barnes and Thompson. Those not voting were Senators : Brantley Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Langford Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens Stumbaugh Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 2. 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 passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the Senate, to-wit: 2426 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 333. By Senators Start of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact Act", so as to make the Compact applicable to searches, rescues, actions to increase capability to deal with disasters. SB 296. By Senator Carter of the 14th: A bill to amend an Act authorizing boards of education to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying board members and others against liability for damage in specified instances. SR 116. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to au thorize obtaining federal community disaster loans pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disaster Relief Act of 1974. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 324. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th: A bill to make the operation of the Public Service Commission and the administration of its duties and responsibilities more efficient. SB 249. By Senator Starr of the 44th: A bill to define the grounds for termination of the contracts of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures thereof; to define requirements. SB 118. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th and Lewis of the 21st: A bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans so as to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to certain veterans. The House has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 36. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st: A resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2427 propose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; to provide appointments, duties and dis solution of the Commission. The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. The House has agreed to Senate amendment No. 1 and disagreed to Senate amendment No. 2 to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only. The House has agreed to Senate amendments Nos. 1 and 3 and has disagreed to Senate amendment No. 2 to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1408, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 335. By Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Matthews of the 145th, Rainey of the 135th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Russell of the 10th. A resolution urging the United States Congress to increase support prices and loan programs for cotton. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. 2428 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Ballard Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Hudgins Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that the Senate amendment to HB 858 be insisted upon. On the motion, Senator Shapard of the 28th called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2429 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Foster Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Bond Eldridge Garrard Hill Howard McDowell Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Tate Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Coverdell Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Riley Russell Starr (presiding) On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 12; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendment to HB 858 was insisted upon. HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that Amendment Number Two of the Senate to HB 859 be insisted upon. On the motion, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean, of 31st Gillis Hamilton of 34th 2430 Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, McGill Pearce Reynolds Robinson Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Bond Coverdell Doss Eldridge Poster Hill Howard Langford McDowell Overby Shapard Stumbaugh Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Riley Russell Starr (presiding) On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and Amend ment Number Two of the Senate to HB 859 was insisted upon. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 324. By Senators Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 47th, Reynolds of the 48th and Banks of the 17th: A bill to make the operation of the Public Service Commission and the administration of its duties and responsibilities more efficient, effective and complete; to provide for the purpose thereof. The House amendment was as follows: 1. The Title of said Bill is amended by inserting in line 25 of Page 1 thereof, between the word "thereto;" and the words "to provide that said Commission shall not be", the following: "to provide that notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act the procedures prescribed by Code Section 93-307.1, relating to procedure for utility rate changes, shall be applicable;". 2. Subsection (a) in Section 3 of said Bill is amended in order to remove the double and redundant reference to the Board of Corrections and the State Board of Probation, by striking from lines 10 and 11 of Page 4 thereof, the following: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2431 "the Board of Corrections and its State Board of Probation,". 3. Section 6 of said Bill is amended by inserting in line 31 of Page 6 thereof, immediately after the words "Section 93-307.1", the following: ", relating to procedure for utility rate changes,". 4. Section 6 of said Bill is further amended by inserting in line 7 of Page 7 thereof, immediately following the words "contested case", the following: ", proceeding, hearing or matter". 5. Section 6 of said Bill is further amended by inserting in line 21 of Page 7 thereof, immediately after the words "93^307.1", the following: ", relating to procedure for utility rate changes,'. 6. Section 6 of said Bill is further amended by inserting in line 27 of Page 7 thereof, immediately following the words "contested case", the following: ", proceeding, hearing or matter". Senator Banks of the 17th moved that the House amendment to SB 324 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 324 was agreed to. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the 'committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 336. By Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th and Reaves of the 147th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Sutton of the 9th. A resolution Whereas, the State of Georgia has a need to acquire public areas to encourage and to enchance the availability of game management and other outdoor recreation areas, public education in forestry. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2432 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, 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 House action thereto: HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the substitute of the Senate to HB 580 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 580 was adhered to. Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2433 Senators Kennedy of the 4th, McDuffie of the 19th and Kidd of the 25th. The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted: SR 195. By Senators Howard of the 42nd, Brantley of the 56th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and others: A resolution commending William Lynn Thompson. SR 194. By Senators McDuffie of the 19th, Eldridge of the 7th, Kennedy of the 4th and others: A resolution relative to the Honorable Downing Musgrove. SR 191. By Senators Duncan of the 30th and Lester of the 23rd: A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Susan Hayward Chalkley. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 337. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Castleberry of the lllth, McCollum of the 134th and others: A resolution requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to issue a statement of intention concerning the federal peanut program. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presid ing, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Tate 2434 Thompson Timmons Traylor JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens Sutton On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following bills and resolution of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: HB 543. By Representative Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications of Council members. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1162. By Representatives Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to permit the payment of a salary supplement to the judges. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1177. By Representative Wilson of the 19th: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta so as to extend the corporate limits of said city. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2435 HB 1178. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Laurens County so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the com missioners. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HB 1210. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Cole of the 6th, Edwards of the 110th and others: A bill to create a Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee within each House of the General Assembly; to provide for the powers, duties and responsi bilities of the Subcommittees. Referred to Committee on Appropriations. HB 1179. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to authorize the governing authority in certain counties to deter mine the compensation of the county treasurer. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. HR 371. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A resolution creating the Newton County Local Legislative Study Com mittee. Referred to Committee on County and Urban Affairs. The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 3:30 o'clock P.M. until 4:15 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 4:15 o'clock P.M. SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR Friday, March 21, 1975 HB 29. Employment Security Law additional funds HB 128. Misdemeanor Case in Superior Court -- six jurors HB 215. Public Work Contracts -- performance bond over $5,000 HB 259. Employees' Retirement -- change requirements Revenue Department HB 440. Violation of Litter Laws -- payment of cash bonds HB 844. Presidential Primary -- conducted same as general primary HR 334. University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Stations- commend 2436 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 29. By Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Brown of the 34th and Carr of the 105th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Ballard of the 45th. A bill to provide for the Department of Labor a supplemental appro priation, pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sections 9 and 13 of the Employment Security Law of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor of Georgia out of funds credited to and held in this State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. of America. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tat Thompson Timmons Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Traylor. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Riley Russell Shapard Stumbaugh Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 1. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2437 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Gillis of the 20th resumed the Chair. HB 259. By Representative Connell of the 87th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue. The following fiscal note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary: MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III, Chairman House Retirement Committee FROM: Ernest B. Davis, State Auditor James T. Mclntyre, State Planning & Budget Officer DATE: January 21, 1975 SUBJECT: Fiscal Note -- House Bill 259 This Bill amends the State Employees' Retirement System to allow certain members to continue employment beyond the mandatory retire ment age and it would not affect the actuarial soundness of the Em ployees' Retirement System. /s/ E. B. Davis State Auditor /s/ James T. Mclntyre, Jr. State Planning & Budget Officer The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson 2438 Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Button Tate Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Hill. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Banks Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holloway Pearce Riley Russell Stumbaugh Thompson Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of conidering a House substitute thereto: R 36. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Reynolds of the 48th and Dean of the 31st: A resolution creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propose solutions to all matters related to a potential fluctuation of State gasoline tax revenues; to provide for appointments to the Com mission; to prescribe the duties of the Commission; to provide for the dissolution of the Commission. The House substitute was as follows: A RESOLUTION Creating a special Study Commission to inquire into and propose solutions to all matters related to the potential fluctuation of State motor fuel tax revenues and the impact upon the Highway program that would result; to provide for appointments to the Commission; to pres cribe the duties of the Commission; to provide for expenses; to provide for the dissolution of the Commission; to provide for the selection of the chairman; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2439 Section 1. There is hereby created a special Study Commission which is charged with the duty of inquiring into and proposing solu tions to all matters related to the potential fluctuation of State motor fuel tax revenues and the impact upon the Highway program that would result, to be presented and recommended to the General Assembly and the Governor for appropriate corrective action. Section 2. The Commission shall act only in an advisory capacity to the Executive and Legislative branches of the State government. The Commission shall, not later than December 31, 1975, submit the report of its study, findings, and proposed solutions to the Governor and to the respective committees of the House and Senate. The Commission shall, upon the submission of its report, be dissolved. Section 3. The Commission shall be composed of eight members who shall be selected as follows: The President of the Senate shall appoint three members of the Commission, each of whom shall at the time of their appointment be then serving upon the Transportation Committee of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint three members of the Commission, each of whom shall at the time of their appointment be serving upon the Highways Committee of the House of Representatives. The remaining two members of the Com mission shall be the Commissioner of Revenue and the Commissioner of Transportation. The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate shall establish a limit on the days the Commission shall meet and the expenses it may incur. The chairman shall be elected by a vote of the Commission membership at its first meeting. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming effective without his approval. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the House substitute to SR 36 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SR 36 was agreed to. The following bills of the House, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 440. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend an Act which authorized the acceptance and payment of cash bonds from persons charged with violations of traffic laws, so as to include within the purview of said Act violation of litter laws. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2440 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Duncan Eldridge Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holloway Pearce Riley Russell Stumbaugh Thompson Timmons Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 128. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Howard of the 42nd. A bill to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general so as to provide that all civil actions where the claims for damages is less than $5,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs, and all misdemeanor cases in the superior courts, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors. Senators Banks of the 17th and Pearce of the 16th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 128 by striking the words "and all" on line 4, Page 1; striking the words "misdemeanor cases" on line 5, Page 1; striking the words "and in all misdemeanor cases" on line 21, Page 1; striking the words "and in all misdemeanor cases on line 2&, Page 2; and by striking Sections 3 and 4 in their entirety. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2441 On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 28, nays 7, 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 Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators : Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Hill. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 26th Holloway Riley Russell Stumbaugh Summers Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The President resumed the Chair. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: 2442 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 215. By Representative Glover of the 32nd: Senate Sponsor: Senator Bond of the 39th. A bill to amend Section 23-1705 (3) of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to increase from $1,000 to $5,000 the amount of total contract price below which no payment or performance bond is required on certain public works contracts of this State, counties and municipalities. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Stumbaugh Turner On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following resolution of the Senate was read and put upon its adoption: SR 196. By Senator Eldridge of the 7th: A resolution relative to adjournment. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2443 On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted. The following general bill and resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 844. By Representative Howell of the 140th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 34-10A, relating to the Presidential Pre ference Primary so as to provide for a proclamation by the Governor; to prohibit assessment of a qualifying fee for presidential candidates; to provide that such primary shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions governing general primaries. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 26th Russell Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Timmons Turner Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0. 2444 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 334. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Matthews of the 146th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator McGill of the 24th. A resolution commending the University of Georgia College of Agricul ture Experiment Stations. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Shapard Starr Tate Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Voting in, the negative were Senators Robinson and Summers. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Hudson Langford Russell Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 37, nays 2. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2445 The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 5:10 o'clock P.M. until 8:00 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. 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, to-wit: SR 196. By Senator Eldridge of the 7th: A resolution relative to adjournment. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendments and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Bargeron of 83rd and Sigman of the 74th. HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24A-140&, relating to the place of detention of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Parrish of the 97th and Hatcher of the 131st. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: 2446 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to make changes. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Wood of the 9th. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 814. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation so as to provide that for the purposes of Workmen's Compensation coverage only, employees of county and district health agencies, which are established under Georgia Code Chapter 88-2, shall be deemed em ployees of the State of Georgia. HB 284. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 176. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A bill to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of deeds to secure debt; to provide for the method and time of cancellation; to provide for the cancellation by a transferee or assignee. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 175. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to provide for a more efficient and economical handling of the affairs of the State Library, so as to exclude certain personnel from coverage under the State Merit System. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2447 The House has agreed to the substitute of the Senate as amended by the House on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or per sonal, used as a peak shave facility. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 22. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to require additional labeling of certain drugs. SB 101. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide for an additional postretirement benefit adjustment. SB 106. By Senator Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records so as to provide certain criteria for pronouncing a person dead. SB 395. By Senators Brown of the 47th and Holloway of the 12th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, so as to provide that the Authority shall be an instrumentality of the State. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 671. By Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th and Noble of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide certain requirements relative to the certification of certain educators. HB 1095. By Representative Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the composition of the Board of Com missioners. 2448 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1114. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide for five members; to provide for education districts. HB 1116. By Representative Phillips of the 91st: A bill to amend an Act creating and incorporating the City of Shiloh so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the date for elections. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 430. By Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd and others: A bill to be known as the "Buying Services Act of 1975"; to regulate and control buying services. The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 109. By Senator Turner of the 8th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 161. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of Clini cal Laboratories so as the delete therefrom that portion which exempts clinical laboratories operated for performance of premarital serologic tests for syphilis. SB 292. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend an Act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" relating to the issuance of certificates of title for motor vehicles. The following bills of the House were read the first time and referred to committees: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 2449 HB 814, By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation so as to provide that for the purposes of Workmen's Compensation coverage only, employees of county and district health agencies, which are established under Georgia Code Chapter 88-2 shall be deemed em ployees of the State of Georgia. Referred to Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism. HB 284. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Buck of the 95th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor. Referred to Committee on Appropriations. The President announced the Senate adjourned according to the provisions of SR 196 until Monday, March 24 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. at 8:00 o'clock P.M. 2450 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 24, 1975 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock A.M. today and was called to order by the President. Senator Young of the 13th reported that the journal of Friday'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 bill and resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 110. By Senator Turner of the 8th: A resolution to amend a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Berrien County, Ga., so as to change the land description of such property. SB 377. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to the rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and transportation insurance so as to provide for mandatory agreements for apportionment of certain casualty insurance. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 188. By Senator Hamilton of the 26th: A bill to provide for the confidentiality of certain records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect; to provide that it shall be unlawful to permit unauthorized persons to examine or inspect such confidential records. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2451 HB 674. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and: Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to provide that public officers and officials, holding statewide offices, who are required by law to be bonded, shall be indemnified for certain liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolution of the House, to-wit: HR 306. By Representative Marcus of the 26th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Fulton County. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others: A bill to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions; to pro vide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of all expenditures. The following resolution of the Senate was introduced, read the first time and referred to a committee: SR 197. By Senator Foster of the 50th: A resolution creating the Energy Production Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. The following reports of standing committees were read by the Secretary: Senator McGill of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agricul ture, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Agriculture 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 1166. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, McGill of 24th District, Chairman. 2452 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Broun of the 46th 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 and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to re port the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 1209. Do pass. HR 350. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Broun of 46th, District, Chairman. Senator Holley of the 22nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance 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 782. Do pass. HB 894. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Holley of 22nd District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs 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 703. Do not pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2453 Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committe on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations: HB 119. Do pass as amended. HB 1142. Do pass. HB 1159. Do pass. HB 1161. Do pass. HB 1164, Do pass. HB 1202, Do pass. HB 1203. Do pass. HB 1206. Do pass. HB 1207. Do pass, SR 97. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: HB 99. Do pass. HB 926. Do pass. HR 371. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. 2454 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Garrard of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Urban Affairs, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on County and Urban Affairs 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 950. Do pass. HB 1050. Do pass. HB 1178. Do pass. HB 1087. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Garrard of 37th District, Chairman. Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism has had under considera tion the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same to the Senate with the following recommendation: HB 814. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. Senator Overby of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, 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: HR 122. Do pass. HB 731. Do pass. HB 732. Do pass. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2455 HB 1165. Do pass. HB 1205. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 49th District, Chairman. Senator Overby of the 49th 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 568. Do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Overby of 49th District, Chairman. Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality 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 605. Do pass by substitute. HB 872. Do pass. HB 939. Do pass. HR 310. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Gillis of 20th District, Chairman. Senator Brown of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Public Utilities has had under consideration the following 2456 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: HE 347. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Brown of 47th District, Chairman. Senator Reynolds of the 48th District, Chairman of the Committee on Trans portation, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration 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 recommendations: HB 633. Do pass. HR 228, Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 48th District, Chairman. Senator Reynolds of the 48th District, Chairman of the Committee on Trans portation, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Transportation 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 338. Do pass as amended. HB 908. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Reynolds of 48th District, Chairman. The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were read the second time: HB 338. By Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate, and modernize present laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicle upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2457 HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; so as to pro vide certain exceptions. HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, reg istration, maintenance and inspection or motor vehicles so as to provide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance, and inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation. HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to repeal Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 109, 147, relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal Ga. Laws 1959, p. 78, relating to credits against in come taxes for payments made to corporations and other organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes. HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits. HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and others: A bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans. 2458 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard. HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Department of Natural Re- HB 732. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Russell of the 53rd, Hill of the 127th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Crime Information Center and a criminal justice information system so as to change the composi tion of the Advisory Council for the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide that the Governor shall be Chairman of the Advisory Council. HB 1165. By Representatives Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation of the full-time court reporters. HB 1205. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to require the solicitor of said court and his staff to perform the same functions in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the magis trates of said court as they perform in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the judges of said court. HR 122, By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 13>lst: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2459 HB 99. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population (500,000 or more) shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service. HB 926. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to require the members and the chairman of the board to submit itemized statements of certain expenses. HR 371. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A resolution creating the Newton County Local Legislative Study Com mittee. HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000. HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd: v 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 compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio operators. HB 1159. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of Assistant District At torneys of said circuit; to change the salary provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorneys. HB 1161. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the investigator. HB 1164. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an- Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb 2460 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the deputy clerk of the superior court and the chief deputy sheriff. HB 1202. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the tax commissioners in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. HB 1203. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the clerk of the superior court in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. HB 1206. By Representatives Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor. HB 1207. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Locust Grove, approved August 19, 1922, so as to change the term of office of the mayor of said city. SR 97. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the definition of the term "income" with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 homestead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County, so that the term "income" shall mean adjusted gross income under federal laws. HB 950. By Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Sweat of the 150th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Waycross and Ware County Develop ment Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the member ship of the Authority. HB 1050. By Representative Stone of the 138th: A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Appling County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Appling County. HB 1178. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Laurens County so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the com missioners. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2461 HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser. HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th and Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to autho rize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regulations to properly conduct such markets and to provide for em bargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved February 25, 1936. HB 1209. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th and others: A bill to provide a procedure for fiscal notes for certain bills and for a time limitation for the introduction of such bills. HR 228. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropolitan Atlanta Expressway System. HR 310. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Patten of the 146th and others: A resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park". HR 347. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: A resolution authorizing the grant of a permanent nonexclusive ease ment over, across, through and under certain State-owned real property located in Fulton, County, Georgia. HR 360. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Paulding County Law Library with certain books. HB 814. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation so as to provide that for the purposes of Workmen's Compensation cover- 2462 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, age only, employees of county and district health agencies, which are established under Georgia Code Chapter 88-2 shall be deemed employees of the State of Georgia. HB 731. By Representative Larsen of the 27th: A bill to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife so as to repeal the provisions relating to prohibitions against miscegenation; to repeal the provisions relating to the definition of a "white person"; to repeal the provisions relating to births of children of white and colored parents. The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 140. By Messrs. Greer and Games of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act to provide for a Chief Deputy Clerk of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and for a Director of the Traffic Violations Bureau of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, so as to provide for compensation of said Chief Deputy Clerk and Director. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 720. By Representatives Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd: A bill to amend an Act creating a system of pensions and retirement pay for officers, deputies and employees of Clayton County and the Clayton County Water Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 724. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Coun ties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2463 The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 792. By Representative Fraser of the 139th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Liberty County (formerly the City Court of Hinesville), so as to change the compensa tion of the judge and solicitor of said court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 852. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th and others: A bill to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Columbus, Georgia, in the event that it exercises its power to abolish the Medical Center Board of Commissioners to transfer all the powers and functions of said Medical Center Board of Commissioners to an Authority created by the Georgia "Hospital Authorities Law". The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 917. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A bill to provide a new charter for the Town of Tyrone. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. 2464 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 951. By Representative Gammage of the 17th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain officers of Polk County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1035. By Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ham of the 80th and Smith of the 78th: A bill to amend an Act to change the salaries of assistant district at torneys in all judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 54,500; and not more than 58,500. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1076. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th and Ham of the 80th: A bill to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the official court reporters of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit so as to provide an expense allowance for said reporters. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2465 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1080. By Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Bacon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff, deputy sheriffs, jailer and clerk of the sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1084. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to repeal an Act to reincorporate the City of Winder in the County of Barrow so as to eliminate one of two duplicate charters for said city enacted during the 1974 regular session of the General As sembly. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1110. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act providing a salary for the Sheriff of Union County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Sheriff; to change the provisions relative to the Sheriff's deputies and other personnel and relative to operating expenses. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. 2466 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1111. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Fannin County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to provide for office help for said officer. The report of the committee, which was1 favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1120. By Representative Dixon of the 151st: A bill to create the Downtown Waycross Development Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1135. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2467 HB 1153. By Representative Coleman of the 118th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Dodge County; to provide for biennial longevity increases. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1154. By Representative Coleman of the 118th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County on an annual salary so as to change the com pensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court; to provide for longevity increases. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1155. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Laurens County so as to provide for a secretary to the Judge of said Court; to provide the procedures connected therewith. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1156. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of East Dublin so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and council. 2468 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1157. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of said judge. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1158. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards, Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Cobb County into the one office of Tax Commissioner of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commis sioner and the Chief Clerk of the Tax Commissioner. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1160. By Representatives Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the salary provisions relating to the clerk of said court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2469 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1163. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Probate Court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1171. By Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th and Harris of the 60th: A bill to create the Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1172. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46', nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2470 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 1180. By Representative Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Han cock County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and his secretary. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1184. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Appling County so as to change the minimum salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to authorize the governing authority of Appling County to fix the salaries of the judge and the solicitor of said court; to change the terms of court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 4ft, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1187. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to create the office of Commissioner of Union County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1197. By Representatives Carr of the 105th and Karrh of the 106th: A bill to amend an Act placing the Tax Receiver of Johnson County on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2471 an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the annual salary of the tax receiver. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend HB 952 by striking Section 102 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 102, to read as follows: "Section 102. Corporate Boundaries. The corporate limits of the City of Lovejoy shall include all of the territory within the following described boundaries: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 132, 133, 156', 157, 158, 164 and 165 of the 6th District of Clayton County, Georgia, except all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 156 and 165 of the 6th District of Clayton Coun ty, Georgia, being 118.51346 acres according to a survey for Clayton County by John E. Chapman, Jr., Surveyor, dated January 29, 1975, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Land Lot 156; thence North 88 degrees 43 minutes 57 seconds West 1464.58 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 29 seconds West 2880.26 feet to an iron pin on the South line of Land Lot 156; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds East 561.6 feet to a point on the Northeasterly side of State Highway No. 3; thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly side of said Highway 1406.20 feet to a point on the East line of Land Lot 165; thence North 0 degrees 55 minutes 49 seconds East along the East line of Land Lots 165 and 156 a distance of 3687.62 feet to the point of beginning. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Charter to the contrary, the following described property is specifically included and shall be a part of the corporate limits of the City of Lovejoy: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 165 of the 6th District of Clayton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: 2472 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Beginning at a point on the North right of way line of State Route Highway Number & where the same intersects with the East land lot line of land lot Number 1&5 of the 6th district of Clayton County, Georgia; thence running Northerly along the Henry-Clayton County Line a distance of 692 feet thence running North 88 degrees 14 minutes and 19 seconds West 1,464 feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds East 561.6 feet to the North right of way line of State Highway Number 3; thence running along at North right of way line of State Highway Number 3 1,462.19 feet more or less to the point of beginning." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Georgia, in the County of Calhoun. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend HB 1143 by striking lines 34 and 35 on Page 34 and adding in lieu thereof the following: "Section 7.16. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein contained, this Act is not intended to and shall not be applicable to regulation of or over the property, activity, rates, services or opera tions of any electric supplier (as defined in the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act, Ga. Laws 1973, page 200.) Section 7.17. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2473 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 1024. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following substitute to HB 1024: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon contained in the Act approved August 17, 1914, together with the Acts amending same, passed since 1914, with certain changes in said Acts, approved August 3, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 1283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2180), an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 2795), and an Act approved February 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2051), so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts; to designate the boundaries of such election districts; to require equal representation for such districts; to provide for selection of a president of the council and a president pro tempore of the council; to provide for requirements of residency; to provide for appointments of aldermen to committees; to repeal a specific Section of a specific amendatory Act relating to power to prescribe ward limits; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for other matters relevant thereto; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon con tained in the Act approved August 17, 1914, together with the Acts amending same, passed since 1914, with certain changes in said Acts, approved August 3, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 1283), as amended, partic ularly by an Act approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2180), an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 2795), and an Act approved February 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2051), is hereby amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety and substituting a new Section 4, to read as follows: "Section 4. Election of aldermen from districts; power to pre scribe number of aldermen.-- (a) The aldermen of the City of Macon shall be elected from five election districts as such districts are provided for in subsection (b). 2474 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (b) The limits of the several election districts for the City of Macon shall be as established from time to time by the council; provided, that such election districts shall be drawn in such a manner as to contain approximately the same population so as to insure proportionate representation; and provided further, that should the council fail to initially establish the limits of such election districts prior to June 15, 1975, or should an objection be interposed to the districts initially established by the council pursuant to the authority of Section 5 of the Voting Bights Act of 1965, 42 USC 1973c. and such objections are not satisfied and such election dis tricts are not approved prior to June 15, 1975, then the several election districts of the City of Macon shall be as defined in sub section (c). (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the several election districts for the City of Macon shall include all territory lying within the following described tracts: District 1. Bibb Macon CCD 20 Tract 102 ED's 68 and 64 Tract 110 Except ED 164 Tracts 111 and 112 Tract 113 Except ED 182 Tract 117 Except ED 163 Tract 119 Tract 133 ED 16 Jones Gray-Griswold CCD 7 Tract 301 ED 7 ED 13 that portion within the corporate limits of Macon. District 2. Bibb Macon CCD 20 Tract 126 ED's 148, 149 and 150 Tract 128 Except Blocks 101, 105, 110, 111 and 112 Tract 129 Tract 130 MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2475 ED's 140 and 141 Tract 131 ED's 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 and 160 Tract 132 ED's 151, 152, 153A, 153B and 154. District 3. Bibb Macon CCD 20 Tract 101 Tract 102 ED 65 Tract 103 ED's 99, 100 and 101 Tract 104 ED's 105 and 106 Tracts 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 and 114 Tract 115 Blocks 315 through 332 Tract 116 ED 46. District 4. Bibb Macon CCD 20 Tract 104 ED's 107, 108, 109 and 1.10 Tract 115 Except Blocks 315 through 322 Tract 116 ED's 47, 48, 49 and 50 Tract 123. ED's 97 and 98 Tract 125 ED's 102, 103 and 104 Tract 126 ED's 145, 146 and 147 Tract 127 Tract 128 Blocks 101, 105, 110, 111 and 112. District 5. Bibb Macon CCD 20 Tract 118 Tract 120 Except ED 165 Tract 121 ED's 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and that portion of ED 167 incorporated into the city limits of Macon. 2476 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Tract 122 ED's 87, 88 and 89 Tract 123 ED's 94, 95 and 96 Tract 124 ED's 90, 91, 92 and 93 Tract 134 ED 86. (d) Each election district shall be represented by three alder men, each of whom shall reside in the election district he represents. Two aldermen from each election district shall be elected by the qualified electors of the City of Macon residing in the election dis trict. One alderman from each election district shall be elected by the qualified electors of the City of Macon. (e) Each election district shall be composed of three posts, two of which shall be designated as posts to be filled by the qualified electors living within the election district and one of which shall be filled by the qualified electors of the City of Macon. At the time for qualifying each candidate shall designate the post to which he seeks election." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4A in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4A, to read as follows: "Section 4A. (a) The legislative power of the City of Macon shall be vested in the council. (b) The council shall select a president of the council from the five aldermen elected at large by the qualified electors of the City of Macon. In the event that a vacancy shall occur in the office of Mayor of the City of Macon, the president of the council shall succeed to the office of mayor until the next general election as set forth by the laws of the State of Georgia and there shall be no special election called to fill the vacancy. The president of the coun cil shall preside at all meetings of the council, and he shall have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the other members of the council, including but not limited to the right to vote. The presi dent of the council may be removed before the expiration of his term by a vote of two-thirds of the council. (c) The council shall likewise select a president pro tempore of the council from the five aldermen elected at large by the quali fied voters of the City of Macon who, in the event the president of the council succeeds to the office of mayor, shall have the same powers as hereinbefore provided. He shall preside as president of the council while the original president of the council is unable to serve for any reason or is serving as mayor. The president pro tempore may be removed before the expiration of his term by a vote of two-thirds of the council. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2477 (d) The president and president pro tempore of the council may receive a compensation in addition to that provided for alder men, to be determined within the discretion of the council. (e) All appointments of aldermen to the committees of the council shall be made by a majority vote of a committee on com mittees consisting of the mayor, the president of the council and the president pro tempore of the council." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section after Section 4A, to be designated Section 4B, to read as follows: "Section 4B. Any other provisions of this charter to the con trary notwithstanding, each alderman elected in the municipal elec tion held in November, 1975, shall be required to have resided in the election district he represents only on the day his qualification and thereafter during his term of office. At each municipal election held thereafter the aldermen shall meet such requirements of resi dency as may otherwise be provided for by law." Section 4. The first aldermen elected under the provisions of this Act shall be elected in the municipal election held in November, 1975. All aldermen in office on the effective date of this Act shall continue in office until the second Tuesday in December, 1975, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 5. Section 1 of an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon contained in the Act ap proved August 17th, 1914, together with the Acts amending same, passed since 1914, with certain changes in said Acts", approved March 17, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2180), is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 6. In the event an objection to the apportionment of the City of Macon, as set forth in subsection (c) of Section 4 of the Charter of the City of Macon as such Section is amended by this Act, is inter posed pursuant to the authority of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 42 USC 1973c., then this Act shall be automatically repealed and shall be null, void and of no force and effect, and the provisions of the charter of the City of Macon, as such provisions existed prior to the enactment of this amendment, shall control the designation of wards, numbers of aldermen and other matters provided for in this Act relative to the City of Macon. Section 7. 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, as if the section, subsection, 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 invalid or un constitutional. 2478 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. HB 1198. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority so as to increase the amount of revenue bonds which the Authority is empowered to issue; to authorize political subdivisions contracting with the Authority to convey public property to the Authority. Senator Robinson of the 27th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1198 by renumbering Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 5 and 6. And, by inserting following Section 3 a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Upon the issuance of the additional revenue bonds authorized by the provisions of this Act, no further revenue bonds shall be issued ~by the Authority unless specific authority therefor shall be provided by the General Assembly." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, 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 yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2479 HR 349. By Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93-rd, Berry of the 94th and others: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or trans shipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of ColumbusMuscogee County or any municipal corporation within Muscogee County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such gov erning authority of all tangible personal property within Muscogee County in transit through Muscogee County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State and all tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Muscogee County and stored therein for shipment outside the State; 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 paragraph: "In order to encourage and enhance overall economic develop ment, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, pro vide incentives for the location of new (or expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transshipment facilities, the governing authority of Columbus-Muscogee County or any municipal corporation within Muscogee County shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of tangible personal property transported into the territorial jurisdiction of such governing authority from outside the State in transit to a final destination outside the State and of tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, pro cessed or refined in Muscogee County and stored therein for ship ment outside the State. Property shall not cease to be in transit within the exemption granted pursuant to this provision by virtue of the fact that while held, or while in storage, in Muscogee County such property is assembled, bound, joined, processed, disassembled, divided, cut, broken in bulk, packaged, labeled, repackaged or re labeled. Such tangible personal property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxation." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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: 2480 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, "( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to pro vide that in order to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ ment, promote industry and commerce, and pro vide incentives for the location of new (and the expansion of existing) manufacturing, process ing, storage and transshipment facilities, the ( ) NO governing authority of Columbus-Muscogee County or of any municipal corporation within Muscogee County shall have the power to exempt from, all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority tangible personal property in transit from without the State through Muscogee County to a destination outside the State and tangible personal property grown, harvested, manu factured, processed or refined in Muscogee Coun ty and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Such property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxation?" 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 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: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2481 Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Coverdell Eldridge Holley Pearce Tate On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 50, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was adopted. HR 276. By Representatives Hill of the 41st, Lane of the 40th and Carnes and Horton of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to create the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; to provide for the powers, authority and duty of such Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue its revenue bonds, and to provide for the method and manner of such issuance and for validation thereof; to authorize the Authority to contract with the City of East Point and with the State of Georgia and any departments, institutions, agencies, municipalities, counties or political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, public corporations and others; to authorize the City of East Point to contract with the Authority for the use by the City of East Point or the residents thereof of any facilities or services of the Authority, and to authorize said city to create special tax districts and to levy taxes and to expend tax monies from said tax districts as well as tax funds of the city and other available funds of the city and to authorize the city to make payment thereof to the Authority upon such terms as may be provided in any contract entered into by and between the Authority and the City of East Point; to authorize the establishment of such rules and regulations and procedures as are necessary to accomp lish the lawful purpose of said Authority; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Article XI, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "EAST POINT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP MENT AUTHORITY 1. Creation. There is hereby created a body, corporate and politic to be known as the East Point Business and Industrial De velopment Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality and political subdivision of the State of Georgia and a public 2482 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, corporation thereof and by that name, style and title said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. 2. Purpose. The said Authority is created for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, adding to, extending, improving, equipping, maintaining, and operating public projects, public buildings and other public facilities, parking lots or garages and other parking structures and any and all other facilities useful or desirable in con nection therewith, acquiring the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, with the right to contract for the use of or to lease or sell any or all of such facilities, including real property, and to do any and all things deemed by the Authority necessary, convenient or desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper development and operation thereof, and to attain development and promote for the public good, general welfare, trade commerce, in dustry and employment opportunities and to promote the general welfare of the community, same is vested with authority to ascertain and designate areas it deems proper to be blighted, retarded or slum areas which constitute a serious and growing menace injurious to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the 'City of East Point; the existence of such areas constitutes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease, crime and constitutes increasingly an economic and social liability, substantial ly impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing for commercial accommodations, aggravates traffic problems and substantially impairs or arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and the prevention and elimination of such areas is a matter of State and local policy and State and local concern in order that the State and its political subdivisions shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are focal centers of economic and social liability, and while contributing little to the tax income of the State and its municipalities, consume an excessive proportion of its revenue be cause of the extra services required for police, fire, accident, hospitalization and other forms of public protection, services and fa cilities; in order to alleviate the aforesaid problems and to ac complish the aforestated purpose, the Authority shall be vested with such powers as are necessary to accomplish same by ac quisition, clearance and disposition subject to use restrictions of property, both real and personal, since the prevailing condition of decay may make impractical the reclamation of the area by con servation or rehabilitation; some areas or portions thereof may be susceptible to conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils hereinbefore enumerated may be eliminated or remedied or prevented and to the extent feasible, savable areas should be conserved and rehabilitated through voluntary private action and regulatory processes; and the Authority may do any and all things deemed by such Authority necessary, convenient or desirable for and incident to the efficient proper development and operation thereof. 3. Membership. The Authority shall consist of seven (7) mem bers, one of whom shall be the Mayor of the City of East Point, MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2483 Georgia, or his designated member from the City Council of the City of East Point. (a) Qualifications. All persons who have resided within the limits of the City of East Point for at least six months shall be eligible for nomination to membership on the Authority. (b) Composition and Appointments. The remaining six posi tions for membership in the Authority shall be comprised as fol lows: Three of the six positions shall be filled through a process of nomination by the East Point Business and Professional Associa tion, Inc. or similar organization designated by the Mayor and Council of East Point. For each of such vacancies the East Point Business and Professional Association, Inc. or similar organization as designated by the Mayor and Council of East Point shall submit two nominees to the City Council of the City of East Point from which said City Council shall select one of said nominees to serve as a member of the Authority. In the event the City Council is un satisfied with both of the names submitted, it may request the East Point Business and Professional Association, Inc. or similar organ ization as designated by the Mayor and Council of East Point to submit new nominees repeating the process until a member has been selected. The remaining three positions for membership on the Au thority shall be filled by the aforesaid process of nomination by the Planning and Zoning Commission. One of said positions shall be filled by submitting two names from the Planning and Zoning Com mission to the Mayor and Council for selection of one of the mem bers of the Planning and Zoning Commission as a member of the Authority. The remaining two positions shall be filled by the nom ination process through the Planning and Zoning Commission from the citizenry of the City of East Point. The Mayor of the City of East Point or his designee shall serve during the term of office for which he was elected. The Chairman of the Authority shall be selected by a majority of its members at the first annual meeting of each calendar year. The members of the Authority shall serve four (4) year staggered terms as follows: For the initial member ship of the Authority, of the Three (3) positions filled by nomina tions from the East Point Business and Professional Association, Inc. or similar organization as designated by the Mayor and Council of East Point and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of East Point, one position shall be filled for a one-year term, two positions shall be filled for two-year terms, two positions shall, be filled for three-year terms and one position for a four-year term. Thereafter, upon completion of a term for appointment, each succes sor shall be appointed for a four-year term and until their succes sors have been selected and appointed. Any member of the Authority may be selected and appointed to succeed himself. All appointments shall be for a term commencing on January 1 and ending December 31. The members of the Authority shall enter upon their duties im mediately after such appointment. The Authority shall elect one of its members to serve as Vice Chairman who shall be selected for a term of one year or until his successor is selected and qualified and annually thereafter the Authority shall select one of its mem bers in the same manner for a one-year term. The Authority shall also select a Secretary-Treasurer which Secretary-Treasurer need 2484 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, not necessarily be a member of the Authority and, if not a member, he or she shall have no voting rights and said Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected to serve at the pleasure of the Authority. No member of the Authority shall hold more than one office except that of Secretary-Treasurer. Four members of the Authority shall consti tute a quorum. A majority of the members shall be empowered to exercise the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority and no vacancies on the Authority shall impair the right of the quorum to act. In the event of a vacancy on the Authority through death, resignation or otherwise, same shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member ceasing to be a member of such Authority for any reason in the same manner that such member originally became a member of the Authority. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for its own government. It shall have perpetual exist ence. In the event the number of members of the Authority or the qualifications of the membership or the manner in which the mem bers of the Authority shall be selected shall ever be the subject of change, the same may be accomplished by an Act of the General Assembly, except that the General Assembly may not alter the term of office of any duly appointed member then serving. 4. Definitions. As used herein the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (a) The word 'Authority' shall mean the East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority herein created. (b) The word 'Projects' or 'Project' shall be deemed to mean and include the acquisition, _ construction, equipping, maintenance and operation of any public project, public building or other public facility, parking lots, garages, or other parking structures or similar undertaking and any and all other facilities useful or desirable in connection with such undertakings and extensions and improvements of such projects, buildings or facilities and the ac quisition of the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, all for the essential public purposes of development and promotion of civic and cultural growth, public welfare, trade, commerce, educa tion, amusement recreation or to alleviate traffic congestion in the City of East Point and thereby better protect the lives and property of its residents and others using its streets. (c) The term 'cost of the project' shall embrace the cost of construction, the cost of lands, properties, rights, easements and franchises acquired and the cost of all conveyances in fee simple of the Authority's title thereto and leases thereof, the cost of preparing the land, including the installation of storm and sanitary sewers and all utilities therefor, the cost of all machinery, equipment and furnishings related to the operation of any project or projects, fi nancing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for six months after completion of construction, cost of engineering, architectural, fiscal and legal expenses and other expenses necessary and incident to determine the feasibility or practicability of the project, administrative expenses, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized and the MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2485 cost of placing any project in operation. Any expenses incurred for any of the foregoing purposes shall be regarded as part of the 'cost of the project or projects' and may be paid or reimbursed out of funds of the Authority, including the proceeds of any revenue bonds issued under provisions of this Act for such project or projects. (d) The terms 'revenue bonds' and 'bonds' shall mean any bonds of the Authority which are hereunder authorized to be issued, including refunding bonds, as though such revenue bonds had originally been authorized to be issued under the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 36, et seq., as amended) amending the law formerly known as the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761, et seq., as amended) and in addition shall also mean any obligations of the Authority, the issuance of which are hereinafter specifically provided for. (e) Any project or combination of projects shall be deemed 'self-liquidating' if, in the judgment of the Authority the revenues and earnings to be derived by the Authority therefrom, including, but not limited to, any revenues derived from the City of East Point or other political subdivision under any contracts with the Author ity, will be sufficient to pay the cost of operating, repairing and maintaining the project and to pay the principal and interest on the revenue bonds which may be issued to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of such project, projects, or combination of projects. 5. Powers. The Authority shall have the powers: (a) To adopt and alter a corporate seal; (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 corporate purposes; (c) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by con demnation in accordance with the provisions of any and all laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property, or rights or easements therein, or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes, and to use the same so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts with respect to the use of or dispose of the same in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the Authority, the Au thority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under the provisions hereof, except from the funds pro vided under the authority hereof, and in any proceedings to con demn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceedings as may be just to the Authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and no property shall be acquired under the provisions hereof upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to 2486 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or encumbrance; and if the Authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on any other lands the title to which shall then be in the State of Georgia, the Governor is hereby authorized to convey for and in be half of the State title to such lands to the Authority upon payment into the State treasury for the credit of the general fund of the State of the reasonable value of such lands in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Georgia; (d) To appoint, select and employ officers, agents and em ployees, including engineering, architectural and construction ex perts, fiscal agents and attorneys, and fix their respective compen sations; (e) To make contracts and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be erected or acquired, and to con tract with the City of East Point and with the State of Georgia and any departments, institutions, agencies, counties, municipalities or political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, public corporations and with others upon such terms and for such purposes as may be deemed advisable for a term not exceeding fifty years; and the City of East Point is hereby authorized to enter into contracts and related agreements for the use by the City of East Point or the residents thereof of any project, structure, building or facility or a combination of two or more projects, structures, buildings or fa cilities of the Authority for a term not exceeding fifty years; and said City shall be and the same is hereby specifically authorized to levy taxes, without limitation as to rate or amount, and to expend tax monies of the City and any other available funds and to obligate said City to make payment thereof to the Authority upon such terms as may be provided in any contract entered into by and between the Authority and the City of East Point, in order to enable the Au thority to pay the principal of and interest on any of its bonds as same mature and to create and maintain a reserve for that purpose and also to enable the Authority to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the property or facilities so furnished by said Authority; (f) To acquire, construct, own, repair, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, maintain and manage projects, as hereinabove de fined, the cost of any such project to be paid, in whole or in part, from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the Authority or from such proceeds and any grant or contribution from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (g) To accept loans and/or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the United States of America or such agency or instrumentality may require; MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2487 (h) To accept loans and/or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, upon such terms and conditions as the State of Georgia or such agency or instrumen tality or political subdivision may require; (i) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose, and to provide for the payment of the same and for the rights of the holders thereof; (j) To exercise any power usually possessed by private cor porations performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this State; and (k) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given hereunder. 6. Revenue Bonds. The Authority, or any authority or body which has or which may in the future succeed to the powers, duties and liabilities vested in the Authority created hereby, shall have power and is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the is suance of negotiable revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as herein defined of any one or more projects. The principal of and interest on such revenue bonds shall be pay able solely from the special funds herein provided for such pay ment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates per annum, payable at such time or times, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their date or dates, shall be payable in such medium of payment as to both principal and interest as may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the Authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Au thority in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. 7. Same; Form; Denomination; Registration; Place of Pay ment. The Authority shall determine the form of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the State. The bonds may be issued in coupon or registered forms, or both, as the Authority may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bond as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest. 8. Same; Signature; Seal. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any bonds or whose facsimile signature shall appear on any coupon shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery. All such bonds shall be signed by the Chairman of the Authority and the official seal of the Authority shall be 2488 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, affixed thereto and attested by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority. Either of such signatures on any coupons may be by fac simile signature of the Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority in accordance with the provision of applicable law. Any bond may be signed, sealed and attested on behalf of the Authority by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such bonds shall be duly authorized or hold the proper office, although at the date of such bonds such persons may not have been so au thorized or shall not have held such office. 9. Same; Negotiability. All revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall have and are hereby declared to be negotiable under the Laws of this State, subject to provisions for registration. 10. Same; Sale; Proceeds of Bonds. The Authority may sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interest of the Authority and the proceeds derived from the sale of such bonds shall be used solely for the purpose pro vided in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds. 11. Same; Interim Receipts and Certificates or Temporary Bonds. Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the Authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts, interim certif icates or temporary bonds, with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds upon the issuance of the latter. 12. Same; Replacement or Lost or Mutilated Bonds. The Au thority may also provide for the replacement of any bonds or coupons which shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost. 13. Same; Conditions Precedent to Issuance. Such revenue bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things other than those proceedings, condi tions and things which are specified or required hereunder. Any resolution, providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions hereof shall become effective immediately upon its pas sage and need not be published or posted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the Authority. 14. Same; Credit not Pledged and Debt not Created. Revenue bonds issued by the Authority hereunder shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the City of East Point, nor of the State of Georgia or any municipality, county, authority, instrumentality or political subdivision of the State of Georgia, which may contract with such Authority. 15. Same; Trust Indentures as Security. In the discretion of the Authority, any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State. Such trust MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2489 indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls, revenues and earnings to be received by the Authority. Either the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust indenture may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property, the construc tion of the project, the maintenance, operation, repair and insuring of the project, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all monies; and may also provide that any project shall be constructed and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting en gineers or architects employed or designated by the Authority, and satisfactory to the original purchasers of the bonds; and may also require that the security given by contractors and by any depositary of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues or other monies be satis factory to such purchasers, and may also contain provisions con cerning the conditions, if any, upon which additional revenue bonds may be issued. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this State or any other State or the United States to act as such depositary and to furnish such in demnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the Authority. Such indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such trust indenture may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust indenture may be treated as a part of the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of the project affected by such indenture. 16. To Whom Proceeds Shall be Paid. The Authority shall, in the resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to any officer or person who, or any agency, bank or trust company which, shall act as trustee of such funds and shall hold and apply the same to the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as such resolutions or trust indentures may provide. 17. Sinking Fund. The revenues, fees, tolls and earnings derived from any particular project or projects, regardless of whether or not such fees, earnings, and revenues were produced by a particular project for which bonds have been issued, unless other wise pledged and allocated, may be pledged and allocated by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and interest on reve nue bonds of the Authority, as the resolution authorizing the is suance of the bonds or in the trust instrument may provide, and such funds, so pledged from whatever source received, which said pledge may include funds received from one or more or all sources, shall be set aside at regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust indenture, into a sinking fund, which said sinking fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of (1) the interest upon such revenue bonds as such interest shall fall due, (2) the principal of the bonds as the same shall fall due, (3<) the necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and 2490 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, interest and other investment charges, and (4) any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as hereinabove provided. The use and disposition of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regula tions as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds or in the trust indenture, but, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution or trust indenture, such sinking fund shall be maintained as a trust account for the bene fit of all revenue bonds without distinction or priority of one over another. Subject to the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, or in the trust indenture, any surplus monies in the sinking fund may be applied to the purchase or redemption of bonds and any such bonds so purchased or redeemed shall forthwith be cancelled and shall not again be issued. 18. Remedies of Bondholders. Any holder of revenue bonds is sued under the provisions of this Act or any of the coupons ap pertaining thereto, and the trustee under the trust indenture, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust indenture, and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this Act or by such resolu tion or trust indenture, to be performed by the Authority, or any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of revenues, fees, tolls, and other charges for the use of the facilities and services furnished. 19. Funding and Refunding Bonds. The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds of the Authority for the purpose of funding or refunding any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this Act and then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and premium, if any. The issuance of such funding or refunding bonds, the maturities and all other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the Authority in respect to the same, shall be governed by the foregoing provisions of this Act insofar as the same may be applicable. 20. Venue and Jurisdiction. Any action to protect or enforce any rights under the provisions of this Act or any suit or action against such Authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and any action pertaining to the valida tion of any bonds issued under the provisions of this Act shall likewise be brought in said court which shall have exclusive, original jurisdiction of such actions. 21. Validation. Bonds of the Authority shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedure of the Revenue Bond Law, as amended, or as same may be hereafter amended. The petition or validation shall also make a party defendant to such action any municipality, county, authority, political subdivision or instrumentality of the State of Georgia which has contracted with MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2491 the Authority for the services and facilities of the project for which bonds are to be issued and sought to be validated and any such municipality, county, authority, political subdivisions or instru mentality shall be required to show cause, if any exist, why such contract or contracts and the terms and conditions there of should not be inquired into by the court and the contract or contracts adjudicated as a part of the basis of the security for the payment of any such bonds of the Authority. The bonds, then validated, and the judgment of validation shall be final and conclusive with respect to such bonds and the security for the pay ment thereof and interest thereon and against the Authority issuing the same, and any municipality, county, authority, political sub division or instrumentality, if a party to the validation proceedings, contracting with the said Authority. 22. Interest of Bondholders Protected. While any of the bonds issued by the Authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties or existence of said Authority or of its officers, employees or agents shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will affect adversely the interests and rights of the holders of such bonds. 23. Monies Received Considered Trust Funds. All monies re ceived pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, as grants or other contributions, or as revenues, income, fees and earnings, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act. 24. Rates, Charges and Revenues; Use. The Authority is here by authorized to prescribe and fix rents and rates and to revise same from time to time and to collect payments, fees, tolls and charges on each project or for the services, facilities and com modities furnished; and in anticipation of the collection of the revenues of such undertakings or projects, to issue revenue bonds as herein provided to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of its undertakings or projects; and to pledge to the punctual payment of said bonds, and interest thereon, all or any part of the revenues of such undertakings or projects, including the revenues of improvements, betterments or extensions thereto there after made. 25. Rules and Regulations for Operation of Projects. It shall be the duty of the Authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the project or projects constructed under the pro visions hereof, including the basis on which services and facilities, or both, shall be furnished. 26. Governmental Function. It is hereby declared that the Au thority is created for a public purpose and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers con ferred upon it hereunder in the development and promotion of civic and cultural growth, public welfare, trade, commerce, education, amusement, recreation or to alleviate traffic congestion in the City 2492 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, of East Point and thereby better protect the lives and property of its residents and others using its streets. 27. Immunity From Tort Actions. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negli gence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority, when in the performance of the work of the Au thority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia. The Authority may be sued in the same manner as private corporations may be sued on any contractual obligations of the Authority. 28. Property Subject to Levy and Sale. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, revenue, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, revenue, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Au thority to enforce payment of the obligation. 29. Construction. This amendment and all provisions, rights, powers and authority granted hereunder shall be effective, not withstanding any other provision of the Constitution to the contrary, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of its purposes. 30. Special Tax Districts. The City of East Point shall be em powered and authorized to create special tax districts within the City of East Point upon the areas of any projects for redevelop ment or development that said Authority may determine, and to levy and collect taxes within said districts based on values of real property fixed by the tax digest of the City of East Point, to meet, pay for and retire any and all financial obligations of the Authority, its bonds and/or revenue certificates, and may pledge said revenue, and to levy and collect taxes within said districts for the retirement of said financial obligations. No such special taxes shall be levied by the City of East Point for any purpose against property used ex clusively for residential purposes within any such tax district. 31. Effective Date. This amendment shall be effective im mediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor. 32. General Assembly. This amendment is self-enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective. However, 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 not inconsistent with any other provisions of this Constitution. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia, and the scope of its operation shall be limited to the territory embraced MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2493 within the corporate limits of the City of East Point, Georgia, as the same now or may hereafter exist." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 East Point Business and Industrial Develop ment Authority and to provide for the powers, authority and duties of such Authority, and to authorize the Authority to issue its revenue bonds and to provide for the method and manner ( ) NO of such issuance and for the validation thereof, and to authorize the Authority to contract with the City of East Point and with the State of Georgia and any departments, institutions, agencies, municipalities, counties or political sub divisions of the State of Georgia, public corpora tions and others and to authorize the City of East Point to contract with the Authority and to authorize the City of East Point to create special taxing districts and to levy taxes in said special taxing districts and to expend tax monies derived from said special taxing districts and to authorize the City of East Point to levy taxes and expend tax monies of the City and to make payment thereof to the Authority upon such terms as may be provided in any contract en tered into by and between the Authority and the City of East Point?" 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 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: 2494 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Coverdell Eldridge Holley Pearce Tate On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 50, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted. The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted: SR 19S. By Senators Timmons of the llth, Russell of the 10th, Young of the 13th and others: A resolution expressing appreciation to the young ladies of the tele phone center. SR 199. By Senator Barker of the 18th: A resolution commending the Justices of the Peace. The President ordered the morning roll call, and the following Senators answered to their names: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2495 Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not answering were Senators: Barker Eldridge Stumbaugh Tate Senator Howard of the 42,nd introduced as Chaplain, The Reverend William Smith, pastor, Israel Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer. Senator Thompson of the 32nd moved that the following resolution of the House be committed to the Committee on County and Urban Affairs: HR 311. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Marietta to provide for an increase in retirement benefits of retired employees of the said city. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 311 was committed to the Committee on County and Urban Affairs. Senator Lewis of the 21st moved that the following bill of the House be com mitted to the Committee on Judiciary: HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd and others: A bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act") ; to provide for separate titles and taxation. On the motion, Senator Howard of the 42nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: 2496 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Pincher Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Stephens Summers Turner Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Foster Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Langford McDowell Riley Robinson Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bell Duncan Eldridge Overby Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Young Tate Warren On the motion, the yeas were 21, nays 28; the motion was lost, and HB 619 was not committed. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 369. By Senators Riley of the 1st and McDowell of the 2nd: A bill to fix the compensation of the judges of the Probate Courts in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000' according to the U. S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census; to provide for the procedure connected therewith. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 369 by striking from Section 1, on line 16 of Page 1, the following: "$22,000.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$19,000.00". MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2497 By striking the last sentence from Section 1, beginning on line 17, which reads as follows: "The base salary provided herein shall be increased by of the base salary provided above on April 1, of each year, begin ning on April 1, 1976.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Such base salary shall be increased by 2%% of such base salary as of July 1 of each year with the first such increase be coming effective on July 1, 1976. The salary increases above the base salary provided for herein shall apply only to the same judge of probate court holding office from one year to the next, and in the event a new judge of probate court takes office, either by election for a full term or to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term, the beginning compensation of such new judge of probate court shall be the base salary provided for herein until such judge of probate court holds office to qualify for the increases provided for herein." Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the House amendment to SB 369 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 369 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insur ance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the Senate substitute to HB 17 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 17 was adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Starr of the 44th and Warren of the 43rd. 2498 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the Senate adhere to all amendments of the Senate to HB 859 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and all amend ments of the Senate to HB 859 were adhered to. The President appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Barnes of the 33rd and Robinson of the 27th. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 295. By Senator Summers of the 53rd: A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattooga County upon an annual salary, approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2996), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to deputies and other persons of the Sheriff's office. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 295 by inserting in the title, following the word "office" on line 5 of Page 1, the following: "; to repeal the provisions relating to supplying food to prison ers in the county jail". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively. By inserting, following Section 1, a new Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3, which reads as follows: 'Section 3. The food which the sheriff would ordinarily be responsible for supplying for prisoners in the county jail shall, after MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2499 the effective date of this Act, be supplied by the county work camp and the sheriff shall no longer furnish food for such prisoners nor receive any funds whatsoever for any such food. In the event the county work camp is closed, or in the event it becomes impossible for such Camp to furnish the aforesaid food, the governing authority of the county shall contract with a local restaurant or restaurants for furnishing food to the prisoners.' ", in its entirety. By striking from line 28 of Page 4 the following: "5", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "10". By striking subsection (f) on lines 18 of Page 5 through 5 on Page 6, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (f), to read as follows: "(f) For every fiscal year after the 1976 fiscal year, the budget, with all amendments thereto, for the immediately preceding year shall continue in effect during the time provided herein for the review of the new budget by the governing authority and, when necessary, by the advisory board. When approved the new budget, as finally approved by the governing authority, shall be retroactive to the first day of the fiscal year for which said budget is sub mitted. For the fiscal year 1975, the governing authority shall pay all sums which become due and payable under the budget submitted by the sheriff even though the budget might not have been approved by the governing authority; provided, however, that if the governing authority disapproves one or more of the budgets submitted by the sheriff, the governing authority shall be authorized to revise such budget or budgets and pay only the sums it deems necessary for the period provided herein for the review of the budget by the advisory board, and provided further, that the budget as finally determined and approved shall be retroactive to the first day of the 1975 fiscal year." By inserting, following the word "amendment", on line 30 of Page 6, the following: ", the reason for such need". Senator Summers of the 53rd moved that the House amendment to SB 295 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 296 was agreed to. 2500 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SENATE RULES CALENDAR Monday, March 24, 1975 HB 1041. Tobacco Warehouses--certified seal on weight HR 114. State Parks Evaluation Study Committee--create HB 49. Hospital Authorities--State make grants to HB 61. Corporations--reduce penalty for late filing HB 237. State Employees--hold office in city less than 1,500 HB 247. State Auto Expense;--increase to 12 cents per mile (AM) HB 257. Peace Officers' Benefit Fund--amount from fines and bond forfeitures HB 266. Superior Court District Attorney--payment of certain expenses HB 285. Georgia Land Sales Act--amend HB 348. Dental Hygienist--minimum age for qualification HB 381. Agrirama Development Authority--exempt from certain taxes (SUB) HB 401. Shopping Carts--unlawful to remove certain circumstances HB 452. Lawful Arrest--degree of force to effectuate HB 477. Hospitalization of Mentally 111--physician's affidavit HB 483. City-County Employees--sales limitation HB 498. Nomination Petitions--change provisions relative to form HB 540. Records Committee--create HB 564. Tax Notices--certain information included HB 619. Georgia Condominium Act--create HB 623. Malt Beverage Found Contraband--Revenue Commissioner destroy HB 752. Ambulances--public and private must be insured HB 754. Legislative Service Committee--provide for organization (AM) HB 758. State Deposits--collateral accepted to cover funds on deposit HB 777. Prisoner Transfer--lawyer only contact Director of Corrections HB 778. Auto Dealer Inventory--time of ad valorem tax payment HB 800. Motor Liability Insurance--"John Doe" defender HB 807. Board of Electrical Contractors--rules and powers HB 827. Georgia Charitable Trust Act--administration HB 830. Board of Corrections--designate police powers to employees HB 870. County Boards of Equalization--method of selecting members HB 884. Commission on Status of Women--composition and pay (SUB) MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2501 HB 895. Mobile Home--regulate out of state manufacturer HB 940. Electrical Contractor's License--time without examination HB 941. Prejudgement Garnishments--provisions for (SUB) HB 945. Smyrna Tax Assessments--alternate methods for cities HB 1000. Gift to State--no right in payee HB 1106, Adult Offender Division--create (AM) HE 172. Walker County--conveyance of certain real property HR 298. Conveyance of Certain State-Owned Property--authorizing Respectfully submitted, /s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 1041. By Representatives Collins of the 144th and Reaves of the 147th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Russell of the 10th. A bill providing for certified public weighers, approved February 25, 1949, so as to provide for the issuance of a seal for certified public weighers in tobacco warehouses to the owner of the tobacco warehouse. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh 2502 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Summers Button Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Barker Bell Brantley Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Langford Reynolds Robinson Tate Traylor On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the following resolution of the House be postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. HR 114. By Representatives Rainey of the 136th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th: A resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HR 114 was postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 49. By Representatives Hamilton of the 31st and Egan of the 25th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brantley of the 56th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to Hospital Authorities, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to make grants to hospital authorities; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall administer such grants. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bond Brantley B'roun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2503 Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Button Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bell Coverdell Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Summers Tate Thompson Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 61. By Representative Howell of the 140th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations, so as to reduce the penalty imposed upon profit and nonprofit corporations for the late filing of annual reports. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holley Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley 2504 Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Brantley Coverdell Duncan Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard i Hudgins Russell Sutton Tate i On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 11:00 o'clock A.M. HB 237. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th and others: A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 237 was postponed until 11:00 o'clock A.M. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards and the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and em ployees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2505 Amend HB 247 by inserting in the title on Page 1, line 8, after the word "by" the following: "officers, officials and", and By inserting on Page 2, line 7, after the word "the" the following: "executive and judicial branches of State government and the". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 4, and the com mittee 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Dean of 6th Hill Hudgins Shapard Sutton Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Broun of 46th Duncan Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Tate 2506 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 5. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended1. HB 257. By Representatives Buck of the 95th and Howard of the 19th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Bene fit Fund, approved February 1, 1950, so as to change the amount to be received by the Fund from certain fines and bond forfeitures; to change the provisions relating to benefits. The following fiscal notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary: January 27, 1975 Honorable Tom Buck Chairman, House Retirement Committee State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Buck: Re: Fiscal Note House Bill No. 257 Based on the number of cases reported to the Peace Officers' Fund over the past couple of years, we have determined that if $1.00 additional income is received from each case involving fines or bond forfeitures of $100.00 and under, the Fund would receive an additional $500,000.00 per year. This fact was presented to the Actuary who was asked to determine what, if any, additional benefits could be added to the monthly pension? His calculations indicated that this amount of money could increase regular age and service retirement pensions by 25%. This is adding $1.50 per month for each year of service to the now existant pension of $6.00 per month for each year of service. The new amount of $7.50 per month will provide for a minimum of $150.00 per month for 20 years service, at age 55, and a maximum of $225.00 per month for 30 years service -- with incremental steps of $7.50 per month for each additional years service between 20 and 30. Section 1, of HB 257, provides for the additional income from the Fines and Bond forfeitures. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2507 Section 2, of the Bill, provides for the increase in pension benefits. Section 3, of the Bill, provides that those members already receiving monthly benefits are covered by the increase in pension. Section 4, provides for an effective date of May 1, 1975. We believe this will give ample time to recalculate all pensions and notify all Courts and provide them with new forms for the collections. This Bill is recommended by the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Fund. I shall be glad to appear before your Committee at any time. Flynt Langford Secretary-Treasurer November 27, 1974 Mr. Flynt Langford Secretary-Treasurer Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of the State of Georgia 405 North Expressway Griffin, Georgia 30238 Dear Mr. Langford: Re: Proposed changes in the peace officers' annuity and benefit fund program As discussed with you recently, we have reviewed the referenced program in detail and have performed certain actuarial calculations and studies. They are: (i) An actuarial valuation as of December 31, 1974, using current data. (ii) Calculations with respect to several proposed pension benefit changes. (iii) A review of disability benefit provisions. (iv) An analysis of possible new vesting and early retirement provisions. The remainder of this letter discusses our proposals with respect to items (ii) through (iv) above. An Actuarial Report for the current plan based on the valuation mentioned in item (i) above is being pre pared; copies of the Report will be sent to you shortly. 2508 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Proposed Changes in Benefits (i) Pension Benefits for Active Members The current plan provides for a $6.00 per month pension bene fit for each year of credited service up to a maximum of 30 years which would generate the maximum retirement income of $180 per month. We are proposing that the $6.00' per month be increased to $7.50 per month for each year of credited ser vice. Maximum retirement benefits would still be based on a maximum of SO years of credited service, as such the maximum benefit would be $225 per month during retirement. (ii) Vested Benefits All members are entitled to a return of 95% of their own contributions should they leave the plan prior to reaching normal retirement age. In addition, the current plan provides for a vested benefit for members with 20 or more years of credited service who leave the plan prior to their normal retirement date. Normal Retire ment Date is defined as being the later of attainment of age 55 or completion of 20 years of service. This means that a member who reaches age 55 with less than 20 years of service and leaves the plan at that time has no vested rights other than the return of &5% of his contributions. We are proposing that a conditional vesting provision be added to the plan in order to coordinate rights and benefits more satisfactorily with the increasing practice of mandating re tirement at age 55 for Peace Officers. We propose that this conditional vesting should be based on attainment of age 55 and no less than 15 years of credited service. The conditions to be met would be two-fold: (a) That the organization employing the member as a Peace Officer has a mandatory retirement age of 55 applicable to all of its employees, and that such mandatory retirement age has been in effect under law for at least two years; and (b) That the member not be employed as a Peace Officer by any other employer. Assuming that these two conditions are met, and given a mem ber who attains age 55 with 17 years of service, say, benefits would be payable accordingly. Upon attainment of age 55 and mandated retirement, he would become a terminated member with vested benefits equal to $127.50 monthly, payable to him beginning at age 58. Age 58 is the age at which he would attain his Normal Retirement age had he remained employed as a Peace Officer and had he remained a member of the Plan. No contributions would be required by the terminated member MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2509 from age 55 to age 58. The $127.50 per month benefit is arrived at by multiplying $7.50 per month times the 17 years of credited service. (iii) Pension Benefits for Retired Members and Their Beneficiaries We propose an increase in pension benefits for retired mem bers identical to the increase proposed for active members. Increases in benefits for beneficiaries of retired members would be calculated as though the pensioners benefits upon which their benefits are based had been increased from $6.00 to $7.50 per month per years of credited service. (iv) Disability Benefits Suffice it to say that I endorse the recommended changes in the disability provisions of the plan as detailed in my asso ciate's (Mr. Geoffrey A. Powers, III) letter of October 10, 1974. I remain strongly opposed to any increase in the monthly bene fits for disability as discussed in the past. Cost Calculations We have calculated costs for the year 1975 and have displayed the results of these calculations on the attached exihibt. The central figure is the Pension Accrual Cost (for 1975) of $2,557,351 which appears to be comfortably within expected new money income for future years provided that court fine income is increased by approximately $500,000 per year. General The above proposals are contingent upon the Fund's ability to effect a change in court fine income of $500,000 per year which we believe would be achieved by increasing such income by $1.00 per court fine. Additionally the current status of the assets, particularly their investment income rate, makes these proposals feasible at this time. The fund appears to have been very well managed during the past few years --we would hope that this happy trend continues. If you have any questions on these topics, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, /s/ Edward W. Maroni, A.S.A. Principal 2510 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Brown of 47th Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Kidd Russell Tate Traylor Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 237. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Timmons of the llth. A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. Senator Timmons of the llth offered the following amendment: Amend HB 237 by striking the word "providing" in Section 1 on Page 1, line 14, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2511 "provided that the intention to become a candidate is filed with the Appointing Authority of the Agency in which employed at least 30 days prior to any formal announcement for office, and provided". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 32, nays 2, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Coverdell Warren Those not voting were Senators: Barker Dean of 31st Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Robinson Tate Turner Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, 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 House amendments thereto: 2512 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, SB 175, By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to provide for a more efficient and economical handling of the affairs of the State Library, so as to exclude all State Library personnel from coverage under the State Merit System. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 175: 1. By striking on line 23, Page 1, the word "legislation" and insert ing in lieu thereof the word "legislative". 2. By striking on line 7, Page 4, the word "amd" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "and". 3. By inserting on line 21, Page 8, a comma (",") after the word "created". 4. By inserting between lines 8 and 9 on Page 9, the following language "Secretary of State eight sets". Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 175: (1). By adding after the word "institutions", on line 11, Page 3, the following: "of the Executive Branch of Government,". (2). By striking on lines 23 and 24, Page 3, the words "compiled by the Secretary of State". (3). By striking on lines 26 and 27, Page 3, the words "compiled by the Secretary of State". (4). By striking on line 9, Page 8, the following: "Legislative Counsel", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2513 "Legislative Counsel (which number may be increased upon written order of the Legislative Counsel.)" (5). By striking lines 32 through 45, Page 8, except for the words "three sets" on line 32, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Judge of the Probate Court (each county) The three sets shall be distributed by the Judge as follows: One set to be retained for his own use; one set to be issued to the county attorney; one set to be placed in the county law library, if any. If no library is maintained, to be retained in the Judge's office for use of the gen eral public." (6). By striking on line 12, Page 10, the following: "Legislative Counsel", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Legislative Counsel (which number may be increased upon written order of the Legislative Counsel.)" (7). By striking on line 20, Page 10, the following: "Ordinary (each county)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Judge of the Probate Court (each county)". (8). By striking on line 34, Page 13, the following: "Legislative Counsel", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Legislative Counsel (which number may be increased upon written order of the Legislative Counsel.)" (9). By striking on line 17, Page 14, the following: "Ordinary (each county)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Judge of the Probate Court (each county)". (10). By striking Section 7 in its entirety. 2514 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (11). By renumbering Sections 8 and 9 as Sections 7 and 8, respec tively. Senator Overby of the 49th moved that the House amendments to SB 175 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 175 were agreed to. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 266. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to amend an Act placing the District Attorneys of the Superior Courts of this State upon an annual salary so as to provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred by the District Attorneys and certain Assistant District Attorneys in the performance of their official duties. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Warren MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2515 Those not voting were Senators: Barker Duncan Poster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Overby Russell Tate Traylor Tysinger Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 11:30 o'clock A.M. HB 285. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Lambert of the 112th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to end the confusion, redundancy and possible conflict between the information requirements of the Ga. Land Sales Act and those of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 285 was postponed until 11:30 o'clock A.M. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 348. By Representative Linder of the 44th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brantley of the 56th. A bill to amend that Act which provides for the examination and licensing of dental hygienists so as to change the minimum age for qualification. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th 2516 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th ,Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Dean of 31st Duncan Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudson Russell Tate Timmons Turner Warren Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43', 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 substitute thereto: SB 176, By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A bill to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of deeds to secure debt; to provide for the method of cancellation; to provide for the cancellation by a transferee or assignee; to provide for the time when such cancellation must be completed. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for definitions; to provide for the orderly and proper cancellation of instruments; to provide for the method of cancellation; to provide for the time when such cancellation must be completed; to provide for a penalty for failure to properly cancel same; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA : MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2517 Section 1. Definitions. Grantor shall include heirs, devisees, ex ecutors, administrators, successors, transferees or assigns. Grantee shall include heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, suc cessors, transferees or assigns, and any servicing agent or any person or entity to whom indebtedness is paid on behalf or by any grantor. Instrument shall include deed to secure debt, security instrument, purchase money mortgage, financing statement, personalty mortgage, loan contract, or other instrument executed in connection with any loan. Section 2. Whenever the indebtedness secured by any instrument is paid in full, the grantee of such instrument shall within not more than 45 days from the date of said full payment, cause to be furnished to grantor or to the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county or counties in which the instrument is recorded, a legally sufficient satis faction or cancellation to authorize and direct the said clerk or clerks to cancel such instrument of record. Upon the failure of the grantee to properly transmit such legally sufficient satisfaction or cancellation as herein provided, the grantee shall be liable to the grantor for the sum of $200.00 as liquidated damages, and in addition thereto, for such additional sums for any loss caused to grantor plus reasonable attorney's fees. The grantee shall not be liable to grantor if he demonstrates reasonable inability to comply with the provisions of this Act. Further, grantee shall not be liable to grantor unless and until written demand for said transmittal as provided herein is made. In all cases, any servicing agent or any person or entity to whom the indebtedness is paid on behalf of any grantee, shall be responsible for notifying the holder thereof upon payment in full, and securing the satisfaction or cancellation as hereinabove provided, and upon failure to do so, the servicing agent or payee shall be subject to the same liability as hereinabove provided. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the House substitute to SB 17& be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 176 was agreed to. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: 2518 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 381. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten and Carter of the 146th and Sizemore of the 136th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Sutton of the 9th. A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to exempt the Authority from certain taxes. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following substitute to HB 381: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agri rama Development Authority, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1161), so as to exempt the Authority from taxes; to provide an ef fective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1161), is hereby amended by adding a new Section, to be designated Section 7.1, to read as follows: "Section 7.1. Governmental Function. It is hereby found, de termined and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose is in all respects for the bene fit of the people of this State and is a public purpose and that the Authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this Act and the Au thority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction, control, possession or supervision or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of the facilities erected, maintained or acquired by it or any fees, rentals or other charges for the use of such facilities or other income received by the Authority." Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 29, nays 0, and the com mittee substitute was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2519 On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Dean of 6th Duncan Poster Garrard Russell Shapard Tate Tlmmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 875. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, improvement or modification of any property, real or personal, used as a peak shave facility. The House amendment was as follows: Amend HB 875 by striking lines 5 through 8 on Page 2 in their en tirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "undertaken as otherwise provided in this Act." 2520 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, And by striking the period and quotation mark at the end of line 24 on Page 3 and adding at that point the following: "provided that no city, county, political subdivision or any development authority may ever operate any such facility and the same must be acquired and operated by a private company or in dividual who shall quarantee the repayment of any obligations as sumed and who shall be fully responsible for all operating expenses and losses and who shall be taxable as any other private under taking would be." Senator Eldridge of the 7th moved that the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 875 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 875 was agreed to. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 401. By Represnetatives Adams of the 14th, Toles of the 16th and Coleman of the 118th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Pearce of the 16th. A bill to provide that it is unlawful to remove, steal, or abandon shopping carts in certain circumstances. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2521 Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Duncan Foster Hill Hudson Stumbaugh Tate On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 452. By Representative Lane of the 40th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Bell of the 5th. A bill to amend Code Section 27-207, relating to arrests without a warrant, so as to provide for the degree of force that may be used to effectuate a lawful arrest; to provide for a distinction between a felony and a misdemeanor in connection with the force used to effectuate a lawful arrest. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Garrard Gillis: TTnwilltnv, ~f OC+Vl Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young 2522 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Voting in the negative was Senator Bond. Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Fincher Foster Hill Pearce Tate On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 477. By Representative Snow of the 1st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Summers of the 53rd. A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-5 relating to hospitalization of the mentally ill, so as to provide that a petition for judicial hospitalization shall be accompanied by a certificate of a physician or an affidavit that due to the patient's condition, the petitioner is unable to get the alleged patient to see a doctor. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Hudson Langford Tate MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2523 On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 285. By Representatives Vaughn of the 57th and Lambert of the 112th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lester of the 23rd. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to end the confusion, redundancy and possible conflict between the information requirements of the Ga. Land Sales Act and those of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Duncan Foster Tate On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2524 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 483. By Representative Ham of the 80th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend Code Section 26-2306 relating to officers or employees selling to governments or political subdivisions, so as to change the amounts which local government officers or employees may sell. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Eldridge Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Sutton. Those not voting were Senators: Dean of 31st Dossi Duncan Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Tate On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 498. By Representative Holmes of the 39th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Garrard of the Slth. A bill to amend Code Section 34-1010, relating to nomination petitions, MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2525 so as to change the provisions relative to the form of nomination peti tions. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Brantley Carter Dean of 31th Duncan Foster Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudgins Stumbaugh Tate Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Kidd of the 25th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Records Act", approved April 7, 1972, so as to provide for definitions of certain terms; to create a State Records Committee; to provide for membership, meetings, powers and duties of the Committee; to provide for officers and quorums; to provide for an appeal process to the Committee; to provide for duties of the Department of Archives and History. 2526 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Senator Starr of the 44th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 540 by striking from Section 6 (b) in lines 157-158 the words "the agency" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "law," and by adding two new sections to be designated Sections 13 and 14 of this amendment, to read as follows: "Section 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 33, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Do&s Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 2'6th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond1 Dean of 31st Duncan Tate Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2627 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 564. By Representatives Davis of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Tolbert of the 56th and others: A bill to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due and notices of assessments sent to taxpayers of counties and mu nicipalities; to provide an effective date. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Dean of 31st Duncan Foster Langford Lester Starr Tate Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2528 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Greer and Horton of the 43rd and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Howard of the 42nd. A bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Condominium Act") ; to provide for separate titles and taxation. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that HB 619 be tabled. On the motion, the President ordered a roll call and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Fincher Gillis Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Riley Stephens Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins McDowell Overby Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Langford On the motion, the yeas were 23', nays 27; the motion was lost, and HB 619 was not tabled. Senator Howard of the 42md moved the previous question. Senator Holley of the 22nd moved that HB 619 be committed to the Commit tee on Judiciary with instruction that the Committee on Judiciary appoint a sub committee to study HB 619 during the interim. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2629 The President ruled that the motion for the previous question takes prec edence. On the motion for the previous question, Senator Holley of the 22nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Poster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudson Langford McDowell Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Gillis Hill Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Stephens Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th Dunean Fincher Hamilton of 34th Summers On the motion for the previous question, the yeas were 31, nays 19; the mo tion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered. Senator Tysinger of the 41st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 by striking the sentence beginning on line 23, Page 7, starting with the word "All" and ending on line 26, Page 7, with the word "ownership" and by striking the phrase "In addition" on line 26, Page 7. 2530 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 65, line 10--delete Section 43 entirely and renumber Sections 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 to be 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 respec tively. On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Holley of the 22nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Gillis Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Langford McDowell Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 34th On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 38, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 65, line 20--amend subsection (b) by delet ing line 20 and in lieu thereof insert " (b) no covered contract shall be finding upon the prospective purchaser until forty-eight (48) MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2531 hours after seller and the prospective purchaser have executed a covered contract satisfying the requirements of this Section." And by deleting on Page 67, line 33 after the word "(c)", the words beginning with "No" through the word "waived", on line 4, Page 68. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 15, nays 31, and the amendment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 68, line 5--delete "no smaller than the largest type in the text,' Page 69, line 8--delete "no smaller than the largest type on the page", Page 69, line 19--delete "no smaller than the largest type in the text", Page 69, line 30--delete "no smaller than the largest type in the text", Page 71, line 21--delete "no smaller than the largest type in the context where used and in". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 31, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 68, line 4--by deleting beginning with the word "The" lines 4 through 28. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 29, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 71, line 8--delete beginning with the word "A", line 8 through line 18. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 30, and the amendment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 71, line 25--delete word "reasonable" and on line 26 add the word "intentionally" after "is". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 30, and the amendment was lost. 2532 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619" on Page 12, line &--delete beginning with the word "provided" through line 15, Page 12 and insert in lieu thereof the words from line 5, Page 13 beginning with the word "any" through line 14, Page 13 ending with the word "law". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 33, and the amendment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 16, line 31--add after the word "Act" the following "or to the extent required by the mortgage documents." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 10, nays 33, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 34, line 21--add after the word "improve ment" the following "or subject declarant to civil or criminal penalties in the event of bankruptcy or apply to a mortgagee after foreclosure." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 33, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 36, line 18--delete on line 18 beginning with the word "and" through the word "plans." on line 33'. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 30, and the amend ment was lost. Senator Lewis of the 21st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 619 on Page 74, line 17--delete the words "October 1, 1975" and in lieu thereof insert "May 1, 1976". On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Lewis of the 21st called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained and the vote was as follows: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2533 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Reynolds Traylor Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Poster Garrard Holloway Howard Hudson Langford McDowell Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Those not voting were Senators: Bell Duncan Fincher Hamilton of 34th Starr Summers On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 30, and the amend ment was lost. 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudson Langford McDowell McDuffie Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton 2534 Tate Thompson Timmons JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators : Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Hill Holley Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McGill Pearce Reynolds Traylor Those not voting were Senators: Bell Duncan Fincher On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 13'. 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 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only. Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th moved that Senate Amendment Number Two to HB 122 be insisted upon. Senate Amendment Number Two was as follows: Amend HB 122 by inserting in Section 1 thereof the phrase "and who do not have access to firearms" between the word "firearm" and the word "to" at lines 49 and 50 on Page 1. On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and Senate Amendment Number Two to HB 122 was insisted upon. The President announced that the Senate would stand in recess from 1:25 o'clock P.M. until 2:30 o'clock P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2535 The President called the Senate to order at 2:30 o'clock P.M. 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 334. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, other than law enforcement vehicles, to be operated with flashing or revolving blue lights, as amended, so as to authorize certain private motor vehicles to operate with flashing or revolving red lights. SB 38. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6202.1, relating to the automatic return of property for taxation and claiming certain exemptions, as amended by an Act approved March 12, 1970, so as to provide for the automatic return of property for taxation and the claiming of certain exemptions. SB 381. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city. SB 393. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A bill to create the Multi-City Water and Sewerage Authority to func tion in Evans County, Ga.; to authoriEe the Authority to acquire, con struct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities. SB 406. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A bill to amend an Act known as the DeKalb County Oglethorpe Housing Foundation Act, so as to change the short title of said Act; to change the name of the public body corporate and politic created by said Act. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: 2536 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 282. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others: A bill to create an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Board; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide the procedures connected therewith. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1198. By Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority so as to increase the amount of revenue bonds which the Authority is empowered to issue; to authorize political subdivisions contracting with the Authority to convey public property to the Authority. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 1024. By Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Evans of the 99th, Bowman of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an Act to reenact the charter of the City of Macon so as to provide for the election of aldermen from districts. HB 973. By Representative Walker of the 115th: A bill to amend Code Section 53-206, relating to proof of majority for the issuance of a marriage license, so as to provide that a driver's license may be used as proof of age. HB 625. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of Newton County so as to change the provisions relative to the Chairman of the Board of Education of Newton County; to change the compensa tion of the members of the board of education. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2537 SB 363. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Ga., as amended, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the city. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 387. By Senators Holley of the 22iid and Lester of the 23'rd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Act", so as to further define the powers of the Authority; to provide the Authority power to enter into contracts with consolidated governments. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 3Oth, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 952. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Lovejoy in the County of Clayton. The House has disagreed with the report of the Committee of Conference and has appointed a second Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Marcus of the 26th and Richardson of the 52nd. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: 2538 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 623. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Ballard of the 45th. A bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act. Senator Robinson of the 27th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 623. by striking from lin 11 of Page 1 the following: "any and all", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "certain". By striking from line 7 through line 10 of Page 2 the following. "If no claim is filed to said goods so seized within 10 days, the same shall be destroyed by the State Revenue Commissioner or his authorized agents as contraband.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "If no claim is filed to said goods so seized within 10 days, the same shall be sold at public sale unless such sale cannot be conducted within 120 days of the manufacture of such goods, under such rules and regulations as the Commissioner shall hereafter adopt, and the proceeds of such sale shall be retained by the Commissioner and paid over to the lawful authority to receive revenue from the sale of other alcoholic beverages. If such goods cannot be sold at public sale within 120 days of manufacture, the same shall be destroyed by the State Revenue Commissioner or his authorized agents as contra band." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 2, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton, of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 25a9 McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Hamilton of 34th Lester On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The following bills of the Senate and House were taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. Senator McDuffie of the 19th moved that the Senate amendment to HB 858 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendment to HB 858 was adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators McDuffie of the 19th, Foster of the 50th and Warren of the 43Td. SB 188. By Senator Hamilton of the 2th: A bill to provide for the confidentiality of certain records concerning 2540 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, reports of child abuse and neglect; to provide that it shall be unlawful to permit unauthorized persons to examine or inspect such confidential records. The House amendments were as follows: House Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 188 by adding on line 7, Page 2 after the word "and" the following: "the record is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, or". House Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 188 by adding after line 10, Page 2, the following: "(4) A district attorney of any judicial circuit in this state, or any assistant district attorney, who may seek such access in connection with official duty." Senator Hamilton of the 26th moved that the House amendments to SB 188 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays1 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 188 were agreed to. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill relative to ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties having a population of 600,000 or more or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on Senate Bill 10 has met and submits the following recommendation: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2541 That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to Senate Bill 10 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Paul D. Coverdell Senator of the 40th /s/ Julian Bond Senator of the 39th /s/ Ed Garrard Senator of the 37th Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /a/ Benjamin Brown Representative of the 34th /s/ Charlie Games Representative of the 43rd /s/ Robert Irvin Representative of the 23rd Conference Committee substitute to Senate Bill 10 A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that ad valorem taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to counties of this State having a popula tion of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within such a county having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census which are not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of seven (7%) percent per annum on the first $1,000 of such liability and at a rate of interest on the amount of such liability which exceeds $1,000 equal to seven (7%) percent per annum plus an additional one (1%) percent per annum for each month that such liability remains unpaid, with a maximum rate on such excess of twelve (12%) percent per annum, to accrue on such liabilities from the date the same become due until paid in full; to provide that such additional rate of interest shall not apply to amounts determined to be owed pursuant to a good faith arbitration, equalization or other similar proceeding; to provide that separate determinations of such rate of interest shall be made with respect to taxes owed to separate taxing jurisdictions; to provide that separate determinations1 of such rate of interest shall be made as to each parcel of property owned by a taxpayer; to provide that execution shall issue therefore; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Any other law of this State to the contrary notwith standing, all ad valorem taxes, fees, service charges and assessments owed by any taxpayer to each county in this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or to each municipality lying wholly or partially within such county having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census which are not paid when, due shall bear interest at the fol lowing rates until paid: 2542 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (a) Seven (7%) percent per annum on the total amount of any such taxes, fees, service charges or assessments which are not paid when due; (b) An additional rate of interest on the amount of such taxes, fees, service charges and assessments which exceed $1,000 equal to an additional one (1%) percent per annum for each full calendar month which elapses between the date such service charges, fees and assess ments first become due and the date on which they are paid in full; provided, however, that the total rate of interest determined under this Act shall not exceed twelve (12%) percent per annum; provided further, however, that such additional rate of interest shall not apply to amounts determined to be owed by a taxpayer pursuant to any arbitration, equal ization, or similar proceeding, if brought in good faith by the taxpayer, and if the taxpayer shall have previously paid to the county or munici pality the amount of such liability which was not in dispute. Such rates of interest shall be determined on the date such amounts are paid in full and interest at the rate so determined shall accrue on such taxes, fees, service charges or assessments from the date on which any such amount, or installment thereof, first became due and payable until the date on which such amount, or installment thereof, is paid in full. Determination of such rates of interest shall be made separately as to amounts owed by a taxpayer to separate taxing jurisdictions, and such determination shall be made separately as to each parcel of property owned by a taxpayer. Section 2. The tax collectors or tax commissioners or governing authority of any such county or municipality shall issue executions against such taxpayer owing such taxes, fees, service charges or assess ments together with interest thereon as provided in this Act when the same become delinquent. Section 3. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1975, and shall apply to any such tax, fee, service charge or assessment which becomes due and payable on or after the effective date of this Act. Section 4. 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, as if the section, subsection, 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the Conference Committee Report on SB 10 be adopted. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2543 On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss. Duncan Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Hamilton of 34th Howard Thompson Tysinger On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 387. By Senators Holley of the 22nd and Lester of the 23rd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Augusta-Richmond County Coli seum Authority Act", approved April 17, 1973', as amended, so as to further define the powers of the Authority; to provide the Authority power to enter into contracts with consolidated governments. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 387 by striking from quoted subsection (f) of Section 1, Page 2, lines 1 and 2, the words "operation" and "maintenance". Senator Holley of the 22nd moved that the House amendment to SB 387 be agreed to. 2544 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 387 was agreed to. The following bills and resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HR 114. By Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd and Lane of the 40th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th. A resolution creating the State Parks Evaluation Study Committee. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Dun can Fincher Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudson Timmons On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2545 HB 752. By Representatives Harrison of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Edwards of the 20th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Thompson of the 32nd. A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-31, relating to ambulance service, so as to require public and private ambulances to be insured as a condition of licensing. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was i follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Brantley Broun of 46th Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudson Timmons Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel. 2546 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment: Amend HB 754 by inserting on Page 2, line 17, after the language "Representatives," the following: "the Chairman of the Rules Committee of the Senate, the Chairman of the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives,". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. Senator Riley of the 1st offered the following amendment: Amend HB 754 by striking on Page 2, line 18, commencing with "the" thru line 21 ending with the word "committee" and inserting the following sentence in its place. "The Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives shall be chairman of the committee during odd numbered years and the Lt. Governor shall be chairman of the committee during even numbered years. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be Secretary of the Committee during even numbered years and the Secretary of the Senate shall be Secretary of the Committee during odd numbered years." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 3'9, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. Senators Barker of the 18th and Banks of the 17th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 754 by adding in the title on line 11 of Page 1, between the Word "organization" and the word "of", the following: "and composition". By adding in Section 1 on line & of Page 2, immediately following the word "the" at the end of the line, the following: "Speaker Pro Tern of the House of Representatives, the Presi dent Pro Tempore of the Senate, the". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. Senator Holloway of the 12th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 754 by adding a new Section 8 to read as follows: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2547 "Section 8. No business may be transacted by the Committee without the affirmative vote of at least three members of each of the Senate and House representation as set forth in Section 1. The Chairman shall be entitled to vote on all matters requiring a vote of the Committee." and by renumbering Section 8 as Section 9; and by adding on Page 1, line 18, after the word "foregoing" and before the word "to" the follow ing: "to provide for procedure in conducting meetings;". Senator Holloway of the 12th offered the following amendment: Amend the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to HB 754 by striking the word "three" on line 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "four". On the adoption of the amendment the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the amend ment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to HB 754 was adopted. Senator Warren of the 43rd offered the following amendment: Amend the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to HB 754. by striking "The Chairman shall be entitled to vote on all matters requiring a vote of the Committee." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0; and the amendment offered by Senator Warren of the 43rd to the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to HB 754 was adopted. On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Holloway of the 12th to HB 754, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted as amended. 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter 2548 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewisi McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Duncan Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that a Second Conference Committee be appointed on the following bill of the Senate: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Presi dent appointed as a Second Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Garrard of the 37th, Shapard of the 28th and Lester of the 23rd. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 758. By Representative Shanahan of the 7th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Broun of the 46th. A bill to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State deposits, so as to provide that the guarantee MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2549 or the insurance of accounts by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services to cover State funds on deposit in State depositories for other purposes. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Duncan Foster Hamilton of 34th Langford Tysinger On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Gillis of the 20th assumed the Chair. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: 2550 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 777. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Langford of the 51st. A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a duly licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia to accept a fee, money or other remuneration for contacting in any manner the Director of Corrections and/or others in an attempt to influence the Director and/or others concerning a transfer of an inmate from one correctional institution to another. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Hudgins Pearce Tate Those not voting were Senators: Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Langford Lester Shapard Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 4. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2551 HB 778. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Sutton of the 9th. 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. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd' Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holloway Langford Reynolds Russell Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 800. By Representatives Evans of the 99th and Walker of the 115th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Pearce of the 16th. A bill to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, as amended. 2552 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Bank si Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Tray lor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Langford Riley Russell Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, 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 House amendments thereto: SB 249. By Senator Starr of the 44th: A bill to define the grounds for termination of the contracts of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term; to prescribe the procedures therefor; to provide for counsel; to define the requirements for subpoenas, hearings, findings, oaths of witnesses, evidence, burden of proof, decisions and appeals. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2553 The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 249, preamble line 9, by inserting between the words "of" and "boards" the word "local" and by inserting between the words "education" and "and" the words "in hearings involving due process" so that the phrase will then read: "to define the powers of local boards of education in hearings involving due process and related matters". Amendment No. 2: by deleting from Section 2, line 6, Page 6, "employed under a contract for a definite term" and amending so as to read: "who was on the payroll and under contract on the beginning day of the current school year,". Amendment No. 3: Amend SB 249, Section 4., Page 7, line 26 by inserting between the words "powers" and "under" the words "in the enforcement of due process" so that when amended the entire phrase will read as follows: "In exercising its powers in the enforcement of due process under this Act, a local board of education shall be authorized:", Amendment No. 4: Amend SB 249, Section 5, Page 8, line 26 by deleting the words: "Power of Superintendent" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Letters of Reprimand". Amendment No. 5: Amend SB 249, Section 4, Page 8, line 18 as follows: by deleting between the words "prestige" and "salary" the word "or" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "and". Amendment No. 6: Amend SB 249 by inserting the word "local" after the word "the" on. Page 3, line 17. 2554 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Amendment No. 7: Amend SB 249 by adding between lines 7 & 8 on Page 2 the following additional reasons: "(6) For reduction in staff due to loss of students or cancella tion of programs; (7) For failure to secure and maintain necessary educational training; and". And by changing the symbols "(6)" on line 8, Page 2 to "(8)". Amendment No. 8: Amend SB 249 by adding before the word "witnesses" on line 18, Page 2 the following: "known" and by adding at the end of line 19, Page 2, the following: "The names of new witnesses shall be given as soon as prac ticable". Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House amendments to SB 249 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 249 were agreed to. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 807. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Tysinger of the 41st. A bill to amend an Act known as the Ga. Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to grant the Board of Electrical Contractors the power to adopt rules and regulations for the enforcement of the Act; to grant the Board the powers to revoke or suspend the license of any licensee for violation of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Board. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2555 On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Pincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holloway Langford McDowell Riley Russell Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43'rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insur ance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 17 has met and submits the following recommendation: 2556 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 1. That the Senate and House both recede from their respective positions. 2. That the Senate Substitute to HB 17 as amended by the attached amendment be adopted. FOR THE SENATE Is/ Sam W. Doss, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/ Terrell A. Starr Senator, 44th District /s/ Georg-e T. Warren II Senator, 43rd District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ J. Crawford Ware Representative, 68th District /s/ John W. Greer Representative, 43rd District /s/ Joe T. Wood Representative, 9th District The Senate Substitute to House Bill 17 is hereby amended as follows: By renumbering Sections 5, 6 and 7 as Sections 6, 7 and 8, respec tively. By adding a new Section 5, to read as follows: "Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection (c) at the end of Section 6, to read as follows: '(c) In addition to all other penalties provided for herein in the event that an insurer willfully fails or refuses to pay a person the benefits which such person is entitled to under this Act within sixty (60) days after proper proof of loss has been filed, the person may bring an action to recover such benefits, and if the insurer fails to prove that its failure or refusal to pay such benefits was in good faith, the insurer shall be subject to punitive damages.' " Senator Foster of the 50th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 17 be adpoted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnesi Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDuffie MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2557 McGill Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holloway Langford McDowell Overby Riley Russell Thompson Young On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report was adopted. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 827. By Representative Carlisle of the 71st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Charitable Trust Act", approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the responsibility for adminis tration of said Act. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Poster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis 'McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens 2558 Stumbaugh Summers Sutton JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Carter Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holloway McDowell McGill Riley Tate Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 830. By Representatives Lambert of the 117th, Carlisle of the 71st, Colwell of the 4th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th. A bill to amend an Act to provide for the State Board of Corrections to have authority to confer the powers of a police officer upon designated employees of the State Board of Corrections. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2559 Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Coverdell Duncan Pincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley McDowell Reynolds Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, 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 House amendments thereto: SB 118. By Senators Barker of the 18th, Hudgins of the 15th and Lewis of the 21st: A bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile tags to disabled veterans, approved Feb. 27, 1956, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of free motor vehicle license tags to certain wartime veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 118 by striking line 4 of Page 3 in its entirety and substi tuting in lieu thereof the following: "acquire in the future. Two tags or revalidation stickers each year shall be furnished under the provisions of this Section unless the originals are lost. Said tags shall be fastened to both the front and rear of the vehicle." Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 118 by changing the period on line 27 to a comma and adding the words "as long as he is 100 per cent disabled." Senator Barker of the 18th moved that the House amendments to SB 118 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 118 were agreed to. 2560 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 870. By Representatives Logon of the 62,nd and Russell of the 64th: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the method of selecting members of the county boards of equalization; to provide for filling vacancies. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 3!lst Doss Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 2i6th Hill Holley Howard Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative were Senators Dean of 6th and Hudgins. Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Foster Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holloway Hudson Kidd McDowell Pearce Reynolds Summers On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 2. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that the following bill of the House be committed to the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2561 HB 884. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Buck of the 95th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to amend an Act creating the Commission on the Status of Women, approved March 18, 1966, so as to reduce the maximum number of members; to provide for the appointment of an executive committee; to provide for the payment of a per diem for members. Senator Dean of the 6th moved the previous question. Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that HB 884 be tabled. The President stated that the motion to table takes precedence. On the motion to table, the yeas were 40, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and HB 884 was tabled. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 895. By Representative Oxford of the 116th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Stephens of the 36th. A bill to amend an Act known as "The Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes Act" so as to provide for the imposition and collection of taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions upon mobile home manufacturers or upon the agents or representatives of such manufacturers of certain other states or countries. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eld ridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Lester McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Riley 2562 Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons1 Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Holley Hudson Kidd Langford Lewisi Pearce Reynolds Robinson Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, 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 passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 367. By Senator Warren of the 43rd: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 nor more than 500,000 persons, it shall be lawful to erect signs bearing the word "Sold" on certain residential property. SB 398. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to waive the governmental immunity of Fulton County, from certain claims resulting from collision with a Fulton County Vehicle. SB 102. By Senators' Duncan of the 3'Oth, Carter of the 14th, Holloway of the 12th and others: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service necessary for eligibility for retirement. SB 132. By Senators Summers of the 53rd, Langford of the 51st, Fincher of the 54th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 85-4, relating to obtaining title to prop erty by prescription, so as to provide an additional method for obtaining MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2563 good title to property by adverse possession in regard to certain classes of property. SB 247. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Kidd of the 25th and Riley of the 1st: 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, so as to change the provisions relative to the interest that may be charged on the principal amount of the loan. SB 251. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Code of Public Transporta tion, as amended, so as to make certain grammatical corrections; to provide for, and clarify the positions of parties to, procurement con tracts involving business, professional, or other services. SB 311. By Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, so as to change the law relative to com mercial fishing licenses. SB 349. By Senator Russell of the 10th: A bill to amend Code Section 68-502 relating to the definition of certain terms as they pertain to the regulation of motor contract carriers, so as to provide that motor contract carriers shall not include motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of nursery stock. SB 361. By Senators Warren of the 43rd and Reynolds of the 48th: A bill to revise, consolidate and modernize present laws relating to fi nancial responsibility of operators or owners of motor vehicles upon the highways of Ga.; to establish new laws relating thereto; to codify such laws as Title 68C. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 306. By Senator Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act providing the Attorney General, upon request of any department, office, etc., is authorized to employ private counsel to perform legal services for that department. SB 308. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", so as to change the 2564 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, membership of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. SB 321. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Lewis of the 21st: A bill to provide that surplus funds designated as reserve funds ac cruing at the Georgia Warm Springs Hospital in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the State Treasury, but may be reserved by the Hospital as working capital. SB 368. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A bill to amend Section 66-103 of the Code of Georgia, which provides for the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors without the necessity of administration upon the deceased employees' estates, so as to increase the amount of wages that may be paid. SB 15. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Banks of the 17th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the leg islative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; re quiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to coordinate activities relating thereto. SB 394. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Sutton of the 9th and Carter of the 14th: A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health insur ance plan for public school employees of the State of Ga.; to define certain terms; to provide for the contents of such health insurance plan and persons eligible to participate in such plan. SB 66. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, so as to provide the power of eminent domain over real, personal or mixed property, whether held privately or by a public service corporation. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 739. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 92-6402i, relating to the form of the official election ballot so as to provide that the incumbency of a can didate seeking election to the office he then holds shall be indicated on the ballot. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2565 HB 1143. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to provide a new Charter for the City of Leary, Ga., in the county of Calhoun. The following bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 15. By Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Banks of the 17th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A bill relating to the development of small businesses; declaring the legislative intent to encourage State purchases from small businesses; requiring the Department of Community Development to assist small businesses and to otherwise coordinate activities relating thereto; pro viding that a meaningful percentage of State purchases and contracts be procured from small businesses. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 15 by striking the period on line 24, Page 1, and adding after the word "businesses" the following: ", so long as the commodities and services of small businesses are competitive as to price and quality." Senator Traylor of the 3rd moved that the House amendment to SB 15 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 15 was agreed to. SB 321. By Senators Hill of the 29th and Lewis of the 21st: A bill to provide that surplus funds designated as reserve funds ac cruing at the Georgia Warm Springs Hospital in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the State Treasury, but may be reserved by the Hospital as working capital. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 321 by adding at the end of Section 1 the following: "; provided, however, that such funds shall not be used to initiate any new and recurring obligations". Senator Hill of the 29th moved that the House amendment to SB 321 be agreed to. 2566 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 321 was agreed to. SB 282. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Lewis of the 21st and others: A bill to create an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Med icine of the University of Georgia; to provide for the membership of the Board; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide the procedures connected therewith. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 282 by inserting in. line 16 on Page 2 between the word and comma "Medicine," and the word "and" the following: "but not on the acceptance of an individual applicant,". Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 282 by striking Section 4 and renumbering Section 5 as Section 4 and by striking lines 8 through 13 of Section 1. Amendment No. 3: Amend SB 282 by striking from lines 8 through 13 of Page 2 the following: "Each member of the Board shall be entitled to receive the sum of $25.00 for each meeting of the Board attended by him, not to exceed ten meetings during any one calendar year, and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board at the rate of 10^ per mile." Senator McGill of the 24th moved that the House amendments to SB 282 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 282 were agreed to. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2567 HB 940. By Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Russell of the 10th. A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act", approved April 8, 1971, so as to provide for an extension of time relative to the issuance of a license without examination. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, Senator Gillisi of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Carter Dean of 6th Traylor Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hudson Langford Reynolds Stumbaugh Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 3. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2568 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 941. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd: Senate Sponsor: Senator Howard of the 42nd. A bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter relative to prejudgment garnishments; to provide grounds for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for petitions for prejudgment garnishment; to provide for prejudgment garnishment bonds; to provide for services. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute to HB 941: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnish ment, as amended, so as to require that an affidavit for garnishment be made before a judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace; to add to the required contents of such affidavit; to require such affidavit to clearly set out the facts upon which the garnishment is claimed and the facts upon which apprehension of loss is based; to require agents or attorneys at law making such affidavits for a plaintiff to swear as to their personal knowledge of the facts; to provide for the issuance and service of summonses of garnishment on the defendant; to provide that a defendant against whom a garnishment has been issued may petition for an immediate hearing to dissolve such garnishment; to require the plaintiff at such hearing to show probable cause for the issuance of the garnishment; to provide for the issuance of orders at such hearings; to provide for damages; to relieve the garnishee from the duty to file an answer if the garnishment is dissolved; to provide that a petition for a hearing shall apply to certain subsequent sum monses; to provide conclusive presumptions; to provide for the ap plicability of the Georgia Civil Practice Act but that a de novo hearing shall not be authorized; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 46-102 in its entirety and substi tuting in lieu thereof a new Section 46-102, to read as follows: "46-102. Affidavit; necessity and contents; bond. The plain tiff, his agent, or attorney at law shall make affidavit before the judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace before whom the said garnishment is being filed or the main case is filed stating the amount claimed to be due in such action, or on such judgment, that, if based on a judgment, no agreement has been made with the defendant for payment of the judgment, or, if an agreement has been made, the defendant is in default, and that he has reason to apprehend the loss of the same or some part thereof un less process of garnishment shall issue, and clearly setting out the facts upon which the garnishment is claimed and upon which the MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2569 apprehension is based. The plaintiff shall give bond, with good security, in a sum at least equal to double the amount sworn to be due, payable to the defendant in the suit or judgment, as the case may be, conditioned to pay said defendant all costs and damages that he may sustain in consequence of suing out said garnishment, in the event that the plaintiff shall fail to recover in the suit, or it shall appear that the amount sworn to be due on such judgment was not due, or that the property or money sought to be garnished was not subject to process of garnishment. No person shall be taken as security on the bond who is an attorney for the plaintiff or a nonresident unless the nonresident is possessed of real estate in the county where the garnishment issues of the value of the amount of such bond." Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 46-103 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-103, to read as follows: "46-103. Affidavit by agent or attorney.--When the affidavit shall be made by the agent or attorney at law of the plaintiff, he may swear according to his personal knowledge and may sign the name of the plaintiff to the bond, who shall be bound thereby in the same manner as though he had signed it himself." Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new Code Section immediately following Code Section 46-105, to be desig nated Code Section 46-105.1, to read as follows: "46-105.1. Summons of garnishment to defendant.--The of ficer or clerk issuing summons of garnishment as provided for in Code Section 46-105 shall cause a copy of said summons to be issued directly to the defendant; and upon such copy being delivered to any officer authorized by law to levy an attachment, it shall be his duty to serve and make his return of service of such copy of summons of garnishment upon the defendant as provided for in the Georgia Civil Practice Act, as now or hereafter amended." Section 4. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 46-401 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-401, to read as follows: "46-401. Dissolution of garnishments; bond; judgment on bond; hearing; issuance of orders.-- (a) When garnishment shall have been issued, the defendant may dissolve such garnishment upon filing in the clerk's office of the court, or with the justice of the peace, where suit is pending or judgment was obtained, a bond with good security, payable to the plaintiff, conditioned for the payment of any judgment that shall be rendered on said garnish ment. The plaintiff may enter up judgment upon such bond against the principal and securities, as judgment may be entered against securities upon appeal, whenever said plaintiff shall obtain the judgement of the court against the property or funds against which garnishment shall have been issued. 2570 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (b) As an alternative to the dissolution of such garnishment by posting bond as provided in subsection (a), the defendant, with in 20 days after service, may make petition to the court from which the summons of garnishment was issued' for an immediate hearing to dissolve the garnishment. (c) The plaintiff shall show probable cause for the issuance of said garnishment on the date set for the hearing or on any date by way of continuance. (d) The judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace at said hearing shall enter such order as he deems necessary for the protection of the plaintiff and the defendant against loss and damage in a,ny case where the issue made by the petition and plain tiff's response thereto cannot be finally determined at said hearing. The summons of garnishment shall continue in effect with any monies, property or other goods answered in by the garnishee to remain in the possession or control of the court until a. final deter mination by the judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace or the giving of a bond by the defendant as provided in subsection (a). The giving of a bond after the filing of a petition shall not prej udice the defendant in any way. (e) If at the hearing provided for in subsection (b) or any other final determination by the judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace it is determined that plaintiff wasi not entitled to the is suance of garnishment, the judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace shall order the garnishment dissolved and the delivery of any monies, property or goods detained by such garnishment to the de fendant or the dissolution of any bond given by the defendant. Further, the judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace may enter up judgment in favor of defendant for damages, if any, suffered by reason of the issuance of the summons of garnishment. If the garnishment is dissolved prior to the filing of an answer by the garnishee, the garnishee shall be relieved from filing said answer. (f) When summonses are issued from time to time under the provisions of Code Section 46-105, to which a petition has been made to the first of such summonses, said petition shall apply as a petition to each additional summons, and each additional summons shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (d) or (e), which ever is applicable, and any orders issued thereunder. (g) Failure of defendant to file a petition within 20 days of service of the summons shall be considered a conclusive presumption that the plaintiff had a right to the issuance of garnishment and that the garnishment was properly issued and each additional sum mons issued as provided for in Code Section 46-105 shall not rescind said conclusive presumption so as to allow the filing of a petition. All hearings under this Code Section shall be as provided by the Georgia Civil Practice Act, as now or hereafter amended, provided nothing contained herein shall authorize a de novo hearing on the issue entitling plaintiff to judgment or the issue in the suit pending." MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2571 Section 5. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 46-604 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-604, to read as follows: "46-604. Garnishment in another county.--When any of the persons sought to be garnisheed shall reside in a county other than the one where suit shall be pending or in which judgment shall have been obtained, the plaintiff, his agent, or his attorney at law may make affidavit and give bond in any county in the State, before a judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace, and it shall be the duty of the officer taking such affidavit and bond to make out a copy thereof and certify the same to be true, and to issue summons of garnishment for such person as he may be directed by the plain tiff, his agent, or his attorney at law, requiring him to appear at the next superior or justice's court of the county of the garnishee's residence, according as such suit shall be pending or judgment shall have been obtained in, the superior or justice's court, then and there to depose according to the provisions of law; and it shall be the duty of the officer serving such summons to return or transmit the certified affidavit and bond, together with his actings and doings thereon, to the superior or justice's court of the county in which such suit shall be pending or judgment shall have been obtained, and to return the original affidavit and bond, with his actings and doings thereon, to the court where such person, shall be summoned to appear; and all subsequent proceedings shall be the same as prescribed in relation to garnishment in cases of at tachment where the garnishee shall reside out of the county in which the attachment shall be returnable. This Section shall not be so construed as to repeal the preceding Section, but as providing an additional mode of obtaining garnishment against persons re siding out of the county where suit shall be pending or in which judgment shall have been obtained; and so much of said Section as relates to the time in which service of summons of garnishment shall be made returnable to the superior or justice's court is hereby made a part of this Section." Section 6. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 46-702 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-702, to read as follows: "46-702. Persons in another militia district, how garnisheed.-- When any person or persons sought to be garnisheed reside in a militia district in the same county, different from the militia dis trict in which suit is pending or judgment shall have been obtained, the plaintiff, his agent, or his attorney at law may make affidavit and give bond in the militia district where the person or persons sought to be garnisheed resides, before a judge, magistrate, or jus tice of the peace of said district authorized to issue an attachment; and it shall be the duty of the officer taking such affidavit a,nd bond to make out a copy thereof and certify the same to be true, and to issue summons of garnishment for such person or persons as he may be directed by the plaintiff, his agent, or his attorney at law, requiring such person or persons to appear at the next justice's court of the district of the garnishee's residence, at the time fixed 2572 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, in said summons of garnishment, to depose and answer according to law. The officer serving- such summons shall return or transmit the certified affidavit and bond, together with his actings and doings thereon, to the justice's court of the district in which suit shall be pending or judgment shall have been obtained, and he shall return the original affidavit and bond, with his actings and doings thereon, to the court of the district of the garnishee's residence where such person so summoned shall appear; and all subsequent proceedings shall be the same as are provided for in cases where the garnishee shall reside in a county other than the one where suit shall be pending, or judgment shall have been ob tained." Sectioni 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, 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 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 3, and the com mittee 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, Senator Gillis of the 20th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brown, of 47th Carter Coverdtell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Riley Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Young MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2573' Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Dean of 6th Hudgins Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Broun of 46th Duncan Gillis (presiding) Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Longford Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Timmons Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 3. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The following bills of the Senate were taken up far the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 394. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Sutton of the 9th and Carter of the 14th: A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school employees of the State of Georgia; to define certain terms; to provide for the contents of such health insurance plan and persons eligible to participate in such plan. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 394 by inserting in line 14 on Page 1 between the word and semicolon "plan;" and the word "to" the following: "to provide that local boards of education shall have the option of determining whether or not public school employees within their respective systems shall be covered under the provisions of this Act; to provide for separate insurance programs and for certain funds relative thereto;". By renumbering Sections 13 through 16 as Sections 14 through 17 and by adding a new Section 13 to read as follows: "Section 13. Local school boards shall have the option to determine whether or not the public school employees within their respective systems shall be covered under the provisions of this Act. Any system desiring to maintain or establish their own insur ance program shall receive their pro rata share of the funds which would otherwise be available to them under the provisions of this Act to defray expenses incurred in connection with maintaining or establishing a separate insurance-program." 2574 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the House amendment to SB 394 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 394 was agreed to. SB 66. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, approved April 7, 1972, so as to provide the power of eminent domain over real, personal or mixed property, whether held privately or by a public service corporation. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 66 by striking from lines 15 and 16 on Page 1 the following: "real, personal, or mixed". Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 66 by adding after the word "corporation" on line 17, Page 1 the following: "in Tift County, Georgia". Senator Sutton of the 9th moved that the House amendments to SB 66 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 66 were agreed to. The President resumed the Chair. SB 306. By Senator Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act providing the Attorney General, upon request of any department, office, etc., is authorized to employ private counsel to perform legal services for that department or office and that such department shall pay for such services. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 306 as follows: After "Georgia" on line 17, Section 2, Page 2 add the words "or any instrumentality of the State of Georgia,". MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2575 Senator Howard of the 42nd moved that the House amendment to SB 306 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 306 was agreed to. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the commit tee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 945. By Representatives Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Howard of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsors: Senators Thompson of the 32nd and Brantley of the 56th. A bill to amend Code Section 92-4004, relating to the requirement that municipal tax assessing authorities use the county assessment on prop erty which is subject to both municipal and county ad valorem taxation so as to provide for alternative assessments in certain municipalities. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was! as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stair Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Coverdell Duncan Foster Hamilton of 34th Hudson Pearce Reynolds Summers Timmons Tysinger Warren 2576 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, 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 House amendments thereto: SB 308. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act", approved April 8, 1969, so as to change the membership of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 308 by renumbering Section 6 as Section 7, and inserting a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. Provided that, notwithstanding any other provi sions of this Act, any State Agency which operates and maintains facilities' contemplated by this Act shall be required to have a mini mum of one licensed operator in each departmental district." Senator Doss1 of the 52nd moved that the House amendment to SB 308 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 308 was agreed to. Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 1000. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Overby of the 49th. A bill to amend Code Chapter 15-3, relating to jurisdiction over lands ceded to or acquired by the United States of America so as to provide authority and procedure for the acceptance by the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia of retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly in certain land by the United States of America. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2577 On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered: a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Riley Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Voting in the negative was Senator Robinson. Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Duncan Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hudson McDuffie Pearce Reynolds Starr (presiding) Timmons Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The President resumed the Chair. HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th. A bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections. The Committee on Offender Rehabilitation offered the following amend ment: Amend HB 1106 by adding a new Section 22 to read as follows: 2578 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "Section 22. The effective date of this Act shall be July 1, 1976.", and by renumbering Section 22 as Section 23. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the com mittee 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators : Bond Broun of 46th Dun can Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Pearce Reynolds Warren On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, 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 substitute thereto: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2579 SB 112, By Senator Lester of the 23rd: A bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate CouH of Richmond County; to provide for the power, duties and respon sibilities of such judge emeritus to provide for the pension of such judge emeritus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA: Section 1. Any Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) who shall have at least fifteen years of service as judge of said court and ten years in the employment of the county and shall have attained the age of fifty-five years, and who is still in service as such judge at the time of his eligibility, shall be eligible to become judge emeritus at his discretion at any time after becoming eligible by presentitlg evidence of his or her eligibility to the governing authority of his or her county, at which time he or she shall become judge emeritus. Section 2. When said judge becomes judge emeritus of said court, the vacancy in office thus created shall be filled as required by law. Section 3. The said judge emeritus shall be empowered, qualified and authorized to hold court whenever the regularly elected judges of said court consider the condition of the docket congested to the extent that the services of an extra judge are needed, or when the regular elected judge feels that the needs of justice will be best met by said judge emeritus presiding, or where or when said regular elected or ap pointed judge of the probate court is disqualified by law. The judge em eritus may be called into service by order passed by the regular elected judge of said probate court. Section 4. The judge emeritus shall not hold any compensating position with Richmond County, or the State of Georgia, or any agency of the same except upon taking a leave of absence as such judge emeritus and forever waiving and relinquishing his or her pension during and for such leave of absence; the judge emeritus shall be disqualified from engaging in the practice of law in any court in which he or she is qualified to serve as judge pro hac vice. Section 5. Said judge emeritus shall be entitled to receive and shall receive a pension of fifty percent (50%) of the-total amount received 2580 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, while a regular judge as computed on the twelve-month period im mediately prior to becoming judge emeritus, to be paid monthly out of the treasury of the county, by the person or persons charged by law with paying out the money of said county. Provided, however, if the said judge shall choose to become judge emeritus at some point in time beyond his or her fifty-fifth birthday, he or she shall receive as pen sion two percent (2-r/( ) more (of the total amount received while a regular judge as computed on the twelve-month period immediately prior to becoming judge emeritus) per year for each year beyond his or her fifty-fifth birthday up to age sixty. Provided, further, in the event the said judge shall become incapacitated (mentally or physically) prior to reaching age fifty-five, he or she shall be deemed to have reached his or her fifty-fifth birthday for the purposes of receiving the benefits provided by this Act. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senators Lester of the 23rd and Holley of the 22nd offered the following amendment to the House substitute to SB 112: Amend the House substitute to SB 112 by striking from lines 10 and 11 on Page 2 the words "or the State of Georgia". Senator Lester of the 23rd moved that the House substitute to SB 112 be agreed to as amended by the Senate. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute as amended by the Senate to SB 112 was agreed to. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 172. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Summers of the 53rd. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Walker County, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell MONDAY, MARCH 24. 1975 2581 Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holloway Russell Stephens On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0. 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 substitute thereto: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of inter est, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest al lowable by contract; to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to con veyances to secure debt, as amended, so as to provide for certain limita tions relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: 2582 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 1. Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 57-101, to read as follows: "57-101. Legal rate of interest; rate higher than nine per centum forbidden.--The legal rate of interest shall be seven per centum per annum, where the rate per centum is not named in the contract, and any higher rate must be specified in writing, but in no event shall any person, company, or corporation reserve, charge, or take for any loan or advance of money, or forbearance to en force the collection of any sum of money, any rate of interest greater than nine per centum per annum, either directly or indirectly by way of commission for advances, discount, exchange, or by any con tract or contrivance or device whatever." Section 2. Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section between Code Section 67-1301 and Code Section 67-1302 to be designated Code Section 67-1301.1 and to read as follows: "67-1301.1 Requirements relative to deeds to secure debt.-- When the grantor of a deed to secure debt on real property sells or transfers the real property securing such debt to a third party, then such sale or transfer, in the absence of default on the part of the grantor, shall not: (1) authorize the acceleration of maturity of the obligation of the grantor under the deed to secure debt; or (2) authorize the escalation of interest or any other changes in the terms, conditions or requirements of the obligation of the grantor under the deed to secure debt. The provisions of any deed to secure debt executed after July 1, 1975, which are in violation of this Section are hereby declared to be against the public policy of this State and shall be null, void and unenforceable, provided, however, nothing in this Section shall be construed to ratify or confirm any deed to secure debt executed prior to July 1, 1975, if, at the time of its execution, such deed to secure debt were in violation of the heretofore existing laws of Georgia. Provided that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any transaction!, loan or obligation under which the principal balance to be repaid is $100,000'.00 or more, or to any series of advances1 of money pursuant to a loan agreement or undertaking if the total balance to be repaid there under shall originally be $100,000.00 or more, or to any extension or renewal thereof. Provided further that the provisions of this Sec tion shall not apply to loans to any foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, limited partnership, business trust or other commercial entity organized for pecuniary gain, nor to any loans made to any other person or entity for commercial purposes. 'Com mercial purposes' as used herein means for use in the conduct of a business or profession, and not for personal, family, or household purposes. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as prohibiting the holder of Deed to Secure Debt or the servicing agent from charging a transfer fee, on such loan transfer, provided said transfer fee does not exceed one-half of one percent of the outstanding balance or $75.00, whichever is- less." MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2583 Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sec tions, 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 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the House substitute to SB 125 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 125 was disagreed to. The following resolution of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: HR 298. By Representative Mullinax of the 69th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 29th. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over certain State-owned property. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy 2584 Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Tray lor Turner Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond] Broun of 46th Gillis Hamilton of 34th Starr Stephens Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. 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 120. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Dean of the 31st: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 99. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of Chiropractic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board. SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2585 Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations. The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 623. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and ex cise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act". HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Coiling of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Commit tee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel to pro vide for legal services. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments, as amended by the House, on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 540. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 100th, Sams of the 90th and others: A bill to be known as the "Georgia Records Act of 1975"; to provide for the management of records in the State of Georgia; to create a State Records Committee. 2586 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 619. By Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Geer and Horton, of the 43rd and others: A bill to provide for the creation of condominium interests in this State; to provide for a short title (Georgia Condominium Act) ; to provide for separate titles and taxation. HB 237. By Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Adams of the 14th, Carrell of the 75th and others: A bill to provide that notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any employee of State government shall be authorized to run for and hold office in any government of any municipality having a population of 1,500 persons or less. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Burruss of the 21st and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th. A bill to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to repeal an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by deleting the last two sentences of subsection (a) of Section 4 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "A property owner who shall own property in more than one county shall not receive credits which shall in the aggregate exceed $1,000. Such a property owner shall not be granted a credit against taxes due on property in any county other than the county in which he maintains his principal residence or the county in which the principal place of doing business is located unless said taxpayer shall file with the tax commissioner or tax collector of the county in which a credit shall be authorized an affidavit which shall list all of the counties in which the taxpayer owns property and the respective amount of credits otherwise authorized by this Act in each county. If the amount of such credits in the aggregate shall exceed $1,000, the taxpayer in said affidavit shall state which credits will be claimed in order to exhaust the total allowable credit under this Act." On the adoption of the committee amendment, the yeas were 1, nays 38, and the committee amendment was lost. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2587 The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by adding on Page 2, line 4 after the word "State", the words "for the immediately preceding year.", and by deleting, from Page 2, lines 7 and 8 the words "for the im mediately preceding year", and by adding on Page 3, line 4, after the word "State", the words "for the immediately preceding year.", and by deleting from Page 3, lines 30 and 31, the words "or combination of credits in all counties of the State of Georgia,", and by adding on Page 3, line 31, after the word "Act" the words "by any county". Senator Starr of the 44th offered the following amendment: Amend Amendment Number Two offered by the Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance by striking the last two lines in their entirety. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the amend ment offered by Senator Starr of the 44th to the committee amendment was adopted. On the adoption of committee amendment Number Two, the yeas were 46, nays 1, and the committee amendment was adopted as amended. Senator Sutton of the 9th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by deleting the last two sentences of subsection (a) of Section 4, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "A property owner who shall own property in more than one county shall not receive credits which shall in the aggregate exceed $1,000. Such a property owner shall not be granted a credit against taxes due on property in any county other than the county in which 2588 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, he maintains his principal residence or the county in which the principal place of doing business is located unless said tax payer shall file with the tax commissioner or tax collector of the county in which a credit shall be authorized an affidavit which shall list all of the counties in which the taxpayer owns property and the respective amount of credits otherwise authorized by this Act in each county. If the amount of such credits in the aggregate shall exceed $1,000, the taxpayer in said affidavit shall state which credits will be claimed in order to exhaust the total allowable credit under this Act. Any person who, with intent to receive credit not authorized by this Act, shall claim a credit to which he is not lawfully entitled or shall falsely certify the sum of credits claimed by him shall, upon conviction, be punished as for a misdemeanor. Any credit erroneously or illegally granted, whether due to negli gence or any other cause, shall be recoverable by the county grant ing such credit in the same fashion as any other delinquent proper ty tax." On the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Sutton of the 9th, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted. Senator Broun of the 46th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by: 1. By adding in the title before the words "to provide an effective date" the following: "to include provisions relative to projected anticipated revenue; to provide for the applicability of this Act in future years;". 2. By renumbering Sections 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 as Sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, respectively. 3. By adding a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. No grants to counties shall be made pursuant to this Act until actual revenue collections as of September 1, 1975, can be used as a basis for projecting anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, and if such projected anticipated revenue is less than projections for anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, contained in the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 197576, and if the surplus as of July 1, 1975, is not at least as large as the amount expected to have accrued by that date, then no grants to counties shall be made pursuant to the authority of this Act. The projections of anticipated revenue for fiscal year 1975-76, based on actual revenue collections as of September 1, 1975, as provided for herein, shall be made by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall be officially certified to the Governor by the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget by not later than September 15, 1975. If grants to counties are made pursuant to the authority of this Act, the credits against county ad valorem property taxes pro- MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2589 vided for by Sections 2 and 3 of this Act shall be applicable for county ad valorem taxes for calendar year 1975. The provisions of this Section shall be applicable to each year in the future and the above months and dates shall be utilized in each year hereafter." On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Coverdell Doss Eldridge Foster Hamilton of 26th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kidd Lester McDowell Overby Pearce Robinson Shapard Stumbaug-h Summers Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Fincher Gillis Hill Holloway Kennedy Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Sutton Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Garrard Hamilton of 34th Stephens On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 23, and the amendment offered by Senator Broun of the 46th was adopted. Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by adding following the semicolon after the word "therewith" on line 5 of Page 1 the following: "to authorize taxpayers to refuse to accept such credit and to provide for the return of funds in the amount of the credit to the State treasury;". By adding following Section 6 a new Section to be designated Sec tion 7, to read as follows: 2590 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "Section 7. The taxing authority of each county receiving funds pursuant to this Act shall place in a prominent manner on the tax bill the following: ' ( ) YES Do you refuse to accept the tax credit indicated ( ) NO on this bill so that the funds for such credit can be used for other public purposes?' If the taxpayer refuses to accept the tax credit by answering 'Yes' to the above question and by paying the entire tax bill without deducting the credit, an amount of the funds allocated to the county pursuant to this Act equal to the tax credit for such taxpayer shall be returned by the county to the general fund of the State treasury." By renumbering Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 as Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11, respectively. On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Carter Coverdell Fincher Foster Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Hudson Kidd McDowell Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Brown of 47th Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Riley Russell Starr Sutton Timmons Traylor Turner Those not voting were Senators: Garrard Hamilton of 34th Stephens On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 29, nays 24, and the amendment offered by Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th was adopted. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2591 Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by striking from line 32 of Page 3 the following: "On Thousand Dollars ($1,000)", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$300.00". On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins McDowell Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Broun of 46th Brown, of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Summers Sutton Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Garrardi Hamilton of 34th Stephens On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 15, nays 38,. and the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th was lost. Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by striking from line 32 of Page 3 the following: "One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$400.00". 2592 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins McDowell Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Garrard Hamilton of 34th Stephens On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 39, and the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th was lost. Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by striking from line 32 of Page 3 the following: "One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$500.00". On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2593 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Doss Foster Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins: McDowell Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Riley Russell Starr Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hudson Stephens On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 32, and the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th was lost. Senator Bell of the 5th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by striking from line 32 of Page 3 the following: "One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$750.00". On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Bell Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Fincher 2594 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudgins Hudson McDowell Pearce Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Those not voting were Senators Hamilton of the 34th and Stephens. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 29, and the amendment offered by Senator Bell of the 5th was lost. Senator Barker of the 18th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 by striking the first sentence in Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The taxing authority of each county receiving funds pursuant hereto shall show in a prominent manner on the tax bill of each ad valorem taxpayer the dollar amount of credit against ad valorem property taxes which said taxpayer is receiving as a result of the funds herein allocated and shall show that such credit is a result of the passage of this Act by the General Assembly of Georgia." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, nays 3, and the amendment offered by Senator Barker of the 18th was adopted. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1 on Page 1 after the figure "2" strike "and 3 of this act." Strike Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 and add new Section 2 as follows: "In any year in which the General Assembly shall appropriate by line item any sums for any purpose and with reference to this MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2595 Section of this Act, funds necessary to provide grants to counties to aid in the maintenance of county road such grants shall be used for disaster relief, and in particular at this time for the pur pose of Peach and Fulton counties disaster relief funds and other programs." Renumber Section 6 as Section 3, Section 7 as Section 4, Section 8 as Section 5, Section 9 as Section 6, Section id as Section 7. On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Garrard Howard Hudgins McDowell Tate Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators Hamilton of the 34th and Stephens. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 42, and the amendment offered by Senator McDowell of the 2nd was lost. 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2596 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Brantley Coverdell Garrard Howard Hudgins McDowell Robinson Shapard Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators Hamilton of the 34th and Stephens. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 13. 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 623'. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th and Buck of the 95th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages; to allocate funds derived from such taxes; to provide for the enforcement of this Act". Senator Ballard of the 45th moved that the Senate amendment to HB 623 be receded from. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 1; the motion prevailed and the amend ment of the Senate to HB 623 was receded from. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2597 The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 368. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A bill to amend Section 66-103' of the Code of Georgia, which provides for the payment of wages due deceased employees to certain survivors without the necessity of administration upon the deceased employees' estates, as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1963, so as to increase the amount of wages that may be paid. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 3i68 by inserting after the word "wages", as it appears in lines 2 and 22 of Page 1, the following: "or other monies". And, by striking the word "wages", as it appears in lines 24 and 25 of Page 1, and substituting in lieu thereof the word "sums". Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the House amendment to SB 368 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 368 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an, Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to pro vide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President and Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 580 has met and submits the following recommendations: 2598 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, That the House and Senate recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to HB 580 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Joseph E. Kennedy Senator, 4th District /s/ Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District /s/ E. M. "Pete" McDuffie Senator, 19th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Thomas M. Kilgore Representative, 65th District /s/ Frank I. Bailey Representative, 72nd District I si Gerald T. Horton Representative, 43rd District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency" Act, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 975; Ga. Code Chap. 99-36), so as to change the membership of the Authority created thereby and to change, clarify, delete and add cer tain terms thereto for the purpose of perfecting the statutory scheme and insuring its constitutionality before bond issuance thereunder: specifically, to change the name of said Act and the instrumentality created thereby from "Georgia Residential Finance Agency" to "Geor gia Residential Finance Authority"; to provide specific authorization for a "loan-to-lenders" program whereby the Authority could lend funds to lending institutions for relending to eligible persons seeking to purchase homes; to include the term "note" within the definition of the term "bond" for certain purposes; to set forth certain criteria to limit the Authority's discretion and to assist the Authority in the establishment of its guidelines and procedures for the determination of persons and families eligible to benefit from Authority funds; to replace the terms "housing development" and "housing project" with the term "residen tial housing" and to add a definition of the term "real property"; to redefine the Authority created by said Act in order to make explicit the nature of such Authority as a public authority and to distinguish it clearly from a governmental agency; to reduce the membership of the Authority from 9 to 6 members; to provide for the effect of actions taken by the Authority prior to confirmation by the Senate of the ap pointment of a public member; to allow the Authority to invest proceeds from the sale of its bonds in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States and certain specifically designated agencies of the United States maturing up to 24 months after the date of purpose; to allow the Authority to invest monies held in reserve funds in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States and certain specifically designated agencies of the United States maturing up to 24 months after the date of purchase; to allow the Authority to invest monies held in sinking funds in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States, and certain specifically designated agencies of the United States so long as such obligations mature within 12 months of the date of purchase; to clarify the Authority's ability to enter into agreements to regulate the planning, development and management of residential housing under taken by qualified housing sponsors; to insure that the Authority will MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2599 be eligible for Federal monies available under the Federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974; to establish certain statutory criteria or considerations to govern the exercise of administrative dis cretion by the Authority, particularly in determining the eligibility of persons or families for the benefits of the Act and the rents, purchase prices and interest rates to be charged in various programs of the Authority; to set forth specific statutory authorization and provisions relative to loans by the Authority to lending institutions; to make clear that no financing authorized under this Act will be utilized on housing outside this State; to specify that the statutory maximum on the amount of Authority bonds outstanding is not a contractual right and can be altered by statute; to clarify reference to trust indentures; to clarify the relationship of said Act to the Georgia Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 761-774) ; to provide for venue and trial court jurisdic tion in Fulton County in Authority bond validation proceedings; to authorize the issuance of bond anticipation notes under certain condi tions; to require bonds issued by the Authority to contain recitals that such bonds do not obligate the State of Georgia; to allow the Authority to accept and utilize State appropriations or funds from any source; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in a capital reserve fund; to provide for other matters relative thereto; 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 now known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 975; Ga. Code Chap. 99-36), is hereby amended by striking the words "Georgia Residential Finance Agency" from the title of said Act, from the pre amble thereto, and from every Section of said Act in which such words appear, and by inserting in lieu thereof the words, "Georgia Residential Finance Authority". Section 2. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (a) (4) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon, and by adding to such Section 2, between present subparagraph (a) (4) and the concluding paragraph of sub section 2i(a), a new subparagraph (a) (5) to read as follows: "(5) that in order to inject funds into lending institutions to facilitate the making of loans to families and persons of low and moderate income for the purchase of homes, cooperative apartments and condominiums, provisions should be made for loans at low interest rates to lending institutions for the making of mortgage loans to low and moderate income families and the purchasing of mortgage loans from lending institutions upon the condition that the proceeds from such purchases be used to make mortgage loans to families and persons of low and moderate income." Section 3. Said Act is hereby further amended by adding the fol lowing sentence to the end of subsection S(b) thereof: 2600 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "Wherever the words 'bond' or 'bonds' appear in Sections 9, 11, 12 and 13 of this Act, they shall be deemed to include the words 'note' or 'notes' as defined in subsection (1) of this Section." Section 4. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking from subparagraph (d) (1) of Section 3 thereof the phrase "set by the Au thority in its rules; or", and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase: "es tablished by the Authority in administrative guidelines and procedures established pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 6(c) of this Act". Section 5. Said: Act is hereby amended by striking from subparagraph (d) (2) of Section 3' thereof the phrase "as determined by the rules of the Authority", and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase: "as determined by the administrative guidelines and procedures of the Authority established pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 6(c) of this Act". Section 6. Said Act is hereby amended by striking from subpara graph (d) (3) of Section 31 thereof the phrase "as determined by the rules of the Authority", and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase: "as determined by the administrative guidelines and procedures of the Au thority established pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 6(e) of this Act". Section 7. Said Act is hereby further amended: by striking sub sections 3(g) and 3l(h) thereof in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: " (g) 'Real Property' shall mean all lands, franchises and inter ests in land, including lands under water and riparian rights, space rights and air rights, and any and all other things usually included within said term, and shall include any and all interests in such property less than full title, such as easements, incorporeal here ditaments and every estate, interest or right, legal or equitable, in cluding terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage or otherwise and the indebtedness secured by such liens; (h) 'Residential Housing' means a specific work or improve ment within Georgia undertaken primarily to provide dwelling accommodations for eligible persons and families, including the ac quisition, construction or rehabilitation of real property, buildings and improvements thereto and such community facilities as may be incidental or appurtenant thereto." Section 8. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the words "housing development" and "housing project" from every Section of said Act in which such words appear, and by inserting in lieu thereof the words, "residential housing". Section 9. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking from subsection 3(k) thereof the last sentence in its entirety. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2601 Section 10. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection 3(m) and by adding after the word "families" the following phrase: "upon such terms and in conformity with administrative guidelines established by the Authority." Section 11. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "Section 4. Creation and Organization. There is hereby created a public authority, a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Residential Finance Authority, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation." Section 12. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 5 thereof in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 5 to read as follows: "(a) Members of the Authority. The Authority shall be com posed of six members as follows: four permanent members who shall be (1) the Governor, or in the event he is unable to attend a meeting, the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget; (2) the State Auditor; (3) the Director of the Financing and Invest ment Division of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission; (4) the Commissioner of Community Development but in the event the functions of the Department of Community Develop ment transferred to it from the Bureau of State Planning and Com munity Affairs by the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972' (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015), are transferred to another department or a division or bureau of the Department or of another department, the executive officer of such department, bureau or division shall succeed to the permanent position held by the Commissioner of Com munity Development; and two public members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. A public member ap pointed while the General Assembly is not in session shall hold office until his appointment is confirmed or rejected by the Senate. Any actions taken by the Authority in which a public member participates, prior to the confirmation or rejection of his appoint ment by the Senate, shall be of the same effect as if the public member had been confirmed prior to the time the action was taken. One of the public members shall be a representative of the homebuilding industry; and the other shall be a representative of the mortgage lending industry. The two public members shall not be residents of the same Congressional District. One of the public mem bers shall reside outside of the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the State and the other shall reside within one of the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the State. One of the public members shall be appointed for an initial term of two years, and one shall of its public members shall be appointed for an initial term of four years. Their successors shall serve for fouryear terms. Such public members shall continue in office until their successors have been appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy in the office of such public member by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve for 2602 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the balance of the unexpired term subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Authority shall elect a Chairman, who shall be chief executive officer of the Authority, and a Secretary. The members of the Authority may appoint an Executive Director, who shall be a person experienced in mortgage lending, home building or real estate development. The Executive Director shall become an ex officio nonvoting member of the Authority and may be elected Secretary of the Authority. The member shall employ such technical and other personnel as may be necessary to the performance of the powers and duties of the Authority. A majority of members then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the Authority is unWhenever a permanent ex officio member of the Authority is: un able to attend a meeting, he may designate in writing his Deputy to attend that meeting and act in his stead. No vacancy in the Au thority shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. Except for the issuance of debt, the Authority may delegate to one or more of its members, the Executive Director, agent or agents, or employees such power and duties as it may deem proper. The public members of the Authority shall be compensated in the amount of $50 per day, plus actual expenses incurred, for each day's service spent in the per formance of the duties of the Authority; provided, however, such compensation shall be limited: to 3>0 days during any one fiscal year, unless one of the public members is elected Chairman, in which event such compensation shall be limited to 100 days during any one fiscal year. The permanent members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this Act." Section 13. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (a) (12) of Section 6 thereof, and inserting a semicolon in lieu thereof. Section 14. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking subparagraph (a) (14) of Section 6 thereof in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(14) subject to any agreement with bondholders, to invest monies of the Authority not required for immediate use to carry out the purposes of this Act, including the proceeds from the sale of any bonds and any monies held in reserve funds, in temporary or nonpurpose obligations maturing no longer than 24 months from the date of purchase. Such temporary or nonpurpose investments by the Authority shall be limited to general obligations of the United States or of subsidiary corporations of the United States Govern ment fully guaranteed by such government, or obligations issued by the Federal Land Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Inter mediate Credit Bank and Central Bank for Cooperatives, and no other. Income earned on any such investments shall be retained by the Authority and used to purchase and retire any debt, or any bonds or obligations issued by the Authority and may be used to pay operating expenses of the Authority." MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2603 Section 15. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the words "reserve or" from subparagraph (a) (16) of Section 6 thereof, and by inserting the words "or by an agency of the United States speci fied in subparagraph (a) (14) of this Section" between the word "States" and the comma before the word "maturing" in subparagraph (a) (16) of Section 6. Section 16. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking sub graph (a) (17) of Section 6 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(17) to make, and contract to make, loans to lending institu tions on such terms and conditions as it shall determine and all lending institutions are authorized to borrow from the Authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 7(e) of this Act and the administrative guidelines established by the Authority pursuant to criteria set forth in this Act." Section 17. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking subparagraph (a) (18) of Section 6 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(18) to enter into agreements with qualified housing sponsors providing for regulation by the Authority of the planning, develop ment and management of any residential housing undertaken by such qualified housing sponsors and the disposition of the property and franchises of such qualified housing sponsors." Section 18. Said Act is hereby further amended by inserting a comma and the phrase "and pursuant to the Housing Community Devel opment Act of 1974" between the word "amended" and the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (a) (24) of Section 6 thereof. Section 19. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking sub section 6(c) thereof in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(c) The Authority shall establish administrative guidelines as to limitations for eligible persons and families for the purposes of Section 3'(d) of this Act in accordance with the following con siderations : (1) the amount of total income of such persons and families available for housing needs; (2) the size of the family; (3) the condition and costs of obtaining and maintaining exist ing and available housing facilities; (4) the cost of obtaining and maintaining newly constructed housing facilities, including considerations of the total development 2604 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, costs of such housing and the costs of financing such housing as affected by prevailing and available financing terms and conditions relating to nonfederally aided and nonstate aided mortgages." Section 20. Said Act is hereby further amended by adding the phrase "in the State of Georgia" in the first sentence of subsection 7(a) thereof between the word "housing" (formerly "developments") and the word "as" and between the word "housing" and words "for eligible". Section 21. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking sub section 7(d) thereof in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(d) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Section, the Authority shall establish administrative guidelines and procedures for determining the eligibility of occupants and rental or carrying charges, including guidelines and procedures with respect to periodic review of occupant incomes and periodic adjustment of rental or carrying charges, in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 6(c) of this Act." Section 22. Said Act is hereby further amended by renumbering present subsection 6(e) thereof as a new subsection 6(f), and inserting a new subsection 6(e) to read as follows: "(e) The Authority may make, and contract to make, loans to lending institutions on such terms and conditions as it shall deter mine in accordance with the following criteria, and all lending institutions are authorized to borrow from the Authority in accord ance with administrative guidelines of the Authority established pursuant to the following criteria: (1) The Authority shall require that each lending institution receiving a loan pursuant to this subsection shall issue and deliver to the Authority an evidence of its indebtedness to the Authority which shall constitute a general obligation of such lending institution and shall bear such date or dates, shall mature at such time or times, shall be subject to prepayment, and shall contain such other provisions consistent with this Section, as the Authority shall deter mine. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the interest rate or rates and other terms of loans to lending institutions made from the proceeds of any issue of bonds or notes of the Authority shall be at least sufficient to assure the payment of said bonds or notes and the interest thereon as the same become due. (3) The Authority shall require that loans to lending institu tions1 made pursuant to this Section shall be secured as to payment of both principal and interest by a pledge of collateral security in such amounts as the Authority shall determine to be necessary to assure the payment of such loans and the interest thereon as the MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2605 same become due. Such collateral security shall consist of (A) obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America; (B) obligations of any of the following: Bank for Cooperatives, Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank System, Ex port-Import Bank, Federal Land Banks, Federal National Mortgage Association or the Government National Mortgage Association; (C) obligations of the State or any municipality therein; (D) mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration and such other mortgages insured or guaranteed by the Federal government or by a private insurer as to payment of principal and interest as shall be approved by the Authority; or (E) conventional mortgages approved by the Author ity. (4) The Authority may require that collateral for loans be deposited with a bank, trust company or other financial institution acceptable to the Authority located in the State and designated by the Authority as custodian therefor. In the absence of such require ment, each lending institution shall enter into an agreement with the Authority containing such provisions as the Authority shall deem necessary to (A) adequately identify and maintain such collateral, (B) service such collateral, and (C) require the lending institution to hold such collateral as an agent for the Authority and be ac countable to the Authority as the trustee of an express trust for the application and disposition thereof and the income therefrom. The Authority may also establish such additional requirements as it shall deem necessary with respect to the pledging, assigning, setting aside, or holding of such collateral and the making of sub stitutions therefor or additions thereto and the disposition of income and receipts therefrom. (5) The Authority shall require as a condition of each loan to a lending institution that such lending institution, within such period after receipt of the loan proceeds as the Authority may prescribe by regulation, shall have entered into written commitments to make, and, within such period thereafter as the Authority may prescribe by regulation, shall have disbursed such loan proceeds in new resi dential mortgage loans to eligible persons and families in an ag gregate principal amount equal to the amount of such loan. Such new residential mortgage loans shall have such terms and conditions as the Authority may prescribe. (6) The Authority shall require the submission to it by each lending institution to which the Authority has made a loan evidence satisfactory to the Authority of the making of new residential mortgage loans to eligible persons and families as required by this Section, and in connection therewith may, through its employees or agents, inspect the books and records of any such lending institution. (7) The Authority may require as a condition of any loans to lending institutions such representations and warranties as it shall determine to be necessary to secure such loans and carry out the purposes of this Section. 2606 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (8) Compliance by any lending institution with the terms of its agreement with or undertaking to the Authority with respect to the making of any new residential mortgage loans to eligible persons and families may be enforced by decree of any court of competent jurisdiction. The Authority may require as a condition of any loan to any national banking association the consent of such association to the jurisdiction of courts of the State over any such proceeding. The Authority may also require, as a condition of any loan to a lending institution, agreement by such lending institution to the payment of penalties to the Authority for violation by the lending institution of its undertakings to the Authority, and such penalties shall be recoverable at the suit of the Authority. (9) To the extent that any provisions of this subsection 7(e) may be inconsistant with any provision of law of the State govern ing the affairs of lending institutions, the provisions hereof shall control." Section 23. Said Act is hereby further amended by adding to the end of subsection 9(a) thereof the following language: "The fixing of'a statutory maximum in this Section shall not be construed as constituting a contract between the Authority and the holders of its bonds and notes that additional bonds and notes may not be issued subsequently by the Authority in the event that such statutory maximum shall subsequently be increased by law." Section 24. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking from subsection 9(g) thereof the phrase "or the trust indenture hereinafter mentioned", and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: ", or as any trust indenture subject to which such bonds were issued,". Section 25. Said Act is further amended by striking therefrom sub section 9(1) in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "(1) All revenue bonds issued by the Authority under this Act shall be executed, confirmed and validated under, and in accordance with, the Revenue Bond Law of the State of Georgia (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 761-774), as heretofore and hereafter amended, except as otherwise provided in this Act." Section 26. Said Act is is hereby further amended by adding a new subsection (o) to Section 9 thereof to read as follows: "(o) The Venue for all bond validation proceedings pursuant to this Act shall be Fulton County and the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have exclusive trial court jurisdiction over such pro ceedings." Section 27. Said Act is hereby further amended by inserting between Sections 9 and 10 thereof a new Section 9.1 to read as follows: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2607 "Section 9.1. Bond Anticipation Notes. The Authority is au thorized to issue bond anticipation notes and may renew the same from time to time but the maximum maturity of such notes, includ ing renewals thereof, shall not exceed five yearsi from the date of issue of such original notes. Such notes shall be payable from any moneys of the Authority available therefor and not otherwise pledged or from the proceeds of sale of the bonds of the Authority in anticipation of which they were issued, "fhe notes may be issued for any corporate purpose of the Authority. The notes shall be issued in the same manner as bonds and such notes and the resolution or resolutions authorizing the same may contain any provisions, condi tions or limitations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Sec tion, which bonds or a bond resolution of the Authority may contain. Such notes may be sold at public or private sale. In case of default on its notes or violation of any obligations of the Authority to the noteholders, the noteholders shall have all the remedies provided herein for bondholders. Such notes shall be as fully negotiable as the bonds of the Authority." Section 28. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking the period at the end of Section 10 thereof, inserting in lieu thereof a comma and adding the following language: "and all such bonds shall contain recitals on their face covering substantially the foregoing provisions of this Section: Provided, however, such funds as may be received from State appropriations or from any source are hereby declared to be available for, and may be used by, the Authority for the performance of any lease or contract entered into by the Authority or for the payment of any obligations of the Authority incurred pursuant to this Act." Section 29. Said Act is hereby further amended by striking para graph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 12 in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 12 to read as follows: "(2) any proceeds of sales of bonds to the extent provided in the resolution of the Authority authorizing the issuance thereof except that the amount under this paragraph shall not be less than 109f of such proceeds;". Section 30. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. The Governor shall appoint the public members after the effective date of this Act, and those members together with the four permanent members of the reconstituted Authority shall take office on May 1, 1975. Section 31. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 580 be adopted. 2608 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewisi McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Ty singer Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Duncan Eldridge Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Stephens Traylor On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report to HB 580 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a second Conference Committee Report thereto: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. The second Conference Committee Report was as follows: No. 2 Conference Committee Report on SB 72 Mr. President and Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee on SB 72 makes the following recom mendations: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2609 That each House recede from its position and adopt SB 72 as it passed the House of Representatives, except for the following amend ments : By striking from Section 5 on line 24 of Page 5, the following: "nurses with bachelor's degrees", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "psychiatric nurse specialists". By striking from Section 6 on line 13 of Page 6 the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five", and by striking from said Section 6 on line 24 of Page 6 the word "bachelor's" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "master's". By striking from Section 6 beginning on line 32 of Page 6 the following: "nurses with bachelor's degrees", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "psychiatric nurse specialists". By striking from Section 9 on line 9 of Page 9, the word "nursing" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "psychiatric nurse specialty". By striking from Section 10 on line 1 of Page 10 the word "nursing" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "psychiatric nurse specialty", and by striking from Section 10 on lines 9, 13 and 15 of Page 10 the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five". FOR THE SENATE /&/ Shapard of 28th /s/ Garrard of 37th /s/ Jimmy Lester of 23xd Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ J. E. Linder of 44th /s/ Sidney J. Marcus of 26th /s/ Eleanor Richardson of 52nd Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 72 be adopted. On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2610 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Duncan Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Stephens Traylor On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 72 was adopted. The following bills of the Senate and House were taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: HB 1134. By Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Fannin County so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners of Fannin County. The House amendment to the Senate amendment was as follows: Amend the Senate amendment to HB 1134 by striking the amend ment in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "By adding a new sentence following the figure and period '$500.00', where it appears in line 4 on page 7, to read asi follows: 'The limitation of $500.00 provided for herein shall apply to the sales price of the goods or services purchased, and the Chairman shall not use any purchasing device, technique or method which MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2611 would result in an aggregate cost exceeding the said $500.00 limita tion.' By striking the period following the word, 'accepted' where it appears in line 3 on page 10 and inserting in lieu thereof the follow ing : ', unless all bids are rejected and the property is removed from sale or is readvertised for competitive bidding in the manner pro vided for herein.' By striking the last two sentences of quoted Section 12 of Sec tion 2, which read as follows: 'Such appointments or removal shall be subject to approval by the Commission in the case of the County Attorney. The fixing of compensation shall in every case be subject to approval by the Commission.', in their entirety." Senator Foster of the 50th moved that the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 1134 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 1134 was agreed to. SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 285 by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Section 5 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), to read as follows: "(b) (1) A Consumer Advisory Board is hereby created whose duties it shall be to advise and make recommendations to the Admin istrator. The Board shall consist of fifteen members, with the Administrator and the Attorney General or his designee to serve as ex officio members. Ten of the fifteen members of the Board shall be elected by the General Assembly in the manner hereinafter 2612 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, provided. One member shall be elected from each Congressional Dis trict in the State. The members of the Board from each Congression al District shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate from the counties and Senatorial Districts embraced, or partially embraced, within such Congressional Districts meeting1 in caucus. The first election of mem bers of the Consumer Advisory Board shall be conducted within the first thirty days after this Act becomes effective. Written notice thereof shall be mailed to the members of the General Assembly affected at least ten days prior to the date of the caucus, which notice shall state the time, place and purpose of said caucus. Within fifteen days after each election, the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate shall jointly transmit a certificate of such election to the Secretary of State who upon receipt thereof shall immediately issue his commission thereon. The initial members of the Board from the First and Tenth Congressional Districts shall be elected for terms of five years each commencing from the date of their election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; the members from the Fifth and Sixth Congressional Districts shall be elected for terms of four years each commencing from the date of their election and until their successors are duly elected and quali fied; members from the Second and Ninth Congressional Districts shall be elected for terms of three years each commencing from the date of their election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; members from the Third and Seventh Congressional Districts shall be elected for terms of two years each commencing from the date of their election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the members from the Fourth and Eighth Congressional Districts shall be elected for terms of one year each commencing from the date of their election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Thereafter, all members shall be elected for terms of five years each and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Elections of subsequent members to the Board shall be conducted in the same manner in which initial mem bers were elected at the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the terms of office of Board members. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms in the same manner as regular appointments. (2) Five of the fifteen members shall be appointed by the Governor. At least two members appointed by the Governor shall be attorneys representing consumers' interests, and one of these shall also represent the Legal Aid Society. At least two members ap pointed by the Governor shall be representatives of the Georgia Retail Association and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The initial terms of the members appointed by the Governor shall be as follows: one member shall be appointed for a term of one year; one member shall be appointed for a term of two years; one mem ber shall be appointed for a term of three years; one member shall be appointed for a term of four years; and one member shall be appointed for a term five years. Thereafter, each member of the Board shall serve for a term of five years. In the event of a vacancy during the term of office of any member appointed by the Governor, whether MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2613 by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the appointment of a successor by the Governor shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term of such member." Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 285 by adding a new subsection (d) at the end of Sec tion 4, to read as follows: "(d) The Board shall be authorized and empowered to ratify or repeal rules promulgated by the Administrator at the next regular meeting of the Board". Amendment No. 3: Amend SB 285 by adding the words "and exemplary" following the word "general" on line 15 of Page 13, so that line 15 will read "injunctive relief and to recover his general and exemplary damages" and by further adding the words "at least" following the word "award" on line 13 of Page 14, so that line 13 will read "award at least three times actual damages for an intentional". Amendment No. 4: Amend SB 285 by striking the word "defendant." on line 17 of Page 13, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "defendant, provided however, exemplary damages shall be awarded only in cases of intentional violation." Amendment No. 5: Amend SB 285 by striking the word "one" on line 8 of Page 21, and substituting in lieu thereof the word "two" and by striking the word "year" on line 9 of Page 21, and substitut ing the word "years" so that lines 8 and 9 on Page 21 will read as follows: "action shall be brought under this Act: (i) more than two years after the person bringing such action knew or should" and by striking the words "one year" on line 11 of Page 21, and substituting the words "two years" so that line 11 of Page 21 will read as follows: "(ii) more than two years after the termination of any". 2614 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House amendments to SB 285 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the House amendments to SB 285 were disagreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Harden of the 154th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 858 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to HB 858 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ George T. Warren, II Senator, 43rd District /s/ E. M. McDuffie Senator, 19th District /s/ John C. Foster Senator, 50th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Tommy Tolbert Representative, 56th District /s/ Bobby Sigman Representative, 74th District /s/ Emory E. Bargeron Representative, 83rd District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Pro gram for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers; 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 "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved, March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2615 is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 62, a new subsection (c), to read as follows: "(c) Any other provisions of this Act or any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, no local board of education shall employ any person as a teacher who has been discharged from the armed forces of the United States with a dishonorable discharge as a result of desertion or any person who has fled or removed himself from the United States for the purpose of avoiding or evading military service in the armed forces of the United States excluding those who have been fully pardoned." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that the Conference Committee Report to HB 858 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Sutton. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Banks Bond Duncan Hamilton of 34th Hud gins Langford Stephens Traylor On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 46, nays 1, and the Conference Committee Report to HB 858 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: 2616 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 99. By Senator Dean of the 31st: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of Chiro practic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 99 by deleting in its entirety line 14 of Page 2 and sub stituting in lieu thereof the following: "$50" and "$25" fee, And, by adding at the end of line 16 of Page 3 the following: "fee". Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the House amendment to SB 99 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed and the House amendment to SB 99 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Com mittee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate amendments to HB 754 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendments to HB 754 were insisted upon. The following bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering House substitutes thereto: SB 363. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2617 Powder Springs, Georgia, approved"March 13, 1970, as amended, so as to redefine the corporate limits of the City. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 3425), so as to redefine the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act providing for a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, Georgia, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 3425), is hereby amended by striking Section 1.02 in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1.02, to read as follows: "Section 1.02. Corporate Boundaries. The corporate limits of the City of Powder Springs shall be defined, located and described as follows: 'TRACT 1 Beginning at a point where the South line of Land Lot 951 intersects the Western right of way of Brownsville Road; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the western right of way of said road 3'220> feet more or less to the intersection of the center line of Powder Creek with the Northwestern right of way of Brownsville Road; thence in a Northeasterly direction 1040 feet more or less to a point location on the Northern right of way of Highway 278; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way 800 feet more or less to the center line of a creek; thence in a northerly and northeasterly direction 230 feet more or less to a point where the center line of said creek intersects the northeast right of way of Jackson Way; thence in a northwesterly direction 50 feet more or less to the intersection of the northeast right of way of Jackson Way and the Northwest right of way of Old Lost Mountain Road; thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwestern right of way of Old Lost Mountain Road 1730 feet more or less to a point where said right of way intersects the north land lot line of Land Lot 827; thence in an easterly direction along the northern land lot lines of Land Lot 827 and 828, 13'50 feet more or less to the land lot line of 828; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of land lot 800, 755 and 726, 2792.9' feet more or less south of the intersection of the west land lot line of land lot 726 and the southern right of way of Macedonia Road; thence in a southeasterly direc- 2618 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, tion along the northeastern property line of lots 11 and 12 of Springville Estates Subdivision 409.7 feet more or less; thence in a north erly direction 490 feet more or less to the northeastern right of way of Macedonia Road; said point being located 400 feet more or less southeasterly of the intersection of the northern right of way of Macedonia Road and the west line of land lot 726; thence south easterly along said right of way 370' feet more or less to a point; thence in a northerly direction 183.9 feet more or less; thence in a northwesterly direction 790' feet more or less to a point on the west line of land lot 726; thence northerly along said land lot line 513.36 feet more or less to the northwest corner of land lot 726; thence east along the north line of land lot 726, 1097.92; feet more or less to a point; thence in a southerly direction 209 feet more or less; thence in a easterly direction 259 feet more or less to a point on the eastern right of way of New Macland Road; thence southerly along said right of way 209 feet more or less to a point; thence westerly across Macland Road and continuing 259 feet more or less to a point; thence in a southerly direction 745 feet more or less to a point; thence south 81 degrees 53 minutes east 9' feet more or less; thence south 05 degrees 41 minutes east 8.29 feet more or less; thence in a northwesterly direction 271 feet more or less; thence in a southerly direction 260 feet more or less to a point on the southwest right of way of Macedonia Road; thence northwesterly along said right of way 80 feet more or less; thence in a southwesterly direc tion 237 feet to a point; thence in a southeasterly direction, 370 feet more or legs; thence southeasterly 360 feet more or less to a point; thence east 219.60 feet more or less to a point on the west right of way of New Macland Road; thence in a northerly direction along said right of way 597 feet more or less to the intersection of the west right of way of Macland Road and the southern right of way of Macedonia Road; thence diagonally in a northeasterly direction across Macland Road to the intersection of the eastern right of way of Macland Road and the Northwestern right of way of Macedonia Road; thence in a northeasterly direction along the northwestern right of way of Macedonia Road 255 feet more or less to a point; thence in a southeasterly direction 235 feet more or less to a point located on the south line of land lot 725; thence east along the south land lot lines of land lot 725 and 724, 2225 feet more or less to the southeast corner of land lot 724; thence north along the west line of land lot 723 and 68 2645 feet to the northwest corner of land lot 684; thence east along the north land lot line of land lot 684, 1380 feet more or less to the northeast corner of land lot 684:; thence south along the east line of land lot 684, 450 feet more or less to a point where the center line of Wild Horse Creek intersects said land lot line; thence in a southeasterly direction following the center line of the meanderings of the creek 1430 feet more or less to the intersection of the center line of said creek with the northwestern right of way of Macedonia Road; thence northeasterly and diago nally 585 feet to a point at the intersection of the eastern right of way of Hopkins Road and the southeastern right of way of Macedonia Road; thence southwesterly along the eastern right of way of Hopkins Road 200 feet more or less; thence southwesterly 460 feet more or less to the center line of Wild Horse Creek, said point being located 250 feet more or less from the intersection of the southeast right of way of Macedonia Road and the center line MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2619 of Wild Horse Creek; thence in a southeasterly direction along center line of Wild Horse Creek 950 feet more or less to the inter section of said creek with the east line of land lot 722; thence south along the east line of 722 and 759, 1325 feet more or less to the southeast corner of land lot 759; thence easterly along the south line of land lot 759, 135 feet more or less, to a, point; thence south easterly 1601 feet to the center line of Wild Horse Creek; thence southeasterly along said creek 460 feet to a point; thence south 830 feet to a point on the south line of land lot 759; thence east along the south line of land lot 795, 400 feet to a point on the easterly side of Hopkins Road; thence easterly along the southeasterly side of Hopkins Road, 510 feet more or less to a point; thence northwesterly 201.13 feet to a point thence south a distance of 1065 feet to a point on the south land lot line of 834; thence east along the south land lot line of land lot 834, 150 feet to a, point on the east right of way of Hopkins Road; thence south along the east right of way of Hopkins Road for a distance of 950 feet to the north right of way of Powder Springs Road (SR 5) ; thence westerly of north right of way of said Powder Springs Road for a distance of 50 feet to the west right of way of Hopkins Road; thence north along west right of way of Hopkins Road, 200 feet to a point; thence westerly 100 feet to a point; thence south 200 feet to a point on the north right of way of Powder Springs Road (SR 5) ; thence easterly along north right of way of Powder Springs Road, 100 feet to a point and the west right of way of Hopkins Road; thence south across Powder Springs Road, 70 feet to the south right of way of Powder Springs Road; thence westerly along the south right of way of Powder Springs Road, 480 feet to a point; thence northerly 590 feet to a point; thence north parallel to the east line of land lot 870, 250 feet to a point; thence northwesterly and parallel to the north land lot line of 870, 399.88 feet to a point; thence north parallel with the east line of land lots 833 and 796, 2787.48 feet to a point on the north line of land lot 796; thence west along the north line of land lot 796, 920 feet to the northwest corner of said land lot; thence south along the west land lot line of said land lot 796, 430 feet more or less to a point; thence west parallel with the north land lot line of land lot 797, 639.10 feet more or less; thence south parallel with the west land lot line of land lot 797, 944.60 feet to the southline of said land lot; thence continuing south and parallel with the west line of land lot 871, 766.8 feet more or less to the south side of Powder Springs Road; thence following the curvature of Powder Springs Road 760'.31 feet to the intersection of said road with the east land lot line of land lot 872; thence south along said land lot line 150 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of the Seaboard Airline right of way Railroad; thence southeasterly along said railroad 1574.50 feet to a point on the east land lot line of land lot 60S; thence south along the east line of said land lot 906 to a point; thence due East parallel with Sharon Drive 1001 feet more or less to a point; thence due south 250 feet to a point on the south side of Sharon Drive; thence west along the south tide of Sharon Drive 1001 feet to a point at the southeast corner of land lot 906; thence south along the east land lot line of land lot 945, 398 feet to a point on said land lot line; thence east 430 feet to a point; thence south 26 degrees 00 minutes west 450 feet to a point, said point being located 210 feet east of the west land lot line of land lot 2620 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 944; thence due east 60 feet to a point; thence south 255 feet to a point on the south side of Sha.ron Drive; thence West 255 feet to a point on the West line of Land Lot 944; thence North along the West line of Land Lot 944, 430 feet to a point; thence due West 230 feet to a point; thence due South 430 feet to a point on the South side of Sharon Drive; thence West along the Southeast side of said drive 200 feet to a point; thence due North 480 feet to a point; thence West and parallel with Sharon Drive for a distance of 940 feet to a point; thence North and parallel with the West line of Land Lot 945, 6501 feet to a point located on the North line of Land Lot 945; thence West along the North line of Land Lots 945 and 946, 93i5 feet to a point; thence South 11 degrees 00 minutes East 270' feet to a point; thence South 45 degrees 00 minutes West 85.7 feet to a point; thence South 38 degrees 00 minutes East 100 feet to a point; thence North 73 degrees O'O minutes East 370 feet to a point on the East side of Austell Highway #278; thence Southerly along the East side of said road 385 feet to a point; thence East 422,3 feet to the East line of Land Lot 946; thence South along said Land Lot line 286.8 feet to a point; thence North westerly 366 feet to a point on the East side of Highway #278; thence Southeasterly along the East side of Highway #278, 180 feet to a point; thence due West 250 feet to a point on the West side of Old Austell Road; thence Northerly along said right of way 1420 feet more or less to a point where said road intersects with the North line of Land Lot 947; thence West along said Land Lot line 670; feet to a point; thence South 27 degrees 00 minutes East 1080 feet to a point; thence due West 791 feet to a point; thence due North 950 feet to a'point on the North line of Land Lot 947; thence West 340 feet to the Northwest corner of Land Lot 947; thence South along the West line of Land Lot 947, 240 feet to a point; thence due West and following the curvature of Compton Circle 1250 feet to a point on the North line of Land Lot 948; thence West along the North line of Land Lots 948, 949, and 950, 1800 feet to a point on the center line of Powder Creek; thence Northerly following the meanderings of said creek a distance of 850 feet more or less; thence due South and parallel with the West line of Land Lots 901 and 950, 2273.72 feet to a point on the South Land Lot line of Land Lot 950; thence West along the South line of Land Lot 950, 684 feet to the Southwest corner of Land Lot 950; thence continuing West along the South line of Land Lot 951 1059.90 feet to a point, said point being- the Point of Beginning. TRACT II Beginning at the Southeasterly intersection of Hopkins Road and the center line of Wild Horse Creek; thence following the curvature of Hopkins Road 2592.4 feet to a point; thence South westerly 250 feet to a, point; thence Southeasterly parallel with Hopkins Road 700 feet to a point; thence due South 645 feet to a point at the centerline of Wild Horse Creek; thence Southeasterly following the meanderings of said creek 950 feet to the Point of Beginning. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2621 TRACT III Beginning at a point on the North line of Land Lot 793, 150 feet West of the Northeast corner of said land lot; thence West along the North line of Land Lots 793 and 794 and 795, a distance of 2561 feet to a point; thence South 23 degrees 00 minutes East 1422.47 feet to a, point on the South Land Lot line of Land Lot 794; thence East along the South line of Land Lots 794 and 793 a distance of 1216.84 feet to the center line of Noses Creek; thence Northeast erly and following the meanderings of Noses Creek 15601 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning. TRACT IV Beginning at a point on the Southwesterly right of way of Hopkins Road 340 feet Southeasterly of the North line of Land Lot 760; thence Northeasterly 250 feet to a point; thence Southeasterly 100 feet to a point; thence Southwesterly 250 feet to the Southwest side of Hopkins Road; thence Northwesterly along said road 100 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT V Beginning at the Southwest intersection of Macedonia and New Macland Road; thence North along the West side of New Macland Road 270 feet to a point; thence Northwesterly 249.94 feet to a point; thence South 265.9 feet to a point on the South side of Mace donia Road; thence East along said road 197.3 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT VI Beginning at a point where the East side of New Macland Road intersects the South line of Land Lot 682; thence West along said land lot line 250 feet to a point; thence North and parallel to New Macland Road 410: to a point; thence East 250 feet to a point on the East side of said road; thence South along said road 410 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT VII Beginning at a point on the East side of New Macland Road 510 feet North of the South line of Land Lot 682; thence .West 250 feet to a point; thence North and parallel to New Macland Road 2001 feet to a point; thence East 250 feet to a point on the East side of said road; thence South along the East side of said road 200 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT VIII Beginning at a point where the South side of Macedonia Rpad intersects the East line of Land Lot 725; thence East along the South side of said road 200 feet to a point; thence due North 960 feet to a point; thence due East 50 feet to a point; thence due North 750 feet to a point; thence due West 250 feet'to a point on the East 2622 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, line of Land Lot 682; thence North along the East line of Land Lot 682, 260 feet to a point located at the Northeast corner of Land Lot 682; thence West along the North line of said Land Lot, 1400 feet to a point located on the West side of New Macland Road; thence North along the West side of said road 285 feet to a point; thence West 200 feet to a point; thence due South and parallel with New Macland Road 750 feet to a point; thence East 250 feet to a point on the East side of said road; thence due East 600 feet to a point; thence due South 750 feet to a point on the South side of Macedonia Road; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly side of Macedonia Road 900 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT IX Beginning at a point on the East side of New Macland Road where said road intersects with the North line of Land Lot 652; thence West along said North land lot line 2501 feet to a point; thence South and parallel to New Macland Road 640 feet to a point; thence East 250 feet to the East side of said road; thence North along the East side of said road 640 feet to the Point of Beginning. TRACT X Hopkins Road (50 foot right of way) Beginning at the South right of way of Macedonia Road in Land Lot 722 and extending Southward to its point of intersection with Powder Springs Road (SR #5) in Land Lot 869. Powder Springs Road (SR #5) (100 foot right of way) Be ginning at the Point of intersection with the East right of way of Hopkins Road in Land Lot 869 and extending Westward to a point 400 feet East of the West Land Lot line of Land Lot 876. New Macland Road (SR #176) (80 foot right of way) Be ginning at its point of intersection with the North right of way of Marietta Street (SR #5 and US #278) and extending Northward to a point on North Land Lot line of Land Lot 652. TRACT XI All that tract or parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lots 721, 760, 761 and 762 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being shown on plat of survey for Valley Forge Corporation by Metro Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc., dated October 3, 1972, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin located on the Southerly side of the right of way of Macedonia Road a distance of 195.0 feet Easterly from the intersection of the Easterly side of the right of way of Hopkins Road with the Southerly side of Macedonia Road; thence running North 87 degrees 15 minutes East along the Southerly side of the right of way of Macedonia Road a distance of 1,060.7 feet to an iron pin located on the East land lot line of Land Lot 721; MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2623 thence running South 02 degrees 25 minutes East along the East land lot line of Land Lot 721 a distance of 1,295.6 feet to an iron pin located at the South East corner of Land Lot 721; thence run ning North 89 degrees 29 minutes East along the North land lot line of Land Lot 761 a distance of 508.0 feet to an iron pin and corner; thence running South 00 degrees 57 minutes West a distance of 535.0 feet to an iron pin and corner; thence running South 18 degrees 02 minutes East a distance of 109.0 feet to an iron pin and corner; thence running North 89 degrees 39 minutes East a distance of 2,169.1 feet to an iron pin located on the East land lot line of Land Lot 762; thence running South 00' degrees 21 minutes East along the East land lot line of Land Lot 762 a distance of 660.0 feet to an iron pin located at the South East corner of Land Lot 762; thence running South 89 degrees 39 minutes West along the South land lot lines of Land Lots 762, 761 and 760 a distance of 2,806.1 feet to an iron pin and corner; thence running North 40 degrees 55 minutes West a distance of 541.1 feet to an iron pin; thence running North 22 degrees 11 minutes West a distance of 516.1 feet to an iron pin; thence running North 26 degrees 06 minutes West a distance of 738.1 feet to an iron pin; thence run ning North 21 degrees 54 minutes West a distance of 546.7 feet to an iron pin; thence running North 07 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 488.8 feet to an iron pin located on the Southerly side of the right of way of Macedonia Road and the Point of Beginning. TRACT XII Beginning at the Northeast corner of Land Lot 762, thence running South 01 degrees 36 minutes West for a distance of 666.9 feet to the property of American, Developers, Inc.; thence running North 89 degrees 43> minutes West along the property of American Developers, Inc. for a distance of 1,413.1 feet to a point and corner; thence continuing along the North side of American Developers, Inc.'s property in a, Westerly direction for a distance of 520.8 feet to a point and corner; thence running North 2 degrees 18 minutes West for a distance of 646.1 feet to an iron pin; thence running North 88 degrees 52 minutes East for a distance of 555.6 feet to an iron pin and corner; thence running South 0 degrees 1 minute East for a distance of 68.3 feet; thence running South 88 degrees 41 minutes East for a distance of 170.7 feet; thence running North 2 degrees 11 minutes west for a distance of 72.2 feet; thence running North 89 degrees 59 minutes East for a distance of 1,225 feet to an iron pin and corner and the Point of Beginning.' " Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the House substitute to SB 363 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 3<>3 was agreed to. 2624 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others: A bill to amend the "Campaign Financing1 Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of all expenditures. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), so as to change the short title of said Act; to provide for a declaration! of policy and intent; to provide for coverage of all Constitutional Judicial Officers and District Attorneys; to provide for coverage of certain county and municipal elected officials by said Act; to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of cer tain exependitures and certain contributions; to provide for supple mental campaign financing disclosure reports; to provide for limitations on the amounts candidates for certain elective offices may expend in furtherance of their political campaigns; to provide for reports by con tributors; to provide for definitions; to provide for the return of excess contributions; to provide for the beginning dates on such expenditures to prohibit contributions by certain corporations; to create a State Ethics Commission; to provide for the composition and appointment of members and their terms of office, powers, duties, compensation, ex penses and qualifications; to provide for an executive secretary and additional staff for the Commission, and their powers, duties, authority, compensation and expenses; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for subpoenas; to provide for forms; to provide for the prepara tion and publication of manuals; to provide for the filing of informa tion ; to provide for the preparation and publication of summaries and reports; to provide for investigations and the practices and procedures connected with such investigations; to provide for advisory opinions; to provide for orders; to provide that the Secretary of State shall provide certain services to the Commission; to 'change certain penalties for violations of the Act; to provide for other matters relative to the fore going; 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. The "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), is hereby amended by striking Section 1, which reads as follows: "Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as and may be cited as the 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Act'.", MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2625 in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows: "Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as and may be cited as the 'Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act'." Section 2. Said Act is further amended, by striking Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. Policy and Intent Declared. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Georgia in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the integrity of the democratic process and to insure fair elections for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller Gen eral, Commissioner of Agriculture, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Labor and Public Service Commissioners, District Attorneys, members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, all Constitutional Judicial Officers, and all county and municipal elected officials; to institute and establish a require ment of public disclosure of campaign contributions and expendi tures relative to the seeking of such offices." / Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection (c) of Section 31 and inserting at the end of such subsection the following: ", but the term specifically shall not include the value of per sonal services performed by persons who serve without compensa tion from any source and on a voluntary basis. 'Contribution' shall include retainer fees, fees or compensation paid to public relation consultants who are candidates for office or any other form of pay ment made to candidates for office or who hold office when such fees and compensation made can be reasonably construed as a campaign contribution designed to encourage or influence the candi date or officeholder to introduce legislation which enriches the per son, company, corporation or other entity which made the contri bution. Introduction of such enriching legislation by the candidate subsequent to his election to office shall be prima facie evidence that the fee, compensation or retainer fee was a campaign contribution under the meaning of this Act.", so that when so amended, subsection (c) of Section 3' shall read as follows: "(c) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, loan, forgive ness of debt, advance or deposit of money or anything of value con veyed or transferred for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of any person for the offices provided for in Section 2., but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve without com pensation from any source and on a voluntary basis. 'Contribution' shall include retainer fees, fees or any other form of payment made 2626 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, to candidates for office or who hold office when such fees and com pensation made can be reasonably construed as a campaign contri bution designed to encourage or influence the candidate or office holder to introduce legislation which enriches the person, company, corporation or other entity which made the contribution. Introduc tion of such enriching legislation by the candidate subsequent to his election to office shall be prima facie evidence that the fee, compensation or retainer fee was a campaign contribution under the meaning of this Act." Section 3A. Said Act is further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection, (d) of Section 3 and inserting at the end of such subsection the following: ", but the term specifically shall not include the value of per sonal services performed by persons who serve without compensa tion from any source and on a voluntary basis.", so that when so amended, subsection (d) of Section 3 shall read as follows: "(d) 'Expenditure' means a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of any person for the offices provided for in Section 2., but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services per formed by persons who serve without compensation from any source and on a voluntary basis." Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (g) of Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub section (g) of Section 3, to read as follows: "(g) 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Report' means a written report filed with the Secretary of State by a candidate or the Chair man, or treasurer of a campaign committee setting forth all expendi tures and all contributions of $101.00' or more, including contribu tions and expenditures of lesser amounts when the aggregate amount thereof by or to a person is $101.00 or more in the aggregate for the calendar year in which the report is filed." Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking all language following the word "committee" of paragraph (3) of Section 5 and by inserting a period immediately following said word "committee" and by striking from paragraph (4) of Section 5 the following: "exceeding $101", so that when so amended, paragraphs (3) and (4) of Section 5 shall read as follows: "(31 ) All expenditures made by the candidate or the campaign committee. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2627 (4) The name and mailing address of every person to whom any expenditure is made and the amount thereof." Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking subsections (a) and (b) of Section 6 in their entirety and by striking the paragraph im mediately following subsection (b) in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof new subsections (a) and (b) of Section 6 and a new para graph immediately following subsection (b) to read as follows: "(a) The amount, name and mailing address of any person making a contribution in excess of $101.00 during the 12 months preceding the date on which the report is filed including the pur chase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies and similar fund raising events within said period. (b) The name and mailing address of any person to whom an expenditure is made and the amount of such expenditure. Provided, the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply unless subject to disclosure requirements as to expenditures as set forth in subsection (g) of Section 4. (c) The name and mailing address of any person or persons who cosign a bank note or loan (for political purposes) with said candidate. Such campaign financing disclosure reports shall be filed 45 days and 15 days before the primary election, and 10 days after the primary election. Candidates in a general election campaign shall make such reports 15 days prior to the general election and all candi dates shall make a final campaign disclosure report no later than December 31 of the year in which the election occurs. All candidates shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports. The mailing of said reports by United States Mail with adequate postage thereon, within the required filing time, shall be prima facie evi dence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the per son filing such report or statement taken before an officer autho rized to administer oaths. After the initial report is filed hereunder, it shall not be necessary in subsequent reports to list contributions and expenditures which were listed in previous reports. (d) In the event any candidate covered by the provisions of this Act has no opposition (primary or general) and receives no contri butions, regardless of amount, said candidate shall only be required to make the initial and final report as required under the provisions of this Act." Section 7. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 6 a new paragraph to read as follows: "A supplemental Campaign Financing Disclosure Report shall be filed by each person elected to an office covered by this Act, no later than December 31 of each year following the year in which 2628 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, the election occurs. If no contribution is received or expenditure made which is required to be reported under this: Act between the date of the last Campaign Financing Report filed pursuant to this Act and December 31 of any year, a supplemental Campaign Financ ing Disclosure Report shall not be required by this Act." Section 7A. Any corporate entity or organization which either receives money or spends money, or both, on and for candidates, is sub ject to the disclosure requirements of this Act the same as a candidate. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Sec tion 8, a new Section 8A, to read as follows: "Section 8A. (a) Candidates for the following elected offices shall be limited in the total amount each may expend from his per sonal funds and from contributions made in furtherance of his polit ical campaign, personally and through his campaign committee, as follows: (1) Candidates for the office of Governor shall not expend more than $400,000.00 for any primary, $300,000.00 for the general election, and $200,000.00 for each runoff. (2) Candidates for other statewide offices shall not expend more than $175,000.00 for any primary, $125,000.00 for the general election, and $75,000.00 for each runoff. (3) Candidates for the State Senate shall not expend more than $10,000.00 for any primary, $10,000.00 for the general election, and $4,000.00 for each runoff (primary or general). (4) Candidates for the State House of Representatives shall not expend more than $6,000.00 for any primary, $6,000.00 for the general election, and $3,000.00 for each runoff (primary or general). (5) In all multi-member or floaterial House District races, candidates shall be allowed to expend sums to exceed the limits set forth in (4) above in an amount not to exceed 50<# of said limits. (6) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof to the contrary notwithstanding, candidates for the office of Governor or for any other Statewide office who do not hold any Constitutional State or federal office at the time of qualifying may expend, in addition to the amount specified in paragraph (1) or (2) for the primary, an additional amount for the primary only equal to 25% of the amount specified for the primary in paragraph (1) or (2). (b) For the purposes of this Section, 'expend' shall mean the making or incurring of any expenditure. The voluntary services of individuals for which no compensation is sought or paid and the value of such voluntary services shall not be included within the meaning of 'expenditure', as used in this Section. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2629 (c) In the event any contribution is made to a candidate or political committee to be used in a candidate's election campaign and such contribution, or any portion thereof, is in excess of the amount permitted to be expended by subsection (a), the amount of such excess contribution shall be returned immediately. The cost of returning such contribution may be deducted from the amount returned. (d) The expenditure limitation for each office as provided in subsection (a) shall be the total amount a candidate may expend in a political campaign for such office, beginning on the first day of January immediately preceding the election in which he is a candi date." . Section 9. Said Act is further amended by adding following Sec tion 8A, one new Section to be designated Section 8B, to read as follows: "Section 8B. A person acting on behalf of a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall not make, directly or indirectly, any contribution to a political cam paign." Section 10. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9, which reads as follows: "Section 9. State Campaign Ethics Commission. There is hereby created the State Campaign Ethics Commission consisting of five members. One member shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by resolution of the Senate, and one shall be appointed by resolution of the House of Representatives, The three members thus appointed shall meet, and by majority vote, appoint two other members who shall not be members of the same political party, and one of the five members shall be elected by the commis sion members to serve as chairman. No person holding public office or employment, and no person formerly holding public office or employment within the past two years, shall be a member of the Commission. All members must be confirmed by the Senate. Terms of members shall be five years, except that, of the initial members, the Governor's appointee shall have a term ending the third Mon day in February, 1975; the first appointee selected by the three commission members shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1976; the second appointee selected by the three com mission members shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1977; the appointee of the House of Representatives shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1978; and the appointee of the Senate shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1979. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the appointment for which the vacancy exists was made.", in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 9, to read as follows: 2630 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "Section 9. State Ethics Commission, (a) There is hereby created the State Ethics Commission. (b) The Commission shall be composed of five members. The initial membership of the Commission shall be appointed as follows: one member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State for an initial term of office of one year; one member shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for an initial term of office of two years; one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for an initial term of office of three years; and two members, not more than one of whom shall be from the same political party, shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office of four years and five years, respectively. The terms of office of initial members shall commence on May 1, 1&75. Members of the Commission shall not serve for more than one term of office. Upon the expiration of a member's term of office, a new member, appointed in the same manner as the member whose term of office expired, shall become a member of the Commission and shall serve for a term of office of five years and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, a new member shall be appointed to the unexpired term of office by the State official who appointed the vacating mem ber. (c) Any person who has qualified to run for office who has held any Federal, State or local public office within a period of 5 years prior to his appointment shall be ineligible to serve as a mem ber of the Commission. The Commission shall elect a chairman, and shall adopt rules and regulations as required by Section 3 (a) of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. All rules of the Commission shall be promulgated in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compen sation, but shall be reimbursed in an amount of $36 per diem for each day or portion thereof spent in serving as members of the Commission. They shall be paid their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in, the business of the Commission. (e) The Commission shall have the authority: (1) to employ an executive secretary and such additional staff as the Commission deems necessary to carry out the powers delegated to the Commission by this Act; (2) to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations as defined in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended; (3) to issue subpoenas to compel any person to appear, give sworn testimony or produce documentary or other evidence; MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2631 (4) to institute and prosecute actions in the superior courts, in its own name, seeking to enjoin or restrain any violation or threatened violation of this Act. (f) The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) to prescribe forms to be used in complying with the pro visions of this' Act; (2) to prepare and publish a manual setting forth recommend ed uniform methods of accounting and reporting for use by persons required to file statements and reports by this Act; (3) to accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of this Act; (4) to develop a filing, coding and cross-indexing system con sonant with the purposes of this Act; (5) to make each statement and report filed by a candidate with it available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours at the expense of any person requesting copies at a charge not to exceed actual cost; (6) to adopt a retention standard for records of the Commis sion in accordance with the Georgia Records Act (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1267), as amended; (7) to prepare and publish monthly, quarterly and annual sum maries of these statements and reports received, listing separately therein individual registrants and other persons; (8) to prepare and publish such other reports and technical studies as in its judgment will tend to promote the purposes of this Act; (9) to provide for wide public dissemination of such summaries and reports; (10) to determine whether the required statements and reports have been filed and, if so, whether they conform to the requirements of this Act; (11) to make investigations with respect to the statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act, and with respect to alleged failure to file any statements or reports required under the provisions of this Act, and, upon complaint by any person, with respect to alleged violation of any part of this Act; (12) to conduct a preliminary investigation of the merits of a complaint when any person who believes that a violation of this 2632 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Act has occurred files a complaint, and if no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the complaint shall be dis missed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evi dence or relevant material. If the Commission determines that there are such reasonable grounds, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended. The complain ant shall be given an acknowledgment and status report within ten days of registering said complaint and shall be given an estimate of the time required to complete said investigation. The Commission may file a complaint charging violations of this Act, and any per son aggrieved by the final decision of the Commission is entitled to judicial review in accordance with the provision of the Administra tive Procedure Act, as amended; (13) to report suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority; (14) to issue, upon request, and publish advisory opinions on the requirements of this Act, based on a real or hypothetical set of circumstances; (15) to issue orders, after the completion of appropriate pro ceedings, directing- compliance with this Act, or prohibiting the actual or threatened commission of any conduct constituting a violation, which order may include a provision requiring the viola tor: (i) to cease and desist from committing further violations; (ii) to make public complete statements, in corrected form, containing the information required by this Act; (16) to make public its conclusion that a violation has occurred and the nature thereof; (17) to petition the superior court within the county where the hearing was or is being conducted for the enforcement of any order issued in connection with such hearing; (18) to inspect each statement and report within ten days after filing and: to notify the registrant immediately if it appears that such statement or report does not conform to the law, or that a written complaint has been filed alleging that such statement or report does not conform to law or to the truth, or that a person has failed to file a statement or report required by law; (19) to report to the General Assembly and the Governor at the close of each fiscal year concerning the action taken during that time, the names, salaries and duties of all individuals employed and the funds disbursed, and to make such further report on the matters MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2633 within its jurisdiction and such recommendations for further legis lation as may appear desirable. (g) The Secretary of State, through his office shall perform the ministerial functions which the Commission may require. The office of the Secretary of State shall be designated as the place where the public may file papers or correspond with the Commission and receive any form or instruction from the Commission. The Secretary of State or his designee shall serve as secretary to the Commission." Section 11. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9A, which reads as follows: "Section 9A. Duties and Powers. The Commission shall have the following duties and powers: (a) The Commission shall make rules as are necessary to administer this Act and to carry out its duties under this Act. (b) The Commission shall receive and review documents filed with it, and shall make such documents available for review by any interested citizen of this State. (c) Upon request from the appropriate prosecutorial officers of any State court, the Commission shall make such documents available to the appropriate prosecutorial officers of any State court. (d) The Commission annually shall make a report to the Gen eral Assembly covering its activities and recommending legislation to improve public confidence in government.", in its entirety. Section 12. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 10, which reads as follows: "Section 10. Penalties. Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this Act shall be subject to fine of not more than $5,000.00 or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year or both.", in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10, to read as follows: "Section 10. Penalties. Any person who knowingly fails to comply with or who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor on the first offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor; and upon the second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for 2634 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both." Section 12A. Venue. Venue for prosecution of violations of this Act shall be in the county of the residence of the candidate at the time of the alleged violation. Section 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House substitute to SB 141 be agreed to. On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Barker Barnes Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Doss Pincher Poster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell Bond Coverdell Eldridge Howard Lester McDowell Robinson Sutton Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Banks Dean of 31st Duncan Garrard Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Timmons Turner Young Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Langford Stephens Traylor On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 13, and the House substitute to SB 141 was agreed to. MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2635 Senator Sutton of the 9th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in agreeing to the House substitute to SB 141. On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the agree ment of the Senate to the House substitute to SB 141 was reconsidered. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the House substitute to SB 141 be printed. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 141 was ordered printed. The following resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time and put upon their adoption: HR 9. By Representative Egan of the 25th; A resolution compensating Aetna Life and Casualty Company. 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: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Banks Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Langford Russell Stephens Timmons Traylor 2636 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 33, By Representative Adams of the 36th: A resolution compensating Roy L. Cash. The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment to HR 33: Amend HR 33 by striking on Page 1, lines 13 and 18, the following: "$6,500", and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$8,774.06". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 45, 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: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie MeGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Young MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2637 Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Langford Russell Stephens Timmons Traylor On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended. HR 37. By Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A resolution compensating Mr. Benjamin Wynn. 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: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Langford Russell Stephens Timmons Traylor On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. 2638 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 133. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A resolution to compensate Miss Carole K. Brown. The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment to HR 133: Amend HR 133 by striking on Page 1, lines 20 and 26, the following: "$993.00", and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "$500.00". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 45, 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: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Young MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975 2639 Those not voting were Senators: Banks Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudgins Langford Russell Stephens Timmons Traylor On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended. The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted: SR 207. By Senator Timmons of the llth: A resolution commending Mr. Bruce B. Baker. SR 209. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A resolution commending the Pinewood Christian Academy Patriots' Basketball Team. SR 210. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A resolution commending Post 140' of the American Legion of Atlanta, Georgia, SR 211. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A resolution requesting the Mayor and Council of Columbus, Georgia, to declare the eighteenth day of April as "George Ford Day". SR 212. By Senators Thompson of the 32nd and Sutton of the 9th: A resolution commending Mr. Paul Davis. SR 213. By Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A resolution commending Mr. Douglas D. Salyers. SR 219. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Stumbaugh of the 55th, Foster of the 50th and others: A resolution commending Miss Candy Thompson. 2640 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Young of the 13th, Chairman of the Enrolling and Journals Sub committee, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Subcommittee on Enrolling and Journals has read and ex amined the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor. SB 215. Respectfully submitted, 1st Martin Young Young of the 13th, Chairman Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock A.M. tomorrow, and the motion prevailed. The President announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock A.M. to morrow at 7:20 o'clock P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2641 Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 25, 1975 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock A. M. today and was called to order by the President. Senator Young of the 13th 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 bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 342. By Senators Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act completely revising the laws of this State relative to game and fish, as amended, so as to change certain provisions applicable to the confiscation of commercial fishing boats. The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 128. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general, so as to provide that all civil actions where the claim for damages is less than $3,000 exclusive of interest and costs, and all misdemeanor cases in the superior courts, shall be tried by a jury of six. HB 598. By Representative Burruss of the 21st: A bill to amend the "Georgia State Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act" so as to provide additional circumstances under which a license may be granted to certain applicants. HB 890. By Representative Collins of the 144th: A bill to regulate the storage and sale of flue-cured tobacco unsold in the year of production and stored for sale in .the subsequent selling season. 2642 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 10. By Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A bill to provide that ad valorem, excise and other taxes, fees, service charges and assessments due to certain counties of this State which are not paid when due shall bear certain interest rates. The House has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth and Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions. The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties. The House recedes from its position in disagreeing to Senate amendment No. 2 on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 122. By Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A bill to amend the Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act private security activities of employers and employees which take place upon the premises of the employer and occur in connection with the affairs of the employer only. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2643 The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 169. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Hudson of the 35th: A bill to amend Code Section 26-2101, relating to distributing obscene materials, as amended by an Act so as to change the provisions relative to obscene materials; to provide that certain devices shall be obscene. SB 381. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta, Ga. so as to extend the corporate limits of said city. The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to provide from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to repeal an Act to provide, from State Appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance. The following resolutions of the Senate were introduced, read the first time and referred to committees: SR 200. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to pro vide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 201. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as' to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in 2644 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of murder unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 202. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of rape unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 203. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of kidnapping unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 204. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 205. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of aircraft hijacking unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 206. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall not grant a parole or commute the penalty or remit any part of the sentence in any TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2645 case in which a person has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime of aggravated sodomy unless such person shall have served not less than 30 years of such life sentence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 214. By Senators Brantley of the 56th, Duncan of the 30th and Lester of the 23rd: A resolution creating the Mental Retardation Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 215. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A resolution recognizing the need for the establishment of an agricul tural coliseum in Tifton, Georgia. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. SR 216. By Senators Howard of the 42nd and Coverdell of the 40th: A resolution providing for the investigation of the Teachers' Retire ment System of Georgia and the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 221. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Broun of the 46th, McGill of the 24th and others: A resolution creating the Health Education Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 231. By Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A resolution creating the Food Stamp Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 232. By Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A resolution creating the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Facilities Study Committee. Referred to Committee on Rules. SR 233. By Senators Lewis of the 21st and Banks of the 17th: A resolution relative to minimum compensation bills for county officers. Referred to Committee on Rules. 2646 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 234. By Senators Hamilton of the 26th and Robinson of the 27th: A resolution urging the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to co ordinate business and civic efforts to create proposed legislation to merge the governments of the City of Macon and Bibb County. Referred to Committee on Rules. The following report of a standing committee was read by the Secretary: Senator Ballard of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, Labor and Tourism, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Industry, Labor and Toursim has had under considera tion 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 1018. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Ballard of 45th District, Chairman. The following bill of the House was read the second time: HB 1018. By Representative Russell of the 64th: A bill to require State and local authorities created by law in this State in the purchase of and contracting for supplies, materials and equip ment to give preference to materials, supplies and equipment manufac tured or produced in the State; to provide that such preference shall not sacrifice price or quality. The following local, uncontested bills and resolution of the House were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 1142. By Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Leonard of the 3rd: 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 compensation provisions relating to the deputies and the radio opera tors. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2647 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1159. By Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Edwards of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of Assistant District Attorneys of said circuit; to change the salary provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorneys. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1161. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Harrison of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the investigator. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1164. By Representatives Cooper and Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the deputy clerk of the superior court and the chief deputy sheriff. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2648 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 1202. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the tax commissioners in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1203. By Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A bill to fix the compensation of the deputies of the clerk of the superior court in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,100 and not more than 18,250. The report of the committee,, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1206. By Representatives Nix and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2649 HB 1207. By Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Locust Grove, approved Aug. 19, 1922, so as to change the term of office of the mayor of said city. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 950. By Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Sweat of the 150th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1050. By Representative Stone of the 138th: A bill to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Appling County into the office of the Tax Commissioner of Appling County. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1178. By Representative Larsen of the 119th: A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Laurens County so as to provide for a change in the compensation of the com missioners. 2650 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 99. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities, so as to provide credit for fractional years of service. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 371. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A resolution creating the Newton County Local Legislative Study Com mittee. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HB 119. By Representative McKinney of the 35th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Repre sentatives Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000. The Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amendment: Amend HB 119 by striking from lines 21 through 27 of Page 2 the following: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2651 "which he would have paid into such fund had he been an em ployee of any such city during such time, plus matching funds, plus 6% interest on the total amount. The payments may be divided into thirty-six (36) equal installments bearing interest at &% and the amount thereof deducted from any compensation due such person". and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "equal to the employee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city, plus interest at 6% compounded annually from the date of the em ployee's original employment with such city to the date of application for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at 6% per annum on the unpaid balance and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person". By striking from lines 21 through 27 of Page 3 the following: "which he would have paid into such fund had he been an employee of any such department during such time, plus matching funds, plus 6% interest on the total amount. The payments may be divided into thirty-six (36) equal installments bearing interest at 6% and the amount thereof deducted from any compensation due such person", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "equal to the employee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city, plus interest at 6% compounded annually from the date of the em ployee's original employment with such city to the date of application for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at 6% per annum on the unpaid balance and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person". By striking from lines 21 through 27 of Page 4 the following: "which he would have paid into such fund had he been an em ployee of any such department during such time, plus matching funds, plus 6% interest on the total amount. The payments may be divided into thirty-six (36) equal installments bearing interest at G'/r and the amount thereof deducted from any compensation due such person", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "equal to the employee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city, plus interest at 6'/r compounded annually from the date of the em ployee's original employment with such city to the date of application for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into 2652 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at G% per annum on the unpaid balance and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 51, nays 0, and the com mittee 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 yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 926. By Representative Sigman of the 74th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to require the members and the chairman of the board to submit itemized statements of certain expenses. Senator Ballard of the 45th offered the following substitute to HB 926: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commis sioners from Newton County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2784), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3022) and an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3479), so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to provide for other matters related to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2784), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Sections 1 through 16B in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Article 1. Board of Commissioners Section 1-101. There is hereby created the Board of Commis sioners of Newton County to be composed of five members to be elected as hereinafter provided. For the purpose of electing mem- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2653 bers of said board of commissioners, Newton County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows: District 1. Commissioner District No. 1 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 420 (Brick Store), G.M.D. No. 464 (Brewers). G.M.D. No. 477 (Hayes), G.M.D. No. 546 (Gaithers), G.M.D. No. 1513 (Leguin), G.M.D. No. 1522 (Newborn), and G.M.D. No. 1618 (Mansfield). District 2. Commissioner District No. 2 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 461 (Stansells), G.M.D. No. 547 (Downs), G.M.D. No. 567 (Rocky Plans), and G.M.D. No. 1261! (Cedar Shoals). District 3. Commissioner District No. 3 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 463 (Wyatt), G.M.D. No. 1249 (Gum Creek), G.M.D. No. 1525 (Oxford), and G.M.D. No. 1717 (Almon). District 4. Commissioner District No. 4 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 462 (Town). District 5. Commissioner District No. 5 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G. M. D. No. 462 (Town). Section 1-102. There shall be elected to the Board of Commis sioners of Newton County one member from each of said districts who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire county. Candidates may not offer for election to said board from any dis trict other than that district in which their legal residence lies. Section 1-103. No person shall be eligible to represent a com missioner district unless he is at least 21 years of a^e and has been a resident of the State at least one year and a resident of the dis trict from which he offers as a candidate for at least six months immediately preceding the date of the election. In the event a mem ber moves his residence from the district from which he qualified, his place on the board shall immediately become vacant. Section 1-104. The members of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County in office on January 1, 1975, shall serve on the board for the remainder of their terms and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the general election conducted in 1976, the members of the board from Districts 2 and 4 shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following his elec tion for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified. At the general election conducted in 1978, the members of the board from Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for a term of four years and until their successors, are elected and qual ified. Thereafter, members who are elected to succeed members 2654 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, as provided for herein, shall be elected at the general election which is conducted in that year in which the respective terms of office shall expire, and they shall take office on the first day of January following their election and serve for a term of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Section 1-105. There shall be a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County who shall be elected by the qual ified electors of the entire county. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County in office on January 1, 1975, shall serve as chairman for the remainder of his term and until his successor is elected and qualified. At the general election con ducted in 1976, the chairman of said board shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following his election, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to the chairman of said board shall be elected at the general election which is conducted in that year in which the term of office expires, and shall take office on the first day of January following such election for a term of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Any person desiring to offer as a candidate for election as chairman of said board shall specifically designate that he is running for the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of New ton County. No person shall be eligible to serve as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County unless he is at least 21 years of 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 immediately 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. Section 1-106. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall receive a salary of $14,400.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Newton County. The members of the board shall receive $20.00 for each meeting of the board actually attended, plus actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their official duties. Section 1-107. The chairman and all board members are hereby authorized to receive not in excess of $25.00' per day for actual and necessary expenses, exclusive of mileage or transportation fares actually expended, when said chairman and board members are out of town overnight on county business. All actual and necessary expenses paid to the chairman and any board member shall be paid only upon presentation of an itemized statement of said expenses. Section 1-108. The commissioners, before entering upon their duties of office, shall give a good and sufficient bond to be approved by the judge of the probate court of said county in the sum of $10,000.00 for the faithful discharge of their duties as county com missioners. For any violations or neglect of duty as provided by this Act, said bonds shall become actionable, suit thereon to be brought in the name of the judge of the probate court of said county, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975 2655 for the use of any person damaged thereby, or for the County of Newton for any breach thereof by malfeasance or misfeasance in office or for any tort, or wrong committed under color of his office. The commissioners shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, make oath before the judge of the probate court of said county to faithfully administer all things and affairs coming under their jurisdiction as county commissioners to the best inter ests of said county and to carry out the provisions of this Act. Section 1-108. The board shall have a clerk to keep all books and records of said board. Said clerk shall perform all duties re quired of him by said board in keeping all the records and minutes of meetings of the board and keeping the board's office open and all records open to public inspection by any taxpayer of Newton Coun ty. Said clerk shall receive such compensation as shall be deter mined by the board, which compensation shall be payable from the funds of Newton County. Section 1-110. It shall be unlawful for any candidate for election to the board or for any nomination therefor to enter into any agreement or understanding with any person or persons as to the disposal of any work, the purchase of any supplies, or any ap pointment which is or shall be under the control of the board, and any person so offending shall be ineligible to hold said office, and upon conviction shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 1-111. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board of Commissioners of Newton County by death, resignation or other wise, the remaining members shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until the next general election, at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term. Any person appointed by the board to fill a vacancy shall reside within the commissioner dis trict in which said vacancy occurred, and any person elected to fill a vacancy shall reside within the commissioner district in which said vacancy occurred. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County by death, resignation or otherwise, the board of commissioners shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until the next general election, at which time a person shall be elected to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. Article 2. Powers and Duties of the Board of Commissioners and the Chairman Section 2-101. The Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall be the policymaking body of Newton County. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall be the administrative officer of the county and unless otherwise prohibited, his acts shall be binding unless three members of the board shall make their objections known, stating the reasons therefor, at an official meeting of the board, or if a meeting is not scheduled to 2656 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, be held prior to said action by said chairman, then three members of the board shall make their objections known to the chairman, in writing, stating their objections and the reasons therefor, and said action by the chairman shall be stayed until the next of ficial meeting of the board. Except as set forth in Section 2-103, should a majority of the board vote at the regular meeting, hereabove set out, to permanently stay said actions of the chairman, said action shall be stayed and the chairman shall desist from any further action thereof. The chairman may vote on any question when the members of the board shall be evenly divided thereon. Section 2-102. The board of commissioners shall at no time enter into administrative acts, contact employees or personnel of said county in relation to any duty or work habits of said employee, request any service or actions on the part of said employee except through the chairman, unless as hereinafter set out in Section 3-104. Section 2-103. The chairman of the board of commissioners shall have power and authority to hire and fire any and all em ployees, except when overruled by the full board of commissioners, excluding the chairman; provided, however, that salary and wage ranges and numbers of employees in each range shall be set by a majority of the board at their first meeting of each year. It shall be at the discretion of the chairman as to the amount to be paid within said range. The chairman shall report to the board at its regular monthly meetings all positions to be filled in the ensuing month and all suspensions or replacements thereof which took place in the prior month. All said reports shall be spread upon the minutes of the board. Section 2-104. The board shall set all specifications for work to be done in the county, such specifications may be delegated to the chairman but only by an affirmative vote of three (3) members of the board. The board shall make periodic inspections of the county properties and of the work being carried on by the county and the board shall make report to the first grand jury meeting in Newton County each calendar year of the financial condition of Newton County and of the progress of the works being carried on by the county. Section 2-105. Should the chairman fail to exercise any of his duties provided for by law, except as set forth in Section 2-103, then a member of the board, at the next regular meeting, may bring an accusation against such chairman in writing and outlining the duties which such chairman has failed to exercise, and order said chair man to show cause why such duties have not been exercised. Such accusation shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The chair man shall then be afforded an opportunity to respond to such charges and show cause why such duties have not been exercised, if in fact such duties were not exercised. Such response shall also be entered in the minutes of the meeting. If after such accusation, response and further discussion, a majority of the board feels that it is necessary for the welfare of the county that said act or action be carried out, then the commissioners, acting independently TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975 2657 of the chairman, may carry out said act or action using such county personnel and equipment as necessary. Section 2-106. The board of commissioners shall elect a clerk of the board and may elect a deputy clerk. Section 2-107. (a) The board shall submit the names of three attorneys, no two or more of which shall be from the same firm or corporation, for the position of county attorney. The chair man shall select a county attorney from the three names so sub mitted. The county attorney shall hold office from the first day of January of each year until the thirty-first day of December of each year unless such county attorney is dismissed for cause. The chairman and the board shall have the authority to employ the services of other attorneys and assign specific employment and services to them. (b) The county attorney shall not transact any legal matters for the county without express authorization of the chairman except on failure of the chairman to take action. On the failure of the chairman to so act, the board shall, in writing and by affirmative vote of three members, instruct the clerk of the board to request the services of the county attorney. Article 3. Meetings of the Board of Commissioners- Section 3-101. The board of commissioners shall hold one meet ing per month which shall be called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, and the board shall designate at their first meeting of the year what day of the month said regular meeting shall be held. There shall be such other special or called meetings as may be called by the chairman during each month, and upon the refusal of the chairman to call any special or called meeting, requested by a member, then said meeting may be held by said member posting with the clerk of the county commis sioners his notice, in writing, at least one day in advance, of said meeting his intention of holding said meeting, the reason for holding said meeting, and same shall have affixed thereto the signature of three members of the board of commissioners. Section 3-102. Any matters which any individual member wishes to be brought before the board shall be submitted to the chairman in writing on the day previous to the regular meeting day or on the day previous to such called meeting. If the chairman is out of town or cannot be located or reached, said notice may be given by leaving a written copy of the matter to be brought before the board with the clerk of the board of commissioners. Section 3-103. All matters so requested by the board shall be entered upon a calendar prepared by the chairman, along with mat ters to be brought before the board by the chairman, in an orderly fashion for the deliberations of the board. -' 2658 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 3-104. No person or any employee or official of New ton County shall be called before said board except by the chairman. Should the chairman refuse to call any person before the board, as requested by any member of the board, then upon the vote of three of the members of the board, the board may direct to the clerk to call such person or county employee or official before the board; all such directions by the board shall be spread upon the minutes of the board. Section 3-105. Should the chairman be absent from any meet ing:, then the board shall designate, by a majority vote of the board, that the clerk call such person, county employee or official before said board. In the event of the absence of the chairman, the board may elect a vice chairman who shall act as the chairman during the absence of the chairman. Section 3-106. The chairman shall remain in his office one regular working day of each week, and the balance of his working time, unless necessarily required for the transaction of public business in his office, shall be spent in direct personal supervision of the laying out of the roadwork, inspection of roads and bridges and other public property, or any other duty required by this Act. Article 4. Finance Section 4-101. The board of commissioners shall prepare a budget for the ensuing fiscal year to begin July 1st of each year and going through June 30th of the following year. The budget shall be prepared by the 15th of June of each year, said budget to be published in the legal organ, wherein the sheriff's advertisements appear in1 Newton County, by the first week in July of each year. Said budget shall set forth all the anticipated revenues for the ensuing fiscal year, and all anticipated expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year setting forth in detail all categories where funds are to be received or expended. Said budget shall not exceed the an ticipated revenues of Newton County as based upon the tax digest for the current tax year as approved and upon such other moneys as were received by Newton County from all other sources during the previous fiscal year. Section 4-102. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, with regard to the budget of any elected official of New ton County, who is required under law to submit a budget for the operation of his office to the board of commissioners, said com missioners shall have the power and authority to determine the amounts which shall represent the final budget of said official and only those amounts so determined by said board shall be paid from the funds of the county. Section 4-108. The chairman shall make all purchases for the county or any elected officials thereof, and each purchase shall be made by purchase order, serially numbered with one copy going into the chairman's file, one copy into the board's file, one copy to elected official, if for elected official, and one copy for the use TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2659 of the purchasing agent or other persons so designated by the chairman to make purchases for the county. All purchase orders shall be kept in numerical order on file by the board. Said purchase order for any single item, the cost of which exceeds $25.00, shall show the description of the article to be purchased, the specific use to which the article is to be put, and the location where said article or articles are to be used in said county. Section 4-104. The chairman, before making any purchase which individually or in an aggregate is in excess of $500.00, shall have the approval of the majority of the board and competitive bids shall be taken; however, said bids may be waived by the unanimous consent of the board with all five board members and the chairman signing said purchase order and said purchase order being entered into the minutes of the meeting when approved. Section 4-105. The chairman shall carry out all road work, have complete control as to the manner and methods which said road projects are to be carried out; however, prior to the beginning of construction on any road or road project, the chairman shall bring said project to the attention of the board, giving an estimated cost of its completion, including all labor, materials and subcontract costs which would be encountered therein. The board of commissioners shall designate what road work, building or other works of the county, which shall be taken up by the chairman. All such instructions shall be entered into the min utes. The board shall not authorize or set forth any expenditures which would cost in excess of the amount of funds budgeted. No work shall be instituted without the affirmative vote of three com missioners, excepting the chairman. Section 4-106. The chairman's signature is required on all checks or vouchers issued by Newton County and any voucher is sued and/or signed by the chairman, shall be deemed to be signed with his full knowledge of the intent and purposes for which said check or voucher was issued. Section 4-107. The chairman shall present to the board of com missioners at their first meeting in each month a financial state ment showing to the commissioners expenditures and income of tbe previous month. Section 4-108. One of the members of the board of commission ers so designated shall sign each voucher or check along with the chairman of the board of commissioners. Said board shall designate from its membership such member to sign such checks and vouchers. It shall be deemed that any voucher issued and/or signed by said member of the board was signed with the full knowledge and cognizance of what said voucher or check was paid for and purposes for which same is or was to be used. Any check or voucher so signed or issued by said member shall be considered the action of all members of the board unless objected to, in writing, within sixty (60) days after issuance. 2660 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 4-109. The chairman shall, at the end of each month, make out an itemized account of all the transactions of his office, stating the amount of money or monies received and from what source, the amount of money or monies expended and for what purposes during that month, and post the same on the bulletin board at the courthouse within ten days after the end of each month, there to remain for a period of thirty days. He shall undersign each monthly statement so posted and make oath as to the correctness of same before the judge of the probate court of said county. Section 4-110. It shall be a misdemeanor for any member of the board, the clerk or anyone serving under the board or anyone employed upon the road force of Newton County to have any fi nancial interest in the sale or purchase of any article to or from the county. Any person so offending shall upon conviction be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 4-111. The board of commissioners in January follow ing each election year shall appoint a board of auditors or auditor who shall be certified public accountants to audit the books and accounts of the board, the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, the tax commissioner, and the clerk of the superior court, and it shall be the duty of said auditor and the board to audit all the books, accounts, and transactions of the board, the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, the tax commissioner, 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 here in 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 per form its duties herein prescribed and submit a report of its findings to the grand jury sitting at the fall term of the Newton Superior Court. The board employing 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 pub lished in county newspapers where legal advertisements are pub lished." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 51, 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 yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2661 HB 1087. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors so as to provide for the Chief Tax Appraiser. Senators Lester of the 23rd and Holley of the 22nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1087 by adding after the word "authority" in line 16 of Page 1 the following: "The Chief Tax Appraiser shall not be entitled to any rights under the Tenure Act of Richmond County, shall not be a member of the Board of Tax Assessors, and shall be hired for a term not in excess of two years." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 51, 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 yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The following local, uncontested resolution of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its adoption: SR 97. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the definition of the term "income" with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 homestead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term "income" shall mean adjusted gross income under federal law; to pro vide for the homestead exemption to apply to bonded indebtedness; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: 2662 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following paragraph which was approved by the General Assembly at the 1974 session of the leg islature (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1657), and ratified on November 7, 1974, which paragraph reads as follows: "Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary not withstanding, each resident of Fulton County who is sixty-five (65) years of age or over or who is disabled is hereby granted an exemp tion from all Fulton County and Fulton County school ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,0(H).00 on a homestead owned and oc cupied by him as a residence if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources, including benefits received from any retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such person or his spouse, but not including any federal old-age, sur vivor or disability insurance benefits, does not exceed $8,000.00' for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. In order to qualify for the exemp tion provided for herein as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Geor gia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician, or physicians, such person is mentally or phys ically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be per manent. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an af fidavit with the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, giving his age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates provided for here in, and the amount of income which he and his spouse received dur ing the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such addi tional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemp tion as will enable the Tax Commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Such applicants shall be processed in the same manner as other applica tions for homestead exemption, and the provisions of law ap plicable to the processing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, shall apply thereto. Provided, that after any such owner has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates if disabled, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be neces sary that he makes application and file the said affidavit and certifi cate thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the Tax Commissioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this para graph. The General Assembly may provide by law for the proper administration of this exemption, including penalties necessary therefor. The increased exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1974.", TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2663 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary not withstanding, each resident of Fulton County who is 65 years of age or over, or who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Pulton County and Fulton County school ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,C'00.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence if his adjusted gross income (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1854, as now or hereafter amended), to gether with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also oc cupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. Such adjusted gross income, as used herein, shall include income from whatever source derived, including any Federal old-age survivors or disability in surance benefits or benefits received from any retirement or pen sion fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such resident or his spouse. This exemption also applies to the one-quarter mill tax levied by the State. The exemption con tained herein does apply to bonded indebtedness. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. In order to qualify for the exemption provided for herein as being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that in the opinion of such physician, or physicians, such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, giving his age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates provided for herein, and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the Tax Commissioner to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same manner as other applications for homestead exemption, and the provisions of law applicable to the processing of homestead exemp tions, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, shall apply thereto. Provided, that after any such owner has filed the proper affidavit and certificate or certificates if disabled, as pro vided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit and certificate thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the Tax Commis sioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The General Assembly may provide by law for the proper administration of this exemption, including penalties necessary therefor. The increased exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1976." 2664 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution 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 definition of the term 'income' with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 home- ( ) NO stead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term 'income' shall mean ad justed gross income under federal law, and to provide that the homestead exemption shall apply to bonded indebtedness?" 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 Committee on County and Urban Affairs offered the following amend ment: Amend SR 97 by striking Section 2, beginning on line 17 of Page 5, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Sec tion 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 definition of the term "income" with respect to determining the right to the $10,000.00 ( ) NO homestead exemption for certain disabled persons and persons 65 years of age or older of Fulton County so that the term "income" shall mean adjusted gross income under federal law, and to provide that the homestead exemption shall apply to bonded indebtedness?' 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'. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2665 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." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the com mittee 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: Banks Barnes Bond Brantley Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Fincher Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Langford Lester McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Dean of 31st Eldridge Gillis Hill Kidd Lewis McGill Reynolds Russell Tate Traylor On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 40, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted as amended. Senator Bond of the 39th introduced as Chaplain, The Reverend Barbara King, pastor, Hillside Chapel and Truth Center, Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer. 2666 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The President ordered the morning roll call, and the following Senators answered to their names: Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Cover dell Dean of 6th Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Those not answering were Senators: Ballard Banks Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Hill Lester McGill Russell Traylor Young SENATE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, March 25, 1975 HB 338. Motor Vehicle License--revise laws (AM) HB 568. Distress Warrants--new Code Chapter (SUB) HB 606. Dumping Waste Across County Lines, Unlawful--exceptions (SUB) HB 633. Auto Licensing, Inspection--police arrest violator HB 814. Board of Workmen's Compensation--organization and operation HB 872. Wild Animals--regulation, importation, transportation HB 894. Insurance--prepaid legal services plans (AM) HB 896. State Properties Code--revise, classify, consolidate (SUB) HB 908. Vehicle Stopped on Interstate--provisions for removal (AM) HB 93'9. Hunting and Fishing License--must show upon request HB 1166. Cobb Judicial Circuit Court Reporters--compensation HB 1166. Farmers Markets--rules and regulations HB 1205. Cobb County Court--relating to Solicitor and Staff HB 1209. Fiscal Notes for Certain Bills--procedure TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975 2667 HR 122. Granting Corporate Power to Private Companies HR 151. Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr.--convey certain Pulton County real estate HR 197. Cyclorama--historic value and in need of repair HR 310. Chattooga Lakes State Park--rename as Sloppy Floyd State Park HR 347. Fulton County--grant State owned easement HR 350. Paulding County Law Library--State Librarian furnish certain books HR 305. Public Television Study Committee--create Respectfully submitted, /s/ Frank Eldridge, Jr. Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 11:3'0 o'clock A.M.: HB 338. By Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and modernize present laws relat ing to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 338 was postponed until 11:30 o'clock A.M. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Lewis of the 21st. A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute to HB 568: A BILL To be entitled an Act to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code, consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to 2668 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents; to provide a procedure for distress warrant applications; to provide for the issuance of distress warrant summons; to provide for service of such summons; to establish a procedure for answer to summons and trial of the issues; to provide for payment of rent into court during pendency of distress warrant proceedings; to require tenants to retain possession of goods and property during pendency of distress warrant proceedings; to provide for payments of rent from the court during such proceedings; to provide for judgment and satisfaction upon determination of the issues; to provide for an appeal from such judgments; to provide pay ment of rent as a defense to distress warrant proceedings; to provide for a grant of distress warrants; to provide for execution and levy of dis tress warrant upon goods and property; to establish lien of landlord; to establish priorities of lien of landlord; to provide for a forthcoming bond; to provide for interposition and trial of claims of third persons; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants and consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407, is hereby stricken and repealed in its entirety. Section 2. Code Title 61, relating to landlord and tenant, is hereby amended by inserting therein a new Code Chapter to be known as Code Chapter 61-4, to read as follows: "CHAPTER 61-4 DISTRESS WARRANTS 61-401. Power of landlord to distrain for rent. 61-402. Application for distress warrant. 61-403. Summons to be served on defendant. 61-404. Answer and trial. 61-405. Payment of rent into court; tenant to retain possession of property. 61-406. Judgment and satisfaction. 61-407. Appeal. 61-408. Offer of payment by tenant. 61-409. Execution and levy. 31-410. Lien of landlord to attach from time of affidavit; priorities. 61-411. Bond. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2669 61-412. Claims by third persons, how interposed and tried. 61-401. Power of Landlord to Distrain for Rent.--The landlord shall have power to distrain for rent as soon as the same is due if the tenant is seeking to remove his goods from the premises. 61-402. Application for Distress Warrant.--When rent is due or the tenant is seeking to remove good's, the landlord, his agent, attorney in fact or attorney at law may, upon statement of the facts under oath, apply for a distress warrant before the judge of the Superior Court, State Court, Civil Court or Small Claims Courts within the county where the tenant may reside or where his property may be found. 61-403. Summons to be Served on Defendant.--When the affi davit provided for in Section 61-402 shall be made, the judge of the Superior Court, State Court or Civil Court before whom it was made shall grant and issue a summons to the marshal, sheriff or his deputy of the county where the tenant resides or his property may be found, a copy of which summons, together with a copy of the affidavit, shall be personally served upon the defendant. If the sheriff is unable to serve the defendant personally, service may be given by delivering said summons and affidavit to any person sui juris residing on the premises. The summons served on the defendant pursuant hereto shall command and require the tenant to appear at a hearing on a day certain not less than five nor more than twenty days from the date of actual service. 61-404. Answer and Trial.--At or before the time of the hearing the defendant may answer in writing. Also, the defendant may answer orally at the time of the hearing. If the answer is oral, the substance thereof shall be endorsed upon the affidavit. The answer may contain any legal or equitable defense, or counterclaim. If the tenant fails to answer, the court shall grant a distress war rant, and the plaintiff shall be entitled to a verdict and judgment by default for all rents due, in open court or chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the affidavit provided for in Section 61-4021 were supported by proper evidence without the intervention of a jury. If the tenant answers, a trial of the issue shall be had in accord ance with the procedure prescribed for civil action in courts of record. Every effort shall be made by the trial court to expedite a trial of the issues. The defendant shall be allowed to remain in possession of the premises and his property pending the final out come of the litigation; provided, however, that the tenant complies with the provisions of Section 61-405. 61-405. Payment of Rent into Court; Tenant to Retain Posses sion of Property.--In any case, the tenant shall comply with the following provisions: (a) At the time the tenant answers, the tenant shall pay into the registry of the trial court all rent admittedly owed prior to the issuance of the summons; provided, however, that in lieu of such 2670 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, payment the tenant shall be allowed to submit to the court a receipt indicating that payment has been made to the landlord. In the event that the amount of rent is in controversy, the court shall determine the amount of rent to be paid into court in the same manner as ex pressed in subsection (b) of this Section. (b) Thereafter, the tenant shall pay into the registry of the trial court all rent which becomes due after the issuance of the summons as said rent becomes due. If the landlord and tenant disagree as to the amount of rent, the parties, or one of them, may submit to the court any written rental contract for the purpose of establishing the amount of the rent to be paid into the registry of the court. If the amount of rent is in controversy and no written rental agreement exists between the tenant and landlord, the court shall require as the amount of rent a sum equal to the last previous rental payment made by the tenant and accepted by the landlord without written objection. (c) If the landlord is also seeking a dispossessory warrant against the tenant, pursuant to the provisions of Code Chapter 61-3', whence paid into court under Code Section 61-304 shall fully satisfy the requirements under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section. (d) After the date of service of the summons as provided in Section 61-403, the tenant shall not transfer, convey, remove, con ceal or hide his property or goods without either posting bond, as provided in Section 61-411, or complying with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Section. (e) If the tenant shall fail to comply with any of the provisions hereof, then the tenant shall not be entitled to retain possession of his property pending a trial on the merits, as provided by Section 61-404, unless he posts bond, as provided by Section 61-411. Failure to comply with any provisions of this Section shall in no way affect the tenant's ability to litigate the issues raised in his answer, but shall only affect possession of the property pendente lite. The prop erty involved shall be seized by the marshal, sheriff or deputy, as applicable, and held thereby for levy and sale after judgment, as provided by Section 61-409, if judgment is against the tenant. (f) The court shall order the clerk of the court to pay to the landlord the amounts paid into the registry of the court as the said payments are made, provided, however, that if the tenant claims that he is entitled to all or a part of said fund and such claim is an issue of controversy in the litigation, the court shall order the clerk to pay to the landlord without delay only that portion of the funds to which the tenant has made no claim in the proceedings. That part of the fund which is a matter of controversy in the litigation shall remain in the registry of the court until a final determination of the issues. 61-406. Judgment and Satisfaction.-- (a) If, on the trial of the case, judgment is against the tenant, judgment shall be entered TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2671 against the tenant for all rent due and for any other claim relating to the dispute and the distress warrant shall be granted. (b) If judgment is for the tenant, he shall be entitled to remain in the premises and in possession of his goods and property, and the landlord shall be liable for all foreseeable damages shown to have been caused by his wrongful conduct. Any funds remaining in the registry of the court shall be distributed to the parties in accordance with the judgment of the court. If the tenant has been deprived of possession of his property pendente lite pursuant to the provisions of Section 61-405 (e), the court shall order that the property be returned immediately to the tenant. 61-407. Appeal.--Any judgment by the trial court shall be appealable to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, as applicable, pursuant to Title 6 of the Georgia Code. If the judgment of the trial court is against the tenant and the tenant appeals this judg ment, the tenant shall remain in the premises and in possession of his goods and property; provided, however, that the tenant shall comply with all provisions of Section 61-405 or 61-411 until the issue has been finally determined on appeal. 61-408. Offer of Payment by Tenant.--In an action for non payment of rent, the tenant shall be allowed to tender, within seven days of the day the tenant was served with the summons pursuant to Section 61-402, to the landlord all rents allegedly owed plus the cost of the distress warrant. Such a tender shall be a complete de fense to the action. 61-409. Execution and Levy.--Whenever a distress warrant is granted pursuant to this Chapter, such distress warrant may be levied by the marshal, sheriff or deputy, duly qualified, on any property belonging to said tenant, whether found on the premises or elsewhere, who shall advertise and sell the same, as in the case of levy and sale under execution. 61-410. Lien of Landlord to Attach from Time of Affidavit; Priorities.--The landlord's lien for his rent shall attach from the time that the affidavit is made pursuant to Section 61-401 hereof, but it shall take precedence of no lien of older date except as to the crop raised on the premises. 61-411. Bond.--In all cases where the tenant may desire to transfer, remove or convey any of his goods or property after ser vice of summons, such tenant shall post bond with good security for a sum equal to the value of such property or the amount of the rent alleged to be due, whichever is less, to be estimated by the judge, for the delivery of such property at the time and place of sale, provided the property shall be found subject to such rent. Upon approval of such bond by the judge, the tenant may convey, transfer or remove such property without restriction. 61-412. Claims by Third Persons, How Interposed and Tried.-- When the property distrained may be claimed by a third person, the 2672 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, same shall be claimed on oath and bond given as required in cases of other claims, but shall be returned and tried as provided by law for the trial of the right of property levied upon by execution." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 33', nays 0, and the com mittee 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson, Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons, Turner Tysinger Warren Voting in the negative was Senator Barnes. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Hill Holloway Robinson Russell Traylor Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substt;i+tuntte^. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2673 Senator Warren of the 43rd moved that the following bill of the House be postponed until 9:45 o'clock A.M.: HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0'; the motion prevailed, and HB 605 was postponed until 9:45 o'clock A.M. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 633. By Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: Senate Sponsor: Senator Doss of the 52nd. A bill to amend an Act relating to the arrest of persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, regis tration, maintenance and inspection of motor vehicles so as to provide that a law enforcement officer may arrest persons accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance and inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers 2674 Sutton Tate Thompson JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Hill Lang-ford Russell Traylor On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 814. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Larsen of the 119th, Howard of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Reynolds of the 48th. A bill to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation so as to provide that for the purposes of Workmen's Compensation coverage only, employees of county and district health agencies, which are established under Georgia Code Chapter 88-2 shall be deemed em ployees of the State of Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holley Howard Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975 2675 Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barries Hamilton of 34th Hudson McDowell McDuffie Stephens Sutton Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Dean of 31st Duncan Garrard Hill Holloway Hudgins Russell Tate Traylor On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 7. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Senator Sutton of the 9th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in pass ing HB 814. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and HB 814 was reconsidered. On the passage of HB 814, previously reconsidered, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Coverdell Duncan Langford Russell Timmons 2676 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 872. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th. A bill to provide for the regulation of the importation, transportation, sale or possession of wild animals; to define certain terms; to provide for the authority of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of licenses and permits. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Pincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Coverdell Duncan Reynolds Russell Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. TUESDAY, MARCH 2,5, 1975 2677 Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the chair. HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Banks of the 17th. A bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans. Senator Tate of the 38th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 894 by adding in the title on line 4 of Page 1, immedi ately preceding the word "to", the following: "to amend Code Section 56-102, relating to the definition of 'insurance', so as to change the definition of the term 'insurance' so as to provide that such term shall not include any contract under which an association of taxicab owners undertakes to provide for coverages, benefits and efficient claims procedures substantially equivalent to those afforded by a policy of automobile liability insurance that complies with all of the requirements of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act on behalf of such taxicab owners; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to amend the 'Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act', ap proved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, so as to change the definition of the term 'owner' as used in said Act to include associations of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered; to provide an effective date;". By renumbering Section 2 and Section 3 as Section 5 and Section 6, respectively, and inserting three new Sections, to be designated Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4, to read as follows: "Section 2. Code Section 56-102 is hereby amended by adding, following the word 'contingencies' at the end of said Section: 'but shall not include any contract under which an association of taxicab owners undertakes to provide for coverages, benefits and efficient claims procedures substantially equivalent to those afforded by a policy of automobile liability insurance that complies with all of the requirement of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Repara tions Act, approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, on behalf of such taxicab owners', so that when so amended Code Section 56-102 shall read as follows: '56^102. "Insurance" defined.--"Insurance" is a contract which is an integral part of a plan for distributing individual losses whereby one undertakes to indemnify another or to pay a specified amount or benefits upon determinable contingencies but shall not 2678 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, include any contract under which an association of taxicab owners undertakes to provide for coverages, benefits and efficient claims procedures substantially equivalent to those afforded by a policy of automobile liability insurance that complies with all of the require ments of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act, approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, on behalf of such taxicab owners.' " "Section 3. The 'Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act', approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, is hereby amended by adding to the end of the first sen tence of subsection (e) of Section 2 the following: 'or an association of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered', so that when so amended subsection (e) of Section 2 of said Act shall read as follows: '(e) "Owner" means the natural person, corporation, firm, partnership, cooperative, association, group, trust, estate, organiza tion, or other entity in whose name the motor vehicle has been registered or an association of persons in whose names taxicabs are registered. If no registration is in effect at the time of an accident involving the motor vehicle, "owner" means the natural persons, corporation, firm, partnership, cooperative, association, group, trust, estate, organization, or other entity who holds the legal title thereto, or in the event the motor vehicle is subject to a security agreement or lease with an option to purchase with the debtor or the lessee having the right to possession, "owner" means the debtor or the lessee.'" "Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." The amendment offered by Senator Tate of the 38th was ruled not germane by Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding. Senator Bond of the 39th appealed the ruling by Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, that the amendment offered by Senator Tate of the 38th to HB 894 was not germane. Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, stated that the question was on sustaining the ruling of the Presiding Officer that the amendment was not germane. On the question to sustain the ruling of the Presiding Officer, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2679 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hill Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Traylor Turner Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bond Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudson Kidd Those not voting were Senators: Barker Russell Starr (presiding) Stephens Tate Tysinger Timmons On the question, the yeas were 42, nays 10, and the ruling of the Presiding Officer that the amendment was not germane was sustained. The Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance offered the following amendment: Amend HB 894 by adding on Page 1, line 4, in the title following the semicolon after the word "severability" the following: "to provide an effective date". By adding on Page 21, ending on line 33, following Section 2 the following: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4. On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0; and the cornmittee amendment was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to. 2680 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the passage of the bill, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Dean of 31st Holloway Reynolds Russell Starr (presiding) On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The President resumed the Chair. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 381. By Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A bill to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Marietta, Georgia, approved August 15, 1904, as amended, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 381 by adding in the title, immediately preceding the word "particularly" on line 3 of Page 1, the following: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2681 "particularly by an Act approved February 7, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2246), and". By adding in the title on line 6 of Page 1, immediately preceding the word "to", the following: "to change the provisions relating to membership on the Civil Service Board;". By renumbering Section 2 on Page 3 as Section 4 and adding two new Sections, to be designated Section 2 and Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding after Sec tion 2-0 a new Section, to be known as Section 2-P, to read as follows: 'Section 2-P. In addition to that territory presently embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Marietta, Georgia, the fol lowing parcels of land shall be included within the corporate limits of said city: Tract No. 1 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 1211, 16th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being part of Lot 68 and all of Lot 67 of the H. C. Lassiter Subdivision as shown by plat thereof by J. P. Phillips, C. E., dated October 3, 1945, and recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 99, Cobb County Records, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 67 of said subdivision; thence northwest along the northeast side of Halsey Drive, 65 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 67; thence continuing northwest along the northeast side of Halsey Drive, 5 feet to a point on the existing Marietta City limit line; thence northwest along the exist ing city limit line, 120' feet to a point on the southeast side of Gresham Avenue; thence northeast along the southeast side of Gresham Avenue, 40 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 69 of said subdivision; thence southeast along the southwest side of Lot 69, 60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 69; thence east along the north side of Lot 67, 73 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 67; thence southwest along the southeast side of Lot 67, 103.5 feet to a point on the northeast side of Halsey Drive and the point of begin ning. Tract No. 2 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 76 and 141, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, as per plat of survey made by Robert T. Weaver, dated April 6, 1971, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the south side of Chestnut Hill Road's 60* foot right of way, which is 150 feet from the intersection 2682 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, of the south side of Chestnut Hill Road's right of way with the east side of Hickory Drive's right of way and which is the northeast corner of Lot 41 of Kings Mountain South Subdivision, and running thence easterly and northeasterly along the southerly and southeasterly side of Chestnut Hill Road's right of way, 120 feet to an iron pin; running thence southeasterly, 408.8 feet to an iron pin; running thence westerly 164.8 feet to an iron pin on the east side of Lot 40 of said subdivision; running thence northerly along the easterly side of said Lot 40, 119 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of said Lot 40; running thence westerly along the north line of said Lot 40, 50 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of Lot 41 of said subdivision; running thence northwesterly along the northeasterly side of said Lot 41, 228.3 feet to the iron pin at the point of beginning. Tract No. 3 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 997, 16th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being property shown on plat of survey prepared for John E. Livaditis by R. Dan Lord, Surveyor, dated June 28, 1963, which is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin, at the northwest corner of said Land Lot and running thence south along the west original line of said Land Lot, 1576.8 feet to an iron pin on the northerly side of Allgood Road; thence easterly along the northerly side of said Allgood Road and following the curvature thereof 669.4 feet to an iron pin; thence north forming an interior angle of 112 degrees 20' minutes with the preceding course 300 feet to an iron pin; thence easterly forming an exterior angle of 102 degrees 57 minutes with the preceding course 100 feet to an iron pin; thence north forming an interior angle of 102 degrees 57 minutes with the preceding course 1011.4 feet to an iron pin on the north original line of said Land Lot; thence west forming an interior angle of 89 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds with the preceding course 728.5 feet to the northwest corner of said Land Lot and the point of beginning; but there is excepted from the fore going all the property heretofore conveyed by right of way deed from John E. Livaditis to the State Highway Department of Geor gia, dated April 30, 1965, and recorded in deed book 843, page 299, Cobb County Records, which property is described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the property line between the lands of the grantor and the lands now or formerly owned by R. E. McCleskey with the existing northwest right of way line of Allgood Road; running thence northerly along said property line to the inter section of a line which is 65 feet northwesterly of and parallel to the survey contour line of Allgood Road of Georgia Highway Project 1-75-3' (14) ; thence northeasterly along said parallel line to the west property line of the lands now or formerly owned by Trust Invest ment and Development Company, Inc.; thence southerly along said west property line to said existing right of way line; thence south westerly along said existing right of way line back to the point of beginning, together with the right to relocate a certain driveway. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2683 Tract No. 4 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 1134, 16th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southeast side of Roswell Road at the centerline of Sope Creek where said creek crosses the Highway 120 right of way; thence southeast along the centerline of Sope Creek 320 feet to a point; thence south 00 degrees 30 minutes west, 110! feet to an iron pin; thence south 40' degrees 43 minutes west, 111.72i feet to an iron pin; thence continuing south 40 degrees 43 minutes west, 105 feet to a point where this line intersects with the east right of way of State Highway 120 Loop; thence northwest along said right of way 540 feet to the centerline of Sope Creek and the point of beginning. Tract No. 5 All that tract or parcel of land lying' and being in Land Lot 1015, 16th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 589.4 feet north of and as measured along the westerly property line of Church Street Extension from its inter section with the northerly property line of Tower Road, at the inter section of Tower Road and Church Street Extension, said beginning point being a corner marked by an iron pin; thence northerly along the westerly property line of Church Street Extension for a distance of 104.6 feet to a corner; thence' westerly and forming an interior angle of 105 degrees 10 minutes a distance of 226.0 feet to a corner; thence southerly and forming an interior angle of S2 degrees 3 minutes a distance of 207.0 feet to a point; thence easterly and form ing an interior angle of 86 degrees 13 minutes a distance of 109.2 feet to a corner; thence northerly and forming an interior angle of 86 degrees 51 minutes a distance of 104.2 feet to a corner; thence easterly and forming an exterior angle of 84 degrees 42 minutes a distance of 160.0 feet to a corner on the westerly property line of Church Street Extension forming an interior angle of 74 degrees 25 minutes with the said property line of said Church Street Exten sion and the point of beginning. Tract No. 6 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 945 and 1000, 16th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Starting at a point on the northeast right of way line of Hayes Industrial Drive which point is 830.5 feet northwest of the point where the northwest right of way line of King Industrial Drive intersects the northeast right of way line of Hayes Industrial Drive; thence from said point of beginning southeasterly 324.1 feet along the northeast right of way line of Hayes Industrial Drive; thence northeast and forming an interior angle of 112 degrees 42 minutes 2684 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, to the last previous course for a distance of 79.7 feet; thence north west and forming an interior angle of 89' degrees 41 minutes to the last previous course for a distance of 350 feet; thence southwest and forming an interior angle of 90 degrees 31 minutes to the last pre vious course for a distance of 166.5 feet; thence on an arc along the east right of way line of Hayes Industrial Drive a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of beginning. Tract.No. 7 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 732, 733, 780', and 781 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southwestern side of the 200 foot right of way of U.S. Highway #41, 210 feet southeasterly as measured along the southwestern side of U.S. #41 Highway from the point formed by the intersection of the southeastern side of the 40 foot right of way of Smyrna-Roswell Road with the southwestern side of U.S. #41; running thence southeasterly along the south western side of U. S. Highway #41, 285 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 49 degrees 53 minutes west 753.9 feet to a concrete monument; running thence north 30 degrees 58 minutes west 610.9 feet to a concrete monument on the southeastern side of SmyrnaRoswell Road; running thence northeasterly along the southeastern side of Smyrna-Roswell Road, 471 feet to an iron pin; running thence south 39 degrees 30' minutes: east 210 feet to an iron pin; running thence north 58 degrees 49 minutes east 20'0 feet to a point on the southeastern side of U.S. #41 Highway and the point of beginning. Also: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 732, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southeasterly right of way line of Smyrna-Roswell Road, said point being 200 feet southwest of the southwesterly right of way line of U.S. #41 Highway; thence run ning in a southwesterly direction along the southeasterly right of way line of Smyrna-Roswell Road for a distance of 471.0'5 feet to a point; thence running in a northwesterly direction for a distance of 40 feet to a point on the northwest right of way line of Smyrna- Roswell Road; thence running in a northeasterly direction along the northwest right of way line of Smyrna-Roswell Road for a distance of 471.05 feet to a point; thence running in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 40 feet to the point of beginning. Tract No. 8 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 580, 581, 644, and 645 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2685 Beginning at a point located on the common corner of Land Lots 580, 581, 644, and 645 and thence running north 00 degrees 18 minutes 25 seconds east along the westerly land lot line of Land Lot 645 a distance of 1248.21 feet to a point and corner, said point and corner being the common corner of Land Lot 579, 580, 645, and 646; thence running north 88 degrees 52 minutes 07 seconds east along the northerly land lot line of Land Lot 645 a distance of 552.90 feet to a point and corner, said point and corner being located on the southerly right of way of Franklin Road; thence running south 42 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds west along the southerly right of way of Franklin Road a distance of 20.0 feet to a point and corner being located in the southerly right of way of Franklin Road; thence running south 52 degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds east along the southerly right of way of Franklin Road a distance of 151.46 feet, said distance being the tangent of an arc measuring 151.8 feet to a point, said point being located on the southerly right of way of Franklin Road; thence running south 59 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds east along the southerly right of way of Franklin Road a distance of 291.08 feet to a point and corner, said point and corner being located on the southerly right of way of Franklin Road; thence running south 00 degrees 17 minutes 24 seconds east a distance of 1018.64 feet to a point and corner said point and corner being located on the southerly land lot line of Land Lot 645; thence running north 89 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds west along the southerly land lot line of Land Lot 645 a distance of 922.71 feet to a point and corner being the common corner of Land Lots 645, 644, 580 and 581, and said point and corner being the point of beginning. Legal descrip tion is intended to yield a parcel of land containing 25.334 acres. Tract No. 9 Tract 'E' -- Parcel Two All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 651 and 652, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin found at the corner common to said Land Lot 651 and Land Lots 646, 647 and 650' of said District, and running thence south 89 degrees 57 minutes east along the line separating said Land Lots 650 and 651 a distance of 276.7 feet to an iron pin found at the intersection of said Land Lot line with the southwest line of the right of way of Interstate Highway No. 75 (a 300 foot right of way) ; running thence south 53 degrees 29 minutes 30' seconds east along the southeast line of said right of way a distance of 1237 feet to a northwest corner of the property now or formerly owned by William P. Ramsden; running thence south 0 degrees 14 minutes east along the west line of said Ramsden property a distance of 20 feet more or less to the center line of a creek; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of said creek, and following the meanderings thereof, a distance of 440 feet more or less to a northwest corner of said Ramsden property; running thence south 0 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds west along the west line of said Ramsden property a distance of 740 feet, more or less; continuing south 1 degree 6 minutes east along the west 2686 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, line of said Ramsden property a distance of 285 feet to a point; running thence south 34 degrees 9 minutes 30 seconds east along the west line of said Ramsden property a distance of 264.8 feet to the center of a 20 foot driveway easement; running thence south 68 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds west along said center line a distance of 450 feet to a railroad spike found on the northeast line of the right of way of Franklin Road (a 50 foot right of way) ; running thence north 65 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds west along the north east line of said right of way of Franklin Road a distance of 769.2 feet to an iron pin found at the intersection of the northeast line of said right of way of Franklin Road with the line separating said Land Lot 652 and Land Lot 645 of said District; running thence due north along said land lot line a distance of 368.2 feet to an iron pin found at the corner common to said Land Lots 645, 646, 651 and 652; running thence north 0 degrees 6 minutes 30 seconds west along the line separating said Land Lots 646 and 651 a distance of 1300.4 feet to the iron pin found at the point of beginning, being 38.31 acres.' " "Section 3. Said 1952 amendatory Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 7 the following new para graph : 'Notwithstanding any other provisions of this charter, the mayor and council by resolution may waive the 65 years of age limitation with respect to a member of the Civil Service Board.' " Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the House amendment to SB 381 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; ; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 381 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2687 The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 17 has met and submits the following recommendation: 1. That the Senate and House both recede from their respective positions. 2. That the Senate Substitute to HB 17 as amended by the attached amendment be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Sam W. Doss, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/ Terrell A. Starr Senator, 44th District /s/ George T. Warren II Senator, 43rd District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ J. Crawford Ware Representative, 68th District /s/ John W. Greer Representative, 43rd District /s/ Joe T. Wood Representative, 9th District The Senate Substitute to House Bill 17 is hereby amended as follows: By renumbering Sections 5, 6 and 7 as Sections 6, 7 and 8, respec tively. By adding a new Section 5, to read as follows: "Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection (c) at the end of Section 6, to read as follows: '(c) In addition to all other penalties provided for herein in the event that an insurer willfully fails or refuses to pay a person the benefits which such person is entitled to under this Act within sixty (60) days after proper proof of loss has been filed, the person may bring an action to recover such benefits, and if the insurer fails to prove that its failure or refusal to pay such benefits was in good faith, the insurer shall be subject to punitive damages.' " The Conference Committee Report No. 1 having been disagreed to by the House, Senator Doss of the 52 moved that a Second Conference Committee be appointed. 2688 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion the yeas were 36, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Presi dent appointed as a Second Conference Committee: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Starr of the 44th and Warren, of the 43rd. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 1086. By Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th and Dent of the 85th: A bill to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary approved March 28, 1961, so as to change certain of the provisions thereof pertaining to employees of the sheriff's office in such counties. Senator Lester of the 23rd moved that the Senate substitute to HB 1086 be receded from. , On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 1086 was receded from. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House insists on its position in substituting the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee in addition to interest. The House insists on its position in amending the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator to conduct investigations. TUESDAY, MARCH 2.5, 1975 2689 The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof. Senator Broun of the 46th assumed the Chair. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such appro priations for the operation of the State Government, 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. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 1701 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB 170 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Paul C. Broun Senator, 46th District /s/ Al Holloway Senator, 12th District /s/ John R, Riley Senator, 1st District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Joe Frank Harris Representative, 8th District /s/ Marcus Collins Representative, 144th District /s/ Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Representative, 57th District Conference Committee Substitute to HB 170: A BILL To be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make 2690 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 provide an effective date; 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 appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Shar ing Funds and an amended revenue estimate of $1,823,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch __..___.._._._.........___$ 8,192,000 1. Operations .-..--_........-__,,....,,-.-.,,......--.....--_._-. $ Total Funds Budgeted ..__...........___...........__.,,..._.... $ State Funds Budgeted _.._..___.,,_._._,,__..,,._._.,,,,___.$ 7,750,000 7,750,000 7,750,000 2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses ....,,.._,,_......._.._.._-......___........-_.,,,,........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.._-_......-,,.,,_.......__.--...$ State Funds Budgeted .......-._-.__......_--_-.-..,,--....$ 330,000 330,000 330,000 3. Georgia Official and Statistical Register ..... ..,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-...-__._....,,,,_..-......,,_.........$ State Funds Budgeted ..........._......_..--...........-....$ 112,000 112,000 112,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations ..............._- ........._._............-_........__.$ Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses--. $ Georgia Official and Statistical Register .-...._..._$ 7,750,000 330,000 112,000 For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, officials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Gover nor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commission ers on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2691 Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organiza tions, upon approval of the Legislative Services Com mittee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Com pact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legisla tive Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbish ing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legisla tive Budget Analyst; for compiling, publishing and dis tributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representa tives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnish ings, repairs, printing, seivices and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Govtrnment. The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Gov ernment. The Committee is hereby authorized to promul gate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended with out prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and pro grams which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other ap propriations. Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ._.......___.........._$ 2,455,000 1. Operations ......_.__......-._..._..-..-.,,.___.......,,_..-........___....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_.,,_,,,,..,,... $ State Funds Budgeted ._.....-__........._._.._....,,.___.._......$ 2,115,000 2,115,000 2,115,000 2. Tax Ratio Study .......................................................I Total Funds Budgeted .........................................I State Funds Budgeted __.._..........___......._._........__-$ 340,000 340,000 340,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations ..... ..___,,........__..........._...__.......__,,........__ $ Tax Ratio Study _._._______.__...._____.__..____.____..__,,__._,,_..$ 2,115,000 340,000 2692 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court _._._____.,,...-.$ 1,109,000 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 for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be al located for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-479. Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts -._......__.____....__.___.....___.$ 7,299,603 For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law. For payment of salaries, contingent expense allow ances, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus. For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Re view Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per an num for each additional Judge Emeritus position es tablished during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $6,000 per annum for each additional District At torney Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, further, that the listed appropriations shall be increased by the amount of $55,000 per annum for TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 each judgeship created by law during the 1975 session of the General Assembly. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is designated and commit ted for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for opera tions. Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals ._......._._--._.._...___..__.$ For the cost of operating the State Court of Ap peals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Em eritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Em eritus position established during the fiscal year. Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court. Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ......_.._.................__.____..._._.........._.......$ 2693 1,301,439 221,620 For the cost of operating the Administrative Of fices of the Court. Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports .__.............____...._._.__.._....$ 64,500 For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission .._..._.__._............,,_.___..._..._.______.___.._...,,.$ 10,000 For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions. Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: .....-_..__._._._.........___..._..______._-..__._._...._.....$ 7,425 For the cost of operating the Board of Court Re porting. 2694 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. Department of Administrative Services. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services ___._..-..-______._._..-......_-.________------..._-- $ 20,742,288.62 1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ... $ Capital Outlay ._.......... ..,,_________..._...._..._.._._-_ $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund __.____.____....__.___.._____________.________...-... $ Authority Lease Rentals ........._..__.__..............._..- $ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,-__.-.........._-_____-..-_--.......-.$ State Funds Budgeted ....._.._____...___.._......_______.___.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,854,696 290,000 240,000 3,112,753' 5,497,449 5,497,449 0 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is designated and commit ted to design, and install an automated electrical power management system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area. 2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services ..._.____._..-...._____._____....._.____.._.___._._._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ._..____.--.--....--_____.__....$ Travel ....-._...__.....-_._...._....____.......,,_,,..,,......._...._.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.................$ Publications and Printing .............,,,,,,_..._....._.,,_.....$ Equipment Purchases ..........--_---......--_._..__......--.$ Per Diem and Fees ....-_--_._----.--....------_.............$ Computer Charges ,,......._...--................_.............._.. $ Other Contractual Expense ._..._..........-.-_.............$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.___...-........._....._.........._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ..........._...............................$ Total Positions Budgeted 531,000 45,708 9,000 --0-- 5,500 2,000 --0-- 8,000 --0-- 601,203 601,203 35 3. Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services ........._,,_._........_._.._...........,,..._....$ Regular Operating Expenses .........-.-_._,,__............$ Travel ....._.._.._.........._......---.._..__.___................-. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -..........___._--$ Publications and Printing ...__........._.._......._._.........$ Equipment Purchases ..,,----_--..--_-----.----.---- $ Per Diem and Fees ._.......-..--.-,,-.-...._----.---,,...,,...$ Computer Charges ...-.....---..-......--...--..---.......I Other Contractual Expense --.--..,,.,,-.----.--_...--.$ 380,525 31,261 4,000 --0-- 12,000 3,500 --0-- 1,693,656 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2695 Total Funds Budgeted ..._-._..........-....__--......._.$ State Funds Budgeted _.___-__.____,,-------..__--$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,124,942 2,124,942 25 4. Self-Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services -.-_.....,,,,-.......,,_,,-_-.--_..,,.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____._.----_-__,,_-- _ $ Travel ,,.........._.,,,,_.--._....._.._......_.-_..__...--....._.,, $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-__.----_--_..$ Publications and Printing ..._....__,,.----...--...,,,,.$ Equipment Purchases --.....--__--------------,,_--- $ Per Diem and Fees ..--,,_--.,,.-....-..-,,...--------._.--.$ Computer Charges ,,.--.......-._.................-----...... $ Other Contractual Expense __---........-.,,----...... _. $ Workmen's Compensation ....,,....-._..-........_..,,._.-. $ Total Funds Budgeted ........-_........,,.._.,,......._...$ State Funds Budgeted _....-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 224,175 12,797 26,000 --0-- 3,000 1,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- 856,780 1,124,752 1,092,352 17 5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services ...,,_.._.._.._.. ^. -_,,...,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses __.,,.......-..-..,,._--..... $ Travel .-------_------ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-._..--,,______. $ Publications and Printing .,,_..____.._,,.-,,.____. $ Equipment Purchases _..._._._---__----------_--_.,,___--.$ Per Diem and Fees ..-.,,............_-..-.-...,,..-.......__,,--..$ Computer Charges _____._____..___.-___.__,,_-_--______..__ $ Other Contractual Expense ...................-..._.._..__.._. $ Total Funds Budgeted ______..___._____._._.._..._-__-_.__._..___$ State Funds Budgeted -.........-..._-__.....--.....-_..-._.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 689,630 86,798 12,000 --0-- 24,900 4,225 --0-- 17,000 8,500 843,053 843,053 53 6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services .__._.________..._.-___.-__-_--_.___.__._.$ Regular Operating Expenses .....__.,,--........,,.._____.$ Travel ....... ................. .....^... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._,,_,,.............$ Publications and Printing ,,-.,,._.--........._._._......___.$ Equipment Purchases .,,..,,..----.......--.-,,--_-._.-...--.$ Per Diem and Fees --..,,...._...._,,.--.,,,,___--................$ Computer Charges --,,..__.._,,,,___-_----_._.---__.--_----.$ Other Contractual Expense ,,..--------_.------ ...--. $ Total Funds Budgeted .......,,._-._........._..,,-_-......_..$ State Funds Budgeted ....._........_._.._..._.._..............$ Total Positions Budgeted 164,000 8,685 3,000 --0-- 1,220 1,100 --0-- --0-- --0-- 178,005 89,827 13 7. Property Management Administration Budget: Personal Services ___,,_..___.,,_,,___.__._____-____-__..--_,,___.._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ..........-,,------_.,,_.,, $ Travel ...-- ...-............ ..^$ 113,400 25,257 1,500 2696 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _________,,__._.--.$ Publications and Printing --._._.____.._._............__._..._.$ Equipment Purchases ....---.....__.--.______.._......._...-_....$ Per Diem and Fees ____._.---.,,......-...___._._._..._....,,,,...$ Computer Charges ,,,,,,__,,--___.,,_____$ Other Contractual Expense ._...__._._.._..,,._........._.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ... _.,,.....$ State Funds Budgeted _.......$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,300 2,000 --0-- 12,000 1,750 157,207 157,207 9 8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services ...................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_._._...._..............._..__.$ Travel .____.,,._._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________._--...$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ..........$ Per Diem and Fees ___._._,,...._-.____.__..____._.____....__.,,__._.$ Computer Charges .............. ..^, Rents and Maintenance Expense .--.___..-...._.__._----$ Other Contractual Expense _._____.__________.._._..__..__.__._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......... ..___$ State Funds Budgeted __._.______-____._._________.__.___.._.-.._$ Total Positions Budgeted 8,033,586 3,827,521 25,000 --0*-- 38,500 42,000 --0-- 150,000 7,794,381 1,060,000 20,970,988 9,000,000 624 9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services .......... ...^ ............ ^ Regular Operating Expenses --------......... $ Travel ........... ..............^ ............. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................$ Publications and Printing ...................$ Equipment Purchases .................. ....^ Per Diem and Fees .--.........-... _..._..$ Computer Charges ............................ .^ Other Contractual Expense _,,..-____-._____.____________,--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................ ^ State Funds Budgeted ...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 109,284 176,733 --0-- 155,000 --0-- 30,000 --0-- 1,800 --0-- 472,817 29,000 13 10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services ____.__,,,,__________._._____________________,,__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................I Travel .------__.___.____-...-._-._.--_____.......-_...-...-.-....-_.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _________.__,,_--$ Publications and Printing ..___.______.__._....,,_..........$ Equipment Purchases --_.__._---_,,_-._--_____.___.___._-$ Per Diem and Fees ................... .^ Computer Charges ..............................^ Other Contractual Expense ................ ..^ 1,125,000 222,210 9,000 --0-- 10,000 35,000 --0-- 40,000 7,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2697 Telephone Billings ...._.....,,_...______.______._..______.._-___._..-$ Total Funds Budgeted .............__-....._._....__.-...__..? State Funds Budgeted ___......_....,,__._._______..._.__...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 11,166,600 12,614,810 1,000,000 97 11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services .,,,,__,,_. ..... ,,-..--$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._.__. _._....._ $ Travel _.......__._....__._...,,_.-....__.___..._-.._...__.....____....._..-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................-- ^ Publications and Printing __......._______.__._...._.._.....____..$ Equipment Purchases ..._.._.....__,,,,____....___--._.__.,,,, $ Per Diem and Fees ......__._....._.._...._,,__-.__..___..,,..___._....$ Computer Charges _..__.._........_... $ Other Contractual Expense --- ------- -- .--_. -.- $ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted .. . ..........._........-..........._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted 849,570 861,849 7,000 --0-- 1,000 94,000 --0-- 5,000 --0-- 1,818,419 --0-- 75 12. Central Supply Services Budget: Personal Services . ..............................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _._......._ $ Travel ...__......._.-....,,.__.,..-___-.._-_........__..-...___.__..._-.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______,,._____ .. $ Publications and Printing ,,_.__..._-..,,..._,,_.__..__-._... $ Equipment Purchases _..____._._.._.______._,,__.__._.-_________.$ Per Diem and Fees --. .-.._.....-..._.__.--..__.._-..-_........-- $ Computer Charges ___.,_.-_____..___,,___.--_______._.-___..__.__.$ Other Contractual Expense --.-..----....---...-..--.-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..._..._.__-....._-._....--_... .____..$ Total Positions Budgeted 80,318 398,125 1,000 --0-- 5,000 4,000 --0-- 2,500 1,275 492,218 --0-- 9 13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services .____....--___.-.._-.__-..-,,_.__...,,__-..._._-- $ Regular Operating Expenses __.----_.....----.,,---- $ Travel __,, .._._..-._.____-....._____...._.__...__.___-..._____.....,,...-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._.............,,$ Publications and Printing .__......_..__..._._._....,,.__......__.$ Equipment Purchases .-..__....___-......___...,,._._....___-.$ Per Diem and Fees ._...._..__.....___.-...___-_......___-..._._..__. $ Computer Charges ..___.__.....__......__..._,,..._._....__...--.$ Other Contractual Expense __.._________,,_____ ..__........_..$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.._........_.,,....___........._......_-.$ State Funds Budgeted .._......_.. . ......_.....__.__.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 140,000 50,000 20,500 --0-- 8,000 17,000 22,000 --0-- 1,970.62 259,470.62 259,470.62 10 14. Volunteer Services Budget: Personal Services ....._.___.....___--.-___._-..-.____-_.._-_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.__._,,..__._--.._.__....-- $ Travel ,,._......___....._-__.....____-._.....-........._._......__......._-_-..$ 33,834 5,201 1,850 2698 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.____________.$ Publications and Printing ...........^ .........................$ Equipment Purchases ...........................................^ Per Diem and Fees -_,,__..--_.-____-_..____._____________-...--.,,$ 'Computer Charges ............... ^......... ... ^.......^ Other Contractual Expense .................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................^ State Funds Budgeted .............. ............... ^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 4,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 2,400 47,785 47,785 2 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..............^........ ..................... ^ 12,474,322 Regular Operating Expenses ..-...-..-.-.--.-.-.-.__--..--_... $ 5,752,140 Travel ____________________.._.________.___.____._..,,____._..__________.$ 119,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --__....,,,,..,,.$ 155,000 Publications and Printing -...---____..,,..............,,......._.$ 114,920 Equipment Purchases ,,___--_-.-................_..__..,,...... $ 235,825 Per Diem and Fees __......--...----__..._..................--...._.$ 22,000 Computer Charges ...................................4 1,930,956 Other Contractual Expense ...................... ^ 1,082,895.62 Rents and Maintenance Expense ...................... $ 7,794,381 Workmen's Compensation ..........._..__,,._...._.........,,. $ 856,780 Direct Payments to Authority for Operations ...,,,,__,,_...........,,..__.._................._..,,... $ 1,854,696 Capital Outlay ................................................ ^ 290,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ^..^........ ........................$ 240,000 Authority Lease Rentals ............................$ 3,112,753 Telephone Billings ....................................$ , 11,166,600 Section 11. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture ...............$ 16,129,448 1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services ..........._....--,,_..__......._......___---..$ Regular Operating Expenses --.---.___,,_._..............-.$ Travel ........... .^.......^ ......... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_........_....$ Publications and Printing ____._..._..................--_._-_ $ Equipment Purchases .....--....,,..,,_-.._._......._.........$ Per Diem and Fees ..........._......_--.....,,._....._......_.$ Computer Charges ....-,,-.-..-.--_-.-.--...-.--...........----$ Other Contractual Expense ---.-.------.-.........----..-.$ Fire Ant Eradication ................................ ....^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................._....._.___._.$ State Funds Budgeted ^.................................. $ Total Positions Budgeted 2,100,426 148,440 89,500 32,000 24,400 54,700 1,400 --0-- --0-- 1,500,000 3,950,866 3,859,866 . 193 2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services ..... ^................................ ........$ Regular Operating Expenses ___--..._.------_----$ 630,983 96,166 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2699 Travel _...-.....-.-_.._.-.....-,,__-........__-_._-..._..____-....--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._.,,___.____._ $ Publications and Printing ...,,._.___.._....__._....._..,,___.$ Equipment Purchases .--....---._,,.....--__-_-._..__^----$ Per Diem and Fees --_.,,,,..--...._.__--_----_.----------$ Computer Charges ________.-_---__,,--_..------_,,-_----. $ Other Contractual Expense _________.--..__-_________. _-- $ Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .__.__...... $ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract __..,..---- $ Poultry Improvement Contract --..------_----_----.$ Veterinary Fees -_____.-_,,--_________-----_-,,.__------.$ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology __________________ $ Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease .,,._._-........_..-__--....._____-... $ Indemnities ___..........__.___.....-........__._..__.......___.__......._.. $ Total Funds Budgeted ......_..__-.-.......__.-.....-_.__.-- $ State Funds Budgeted ..__-.........-__.__-..-....___-....$ Total Positions Budgeted 35,000 7,000 9,575 8,788 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000 250,000 250,000 100,000 2,977,512 2,977,512 51 3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services ... .....__..._...........__.__.........,,...__...- $ Regular Operating Expenses _____----__.._..____..-.... $ Travel ___..______.-__.____-._____,, $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........_--..... $ Publications and Printing .__.__..................._........... $ Equipment Purchases ....----...-._.......--. ,,......,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ,,_..-_...........__.__._.._..._...._.__..........$ Computer Charges __.........--.._.._--.--....--..----_.---- $ Other Contractual Expense ..._.....__.....-.....,,_._..__...... $ Advertising Contract _.........__................_.__.__............ $ Authority Lease Rentals ._._......_._--._....._.._.___.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................I State Funds Budgeted ......_.__............-_-._...-........._.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,124,054 184,670 33,200 10,000 12,000 2,500 2,700 --0'-- 31,100 35,000 945,000 2,380,224 2,241,294 101 4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services ......,,._...................._._................__..$ Regular Operating Expenses .....,,..--.-._...,,_._----.-. $ Travel ...__._.._.............___..........._...._,,._...._.........__........ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--.....------.$ Publications and Printing ____._______________________._______.__.$ Equipment Purchases ...-.--......_...-..-....-.__-..-..-.-...... $ Per Diem and Fees --_------..--...--.-----_---.-_.------.$ Computer Charges ___.___.___-.._____________.__________.___.._. $ Other Contractual Expense ,,,,,,......,,,,,,_,,.._._._.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .-._.._.,,.__-..-_...__.,,._-....._...$ State Funds Budgeted --.-........-.----........---....-.I Total Positions Budgeted 1,285,756 55,850 160,000 40,000 2,750 5,475 1,549,831 1,549,831 124 2700 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services -._.___..__.___._______.______.__--_.____._________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel .............................. ...^, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______..____________$ Publications and Printing ......... 4 Equipment Purchases ._._....._..._.._..._.,,.$ Per Diem and Fees ..................... ^...$ Computer Charges ............... ..^ Other Contractual Expense _..________.___._________.._......__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............__._......_ $ State Funds Budgeted . .. . $ Total Positions Budgeted 776,588 66,030 16,200 --0-- 19,100 7,100 1,000 145,156 --0-- 1,031,174 1,014,174 55 6. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services ___.._._____________________._--._.............._____$ Regular Operating Expenses .$ Travel ...... ^ .......................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... ............. $ Publications and Printing . .$ Equipment Purchases ...........................$ Per Diem and Fees . ^ .......................... ...^ Computer Charges ..............--..____----....... $ Other Contractual Expense .................... ..^ Total Funds Budgeted ............. 4 State Funds Budgeted .....$ Total Positions Budgeted 7. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget: Personal Services ....................$ Regular Operating Expenses _.._._...,,. .......$ Travel ..........-.........____._....__.._..,,____......_._..._,,............. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._.___.__..._..$ Publications and Printing ........._..._..__.._._.._..._..__._..$ Equipment Purchases _________.,,__._....._........___..._.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ........_,,.._.....,,....$ Computer Charges .........................$ Other Contractual Expense ______________--__-_--__-_,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................^, State Funds Budgeted ___._.....__.,,.,,.....,,..................$ Total Positions Budgeted 8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services ............................^% Regular Operating Expenses ___.___.------.--....--.- $ Travel ...................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--__,,--.______.$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ___..__._.___._.______----.--.--.....--..$ Per Diem and Fees ............................. ^ Computer Charges ,,---.---.....--.--,,.,,----------------$ 112,539 232,410 1,500 --0-- 315,000 3,800 -- 0-- --0-- --0-- 665,249 665,249 11 643,404 89,975 60,200 20,500 6,000 19,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 839,079 839,079 61 524,532 40,100 25,500 --0-- 3,200 2,500 1,000 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Other Contractual Expense ________________________________ $ Total Funds Budgeted ._._.__.____.__,,,,_..._._._....._-.._..._... $ State Funds Budgeted $ Total Positions Budgeted 2701 --0-- 596,832 596,832 38 9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget: Personal Services ______________________..__..._.._.._'_.._..___...._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.___.,,,,.---.,,_--._--.$ Travel ._......-._._.._...__..____._..__.__.__________._._...________________.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........... $ Publications and Printing ____________________________________ $ Equipment Purchases _______.___.,,______________.. .............. $ Per Diem and Fees .._...............,,............__..._____.____..$ Computer Charges .................. ^ Other Contractual Expense ______..,,..._.___,,._..___,,______ $ Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,301,381 56,100 115,000 49,000 4,500 2,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,527,981 1,349,981 107 10. Meat Inspection Budget: Personal Services .... ..............................................I Regular Operating Expenses ............................... ^ Travel ............. .......,,......_......._.__._.__.___.____.___.__........ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.......__. _..... $ Publications and Printing .._................... .,.............$ Equipment Purchases ___..__.....___. ...._._.__.. ..... .........$ Per Diem and Fees ... ...................._..........._._......$ Computer Charges ..................... ..^ Other Contractual Expense ............._.......__..........._ $ Total Funds Budgeted _._. ._._._.._...._....__................... $ State Funds Budgeted. ........................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted 1,724,940 38,350 135,800 --0-- 4,000 540 60,000 --0-- 32,000 1,995,630 835,630 144 11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations .-..--..-.....--..._______... Total Funds Budgeted ................... State Funds Budgeted _..._._..........,,. 200,000 200,000 200,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ___._________._._..._______,,_.___.___._____________.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._._._._........._._.___.___.$ Travel _.__.... ____ ._._._..........__...._____..._.____...__..._.._._....... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................. ^ Publications and Printing .._..._..._................-......_._.$ Equipment Purchases .............__.______.___...__._........... $ Per Diem and Fees __..___...,,.........._.....__......._..__..__._ $ Computer Charges ......_.___._._.___....._._....................._...$ Other Contractual Expense ._.._._..._..._....._._........._.. $ Fire Ant Eradication .__..._.......................,,....___.___._ $ 10,224,603 1,008,091 671,900 158,500 400,525 106,403 66,100 145,156 63,100 1,500,000 2702 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract ............$ Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract __.____..._.. $ Poultry Improvement Contract ,,.--..----..__..___.___.$ Veterinary Fees _-_.__,,_,,,,.._,, $ Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology ........................$ Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease ,,_____,,_,,_______,,,,._$ Indemnities ,,,......_.......,,......._,,__ ,, _.. $ Advertising Contract ..__,,..........._......._............._-.$ Authority Lease Rentals __..________..________-_..__-__-__..$ Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations ..-,,_.,,-_$ 220,000 330,000 515,000 525,000 250,000 250,000 100,000 35,000 945,000 200,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $50,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting. Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance ,,,,._..___.____________________________._.._._-_______.$ 1,580,637 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services .__.__._..._..............,,___.________.__.,,._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ____..-._----_-__.__,,_______.$ Travel -,,_______,,,,_.___,,__,,.__.,,.__.,,_.,,. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__..__.___.._..... $ Publications and Printing ___.,,..,,,,........................_ $ Equipment Purchases ----___--_----.-----_------_--_..$ Per Diem and Fees ..__.__--__-_____________--__--__._--__-._____ $ Computer Charges _,,_________,,_,,-._________$ Other Contractual Expense _----.--_--------_--,,,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ___._________-_________,,..,,_.______.$ State Funds Budgeted _.....,,..............-_._..__..__.....___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 324,318 56,589 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,843 1,000 9,919 --0-- 412,669 412,669 20 2. Examination Budget: Personal Services ,,,,__.._....__--,,,,-$ Regular Operating Expenses --.----------------.--.$ Travel ._______,,__.____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.--..........$ Publications and Printing ,,..................,,,,,,,,.______._ $ Equipment Purchases ....,,,,_____.___----_--,,----....._$ Per Diem and Fees ___.___,,_._.......,,._......--.,,___.____.__...$ Computer Charges --.,,..--_-.--.___-,,---.---,,_.,,.........$ Other Contractual Expense _____.___--------..----..--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.___.___.___....__,,.._..................$ State Funds Budgeted __--....._.........----..-...__-._$ Total Positions Budgeted 919,326 12,400 229,285 --0-- --0-- 6,957 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,167,968 1,167,968 62 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ............................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .._...--...-....,,--------..$ Travel _......._._....-_-.- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,.-..--_.-----.$ Publications and Printing _.____._....__..__._._,,__......,,- $ Equipment Purchases _.___............_._.____.:._...._..._--$ Per Diem and Fees ................................--..^ Computer Charges ................................^....^ Other Contractual Expense .....................................^ 2703 1,243,644 68,989 234,285 --0-- 12,000 10,800 1,000 9,919 --0-- Section 13. Department of Community Development. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Development _........._..__.___......-.....,,__,,_...._..._.._- ....... $ 16,459,499 1. Industry Budget: Personal Services .......^. ......................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ._.....--..........-..--.._ $ Travel .....-__.--. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --........._._--- $ Publications and Printing .__........._......._.,,............ $ Equipment Purchases _...._...,,....--_..____._.._.---- $ Per Diem and Fees .............................^, Computer Charges ....._.___-.,,....-..,,--._....,,....-....-....--_.$ Other Contractual Expense ______...__._._.__________..._.... $ Total Funds Budgeted .................^.....................$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ..........................._..-..... $ Total Positions Budgeted 2. Research Budget: Personal Services .._........._......,,.___.__..__..,,,,. $ Regular Operating Expenses ----...._------ .......... $ Travel ..........-....-,,_-.,,....._..........._-__..-................_.__ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._--.--. --... $ Publications and Printing ......,,__..._..__...............,,__ $ Equipment Purchases ............--..................--.----..9 Per Diem and Fees .._____......_............__.__..._.__,,............$ Computer Charges _.......,,......_...._--_..._..........._...-_._- $ Other Contractual Expense .._... .........._.._,,_..._..... $ Total Funds Budgeted ._........_....___..__............._..._.$ State Funds Budgeted ....._._.-.............-......__.._..-. $ Total Positions Budgeted 3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services _.___.____,,.__.........-.____._.__......._..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--__.--..-...........--...$ Travel ...,,.___-_--................___--_----.....-.......__..__-__--.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..._...........-- $ Publications and Printing ____...,,............._...._-,,___-.._.$ 260,000 22,599 35,000 --0-- 2,000 --0-- 4,500 --0-- --0-- 324,099 324,099 15 227,130 53,793 5,000 --0-- 2,000 1,240 1,800 19,465 --0-- 310,428 292,428 17 649,000 347,069 30,000 --0-- 300 2704 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Equipment Purchases ____---__,,_______-. Per Diem and Fees .._____-- ........_ Computer Charges --.._,,--_._....--_Other Contractual Expense .......... Capital Outlay -_________.._________. Local Welcome Center Contracts __. Total Funds Budgeted ,,__ State Funds Budgeted _...._.............._. Total Positions Budgeted 3,100 52,000 4,000 --0-- 10,000 85,000 1,180,469 1,180,469 70 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $10,000 is designated and committed to purchase land for a Welcome Center on 1-20 West. 4. Community Affairs Budget: Personal Services .^--...........$ Regular Operating Expenses ....... $ Travel . ,, _- .$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___,.__._.-..........$ Publications and Printing .................................... ^ Equipment Purchases ..._._.____.._.........-._.__..___,,.-...__. $ Per Diem and Tees .................. ....^ Computer Charges --,,._.--_--.--__--,,---,,--............... ^ Other Contractual Expense ......... ........^, Total Funds Budgeted .............. ^ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services ...... ^ ....... $ Regular Operating Expenses .__..._.,,_.___._._.....--.___ $ Travel ____..__...___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,._..,,-______.$ Publications and Printing -......-__.___.._.._....__..____....$ Equipment Purchases ._,,-----_--._._--------_.__--_--.$ Per Diem and Fees ................ .........^ Computer Charges ........................ ^ Other Contractual Expense ____.,,.,,.-,,,,______.....__.__$ Promotional Parade Floats ....______..........__.__,,,,_.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,_____-.-.....___.__........,,_..__...$ State Funds Budgeted .,,-.....__.__._......_.____....,,.__...__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 6. International Budget: Personal Services ...................... ....^ Regular Operating Expenses -......---___...._.------$ Travel ................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .--__--,,----_..$ Publications and Printing _.__._,,......,,___.___,,.....,,-__.___.$ Equipment Purchases ............................ ^ Per Diem and Fees .....__,,...........___.___.._...,,.__-__.___...$ Computer Charges ___........_...____.......__.____.........._.___.$ 351,050 35,442 15,000 --0-- 7,448 3,141 2,520 --0-- --0-- 414,601 173>,534 20 484,436 306,196 18,000 --0-- 30,450 1,300 12,000 2,000 --0-- 28,000 882,382 825,431 32 110,217 67,466 40,853 --0-- 1,050 400 150,884 4,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 2,5, 1975 2705 Other Contractual Expense __.___.-_-_,,_________.________.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .......... $ State Funds Budgeted .... $ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 374,870 374,870 7 7. Advertising Budget: Advertising . .$ Total Funds Budgeted ______.,,_________._________.._.____.______.$ State Funds Budgeted _...._.._.-...-__-_.....-__._............$ Total Positions Budgeted 785,190 785,190 785,190 0 8. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions Budget: Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions ........... $ Total Funds Budgeted . $ State Funds Budgeted ... .............................. ... $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,170,000 1,170,000 1,170,000 0 9. Area Development Budget: HUD-701 Planning Grants ..__._.._...._._._.......__.._..... $ Total Funds Budgeted .............. $ State Funds Budgeted ._...__...._.._.__..........___.._...._.___.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,365,000 1,365,000 -- 0-- 0 10. Ports Authority Budget: Authority Lease Rentals .....__........._............_........_$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .... ........_:........ $ Total Funds Budgeted _.._........._.. ............ __._._____.$ State Funds Budgeted .......... ......................... ...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,790,000 5,500,000 8,290,000 8,290,000 0 11. World Congress Center State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...... . . ... ....... $ Total Funds Budgeted - ....._......._._...._...........__...... $ State Funds Budgeted _. .. ........ ........... ......... $ 3,043,478 3,043,478 3,043,478 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ....._._.........___..._......._.__..._..._..._.__..$ Regular Operating Expenses _._......._.._... ......__..._... $ Travel ...... .__.__.........___.._........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... . .... .....$ Publications and Printing .. ... . ....._..... ......._........ $ Equipment Purchases _..--..--..----.....-----........--. $ Per Diem and Fees ..... ......_._._...$ Computer Charges ......_..__._._........_._.___...................$ Other Contractual Expense ........... .........._... ..... $ Capital Outlay ...._._...$ 2,081,833 832,565 143,853 --0-- 43,248 9,181 223,704 29,465 --0-- 10,000 2706 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Local Welcome Center Contracts .,,. Advertising _.........-_._.__,,..._.,,.__...._ Promotional Parade Floats ....-__._..._.. Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions -----,,_.-- HUD-701 Planning Grants ___..........,,_. Authority Lease Rentals ........__...,,..... State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...---........-..-....-- 85,000 785,190 28,000 1,170,000 1,365,000 2,790,000 8,543,478 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed $52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of a general cargo facility on Colonel's Island in Glynn County, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. B. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission _..._.__.__.___._,,.$ 1,017,110 1. Planning and Grant Administration Budget: Personal Services _...._.___....._,,........._,,.....__........,,__...$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,----.....-..,,..-_._--....._$ Travel ,,-_.........____......-.........._...._...-,,........,,........_....... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----_____..--__$ Publications and Printing _.--...----.....----....----.....$ Equipment Purchases ____..___--__----.__,,--_-_-__--_...._ $ Per Diem and Fees ......,,.._.................,,_._........__.......$ Computer Charges -- .___,,,,.___._._.--.....'........_....,,..._.,,. $ Other Contractual Expense __-.---,,__----__--_.--_...,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted .-..._......-.-.-....._-................$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................I Total Positions Budgeted 556,215 67,260 22,600 --0-- 8,750 1,000 11,000 --0-- --0-- 666,825 66,683 35 2. Crime Statistics Center Data Budget: Personal Services ......___..........,,..............-.,,........__.....$ Regular Operating Expenses --_--.-_____.._-_,,_._______ $ Travel ___......___.._......._._....__..__..._.._...........,,_.__..,,....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.....---_,,..$ Publications and Printing ................,,_._.......,,........_.$ Equipment Purchases ,,_.-_____.___,,_-______.,,____.__.-.,,,,___ $ Per Diem and Fees ..____.________.___..______.__,,______._____._____$ Computer Charges ._.___......._.....,,____..,,_,,..._...____....$ 66,521 16,690 6,750 --0-- 4,300 450 3,000 7,315 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2707 Other Contractual Expense _,,____.--__________-________,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .................. .^ State Funds Budgeted ................ i Total Positions Budgeted 3. Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services ......._..... ......$ Regular Operating Expenses ................... $ Travel __..._.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.. ..__,,.--._. $ Publications and Printing .. ........_..._.-- $ Equipment Purchases .--.. .....__..........__..,,..._.__..,,.-. $ Per Diem and Fees .... ...--_-._.-..,,_.--_.-___-..--._._-_...-- $ Computer Charges ...__.._ .__...-...._ $ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .................................. .....^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 105,026 --0-- 4 34,270 5,910 2,400 --0-- 750 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 43,330 4,333 2 4. LEA A Grants Budget: LEAA Action--Local ....__.........___._._....._................... $ LEA A Action--State ............................................^ LEAA State Buy-In .... ..... $ LEAA Discretionary ...............................................^ LEAA Planning .................... $ Total Funds Budgeted ..._____..._._.______....__....._...._$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................j Total Positions Budgeted 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094 225,000 475,600 13,576,040 946,094 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................^ Travel _.._..........,..........._.._... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._ ..._......--. $ Publications and Printing ......_......._._...._......._._..... $ Equipment Purchases ......-........---._.........._.........-- $ Per Diem and Fees ...... $ Computer Charges _._.._...._....._......__..................._......$ Other Contractual Expense .......................... ......__...$ LEAA Action Local .......... ..................................... $ LEAA Action State _...._......_.............._......_.......__.__. $ LEAA State Buy-In .... ...._.._._..........._........._.._......$ LEAA Discretionary ...............................................^ LEAA Planning .. ..._._.........._.._..............._...,...._._.....$ 657,006 89,860 31,750 --0-- 13,800 1,450 14,000 7,315 :--0-- 7,278,986 4,650,360 946,094 225,000 475,600 For general administrative cost of operating the De partment of Community Development, including adver tising expense and Grants for Area Planning and De velopment Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, includ ing the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local governmental units. 2708 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General . ____$ 3,395,074 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services ....... $ Regular Operating Expenses ____-- ......_.......... ._ $ Travel ._.-.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--....____--,,_..$ Publications and Printing ......................................if Equipment Purchases --._....._______._.__...._______...___..$ Per Diem and Fees ................................................... ^, Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense _._..__.----_.__----__..---- $ Total Funds Budgeted ...... % State Funds Budgeted ............................................ ^ Total Positions Budgeted 322,000 60,355 13,800 --0-- 5,200 300 9,200 --0-- --0-- 410,855 410,855 21 2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services .................................................... ^, Regular Operating Expenses ................................ ^ Travel _._......._........ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................^ Publications and Printing- _..._______.___-______.._______._______.$ Equipment Purchases _._____.--.___.__-_________.--_____________.$ Per Diem and Fees _._-..__.__.--.._._______.._____-.______.._____$ Computer Charges ...................................................^ Other Contractual Expense --..._..--. ._.,,... .._.--..__.$ Capital Outlay ._..___._...___....._._......_.._.__.....__._...._. .._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._..._..._.._._.._.._._...,,._.._._..__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ... % Total Positions Budgeted 524,000 23,500 7,000 --0-- 28,000 700 8,200 26,500 --0-- 6,000 623,900 623',900 40 3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services __.._.........._...__.._._._...._._...._.__._......__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._...__.,......._--._......_..$ Travel ......... __.__-.______..._____.,,________..__.____._.____.____..__....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... ................ $ Publications and Printing ._........_........._........__..._..___.$ Equipment Purchases ----.._.----._..-..-._.._---...._.-..--.$ Per Diem and Fees __....______.._..____.___.__________________._____.$ Computer Charges ................ ^ Other Contractual Expense ..........--....._..--..-._._-.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted _.__......_.__........_.._...._.__........... $ State Funds Budgeted ......... ......._......_._..................$ Total Positions Budgeted 4. Information and Enforcement Budget: Personal Services .._....._._._....._._......._......_........._.._._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................I Travel . . .$ 217,000 22,636 15,000 50,400 1,600 --0-- --0-- -- 0-- --0-- 306,636 306,636 16 371,000 31,600 14,500 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........... $ Publications and Printing _________ ......._......_ . _____ $ Equipment Purchases _........................... _._.._..__..._$ Per Diem and Fees _................_.._..._..............._.. ... $ Computer Charges _____ ___________ _.__...__.___. .._..____$ Other Contractual Expense . _________ _ ...... _ ..$ Total Funds Budgeted ____. .......................... .... $ State Funds Budgeted _. ............................. ....__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 2709 12,600 5,000 700 5,000 --0-- --0-- 440,400 440,400 32 5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget: Personal Services _ ............................................ $ Regular Operating Expenses __....--._......._. --_._____$ Travel .............. ................................................ ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......... .. ... $ Publications and Printing _____ ............. .__ ... . $ Equipment Purchases ....._. .. ...................... ...^ Per Diem and Fees ..... .............. ............. _______$ Computer Charges . ............. ..--..... ....... . $ Other Contractual Expense . ..... .. ... .. $ Total Funds Budgeted _______ .... ._______________$ State Funds Budgeted . .. _____ _ ______ $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,215,000 74,433 150,200 151,200 20,000 1,950 500 --0-- --0-- 1,613,283 1,613,283 113 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _ ____________ _________ ______._$ Regular Operating Expenses ........ ............. _ __ $ Travel . _ .... _. _ ..... __ ... .............. ....... .... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... _ ... _ _ $ Publications and Printing _____ ______ ..._.$ Equipment Purchases ...... ._ ... _____ __ ......... $ Per Diem and Fees _ .................... ............ _ ____ $ Computer Charges .............. ____________ ________________ $ Other Contractual Expense . .... ....... __----____ $ Capital Outlay ...................... _ _______ _ ........$ 2,649,000 212,524 200,500 214,200 59,800 3,650 22,900 26,500 --0-- 6,000 Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense . _________ __ $ 1,647,404 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services .. ______________ ________ _$ Regular Operating Expenses _________ .______$ Travel _____________ .................................................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... .. ... $ Publications and Printing ....... ________ _ _____ $ Equipment Purchases ........ . ____________ _________ $ Per Diem and Fees _______________ _____ ... _. $ Computer Charges ______________ _____ .... $ Other Contractual Expense ... . ......... . . .... $ 553,415 85,300 5,500 --0-- 32,000 5,000 8,500 --0-- --0-- 2710 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, National Guard Units Grants ................... $ Georgia Military Institute Grant ___......_........,,......_. $ Civil Air Patrol Contract ........................................$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..._.______.____.____.__.__..__._____.___$ State Funds Budgeted _._.._......__..........___._...._..........$ Total Positions Budgeted 200,000 16,000 50,000 955,715 955,715 36 2. Civil Defense Budget: Personal Services ____,,,,._,,._,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses _._______.--_----__--..----$ Travel ..._......._-..._.__......__.....,,......____.....-.-........._..___.._.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..,,.___._--..,,$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ------..-----------------_----.? Per Diem and Fees ............ $ Computer Charges ___...__._--___.--_.__._____--._.......------$ Other Contractual Expense .--_.. _._..........._......._.... $ Total Funds Budgeted _........._. .................................^ State Funds Budgeted _______._....__.____,,._. .................$ Total Positions Budgeted 501,724 70,936 21,000 --0'-- 6,500 4,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 604,159 307,071 35 3. Community Shelter Planning Budget: Personal Services ........................... $ Regular Operating Expenses -_.___..,,..--._.___.,,..--.$ Travel ..... -,,.__._,,,,__.___..._,..__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--______.____.._ $ Publications and Printing ___,,___.._.,,_,,__._..__._.._..,,....$ Equipment Purchases ............................ $ Per Diem and Fees ___,,_,,--____._._--._____,,__.._______._._--___ $ Computer Charges ................... .................^ Other Contractual Expense ......................$ Total Funds Budgeted ___________-.______.__..,,_.___...,,____.._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.........._--,,.......--.__.__-...--__-$ Total Positions Budgeted 97,247 3,500 12,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 113,247 --0-- 7 4. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ....^ ........ .....4 Travel ..._.....-_..-..........-___..........-__-....._..-_.__.......-._.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...-..-.____,,..... $ Publications and Printing ...._.._,,......,,,,_....._..,,_.___.$ Equipment Purchases .................--......................--.$ Per Diem and Fees ......-..---,,.,,,,_...--..___....,,_._..........$ Computer Charges __._.......___..--...-...._..---.....-..--..--$ Other Contractual Expense ...... ..............--........--.$ Total Funds Budgeted _...__....._-_-...._-_-._-..,,.- $ State Funds Budgeted .............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 59,000 108,006 3,000 --0^-- --0-- 5,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 175,006 175,006 5 5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services ............................... ........^ Regular Operating Expenses ---,,_.........--.--,,,,..--$ 1,109,844 150,700 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Travel .... ................................. ....^..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...... . $ Publications and Printing ,,_-----_ _-.____._....--...--..$ Equipment Purchases _........__.................... $ Per Diem and Fees ._...._.___.___..........._.__.. ...__...._..._._._$ Computer Charges ........................--.....................--.^ Other Contractual Expense __...............__.._.-..........-.$ Total Funds Budgeted .........._..._._._.._.........._._.__.._-$ State Funds Budgeted .....__.___.___.......____.__._.__........._.$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .. .....................................-....--$ Regular Operating Expenses .___......._._.__.._.....----$ Travel .................. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases - ....... .... $ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases .... ................................. $ Per Diem and Fees ............ .......................................i Computer Charges --........... ..--.....--.__..-...._...._-._._.-...$ Other Contractual Expense ..... .........__.._............. $ National Guard Units Grants ___-._...... .................. $ Georgia Military Institute Grant ............ ........ .. $ Civil Air Patrol Contract .................................. ..$ 2711 1,000 --0-- --0-- 500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 1,262,044 209,612 112 2,321,230 418,441 43,000 --0-- 38,500 14,500 8,500 --0-- --0-- 200,000 16,000 50,000 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $50,000 is designated and committed for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Deparement of Defense in the ac complishment of its Civil Defense Functions. Section 16. State Board of Education-- Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of Education .. 660,326,083 1. General Education Budget: Personal Services _.....,................_.--....._... Regular Operating Expenses .....-..._..... Travel .__..._...... ....._._................................. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... Publications and Printing .... ................ Equipment Purchases .... . ........... Per Diem and Fees .... ..... ..____._.___.._..._.__. Computer Charges ........ ..................... Other Contractual Expense ......--......... APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) .................... 807,641 69,036 39,662 --0-- 65,304 9,400 28,233 171,800 $ 296,221,357 2712 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)) __.-__------_---$ Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21 (a)) --...__..._.-.._._--.-...................-..$ Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14) ........._...__.__..___._...._.._._._._.__...._......_...._.$ Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) ........... .^ Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) ..--....$ Travel (Sec. 17) ...............^..................................^ Isolated Schools .._....$ Mid-Term Adjustment ........................................^ 13,793,811 36,544,271 831,820 46,808,979 2,506,406 509,115 67,000 2,000,000 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement .._.__..._.._._.._--_...._.__--_.._._.._-- $ 30,521,030 Driver Educaton .................................__..................$ 375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies ._...._.___..__._._..__._._.._..._-__.__-_..-...-._.. $ 2,502,000 Superintendents' Salaries ___..________......._.........$ 2,942,055 Compensatory Education ....................... .........^ 10,246,750 Education of Children of Low- Income Families (Migratory) ....................... ^ 431,000 Total Funds Budgeted ... ... ......_..,,.__.._........_......_._....$ 447,491,670 State Funds Budgeted ... $ 446,459,484 Total Positions Budgeted 43 2. Pre-School Education: Personal Services ............__..._..._._._.__..__...._.__..._...._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ......... .______.____._..__.$ Travel ........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................$ Publications and Printing ._.._._._._....._._......_......._... $ Equipment Purchases .................... .........................^ Per Diem and Fees . _.$ Computer Charges ........................................... .....^, Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ 111,597 11,718 11,600 --0-- 4,820 500 600 --0-- --0-- APEG Grant: Selective Pre-School Development % 15,047,580 Non-APEG Grant: Education of Children of Low-Income Families ................--.-.--__...,,_._.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_......._...__.__..__._._.__......_._.. $ State Funds Budgeted ......_........,,_........._._.................$ Total Positions Budgeted 13,950 15,202,365 15,187,232 7 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2713 3. Regular Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services _______.__._________________..___._______________$ Regular Operating Expenses __...._._.._--.--..--.--.. .. $ Travel ____.___._____________________________________.___-__...___________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..----...... ....$ Publications and Printing _____________ . ...... ..___$ Equipment Purchases ......... ..._...._.._..._...._.__..._..._... $ Per Diem and Pees ......... ............................... .... ... $ Computer Charges _ ..$ Other Contractual Expense ....... __._______________$ 1,899,568 116,123 130,444 --0-- 22,710 11,351 6,700 --0-- 1,309 Grants: High School Program ..... ....._......._..._.......... .. $ Teacher Retirement ______________________......________.________$ Teacher Training and Research .............. .. ._ $ Adult Education ________ ............................. $ Area Vocational Technical Schools ________ ____________________________ ______$ Area Vocational Technical Schools--Construction _____ .... _ $ Comprehensive Employment and Training _ ___ _________________________ $ Total Funds Budgeted _______ ______________________ $ State Funds Budgeted __ _______ ___________ ... $ Total Positions Budgeted 13,876,243 1,716,468 891,568 2,687,671 29,142,945 4,383,472 4,659,049 59,545,621 40,371,782 124 4. Special Education Budget: Personal Services . .. ........................................ .^ Regular Operating Expenses ..... ..... . . ........ . $ Travel _________ ________________________________________ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _ . .... _ $ Publications and Printing _____ ___________ ____ _$ Equipment Purchases ..................... .... . ............ $ Per Diem and Fees .... _____________________ ..._____$ Computer Charges ................................_..._._.... _ $ Other Contractual Expense .......... ......... _.___..__$ 387,359 40,481 39,000 --0-- 5,835 3,500 6,132 --0-- --0-- APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ____________ ...................... $ Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) ............................................. .......$ Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) .... .....$ Travel-Special (Sec. 17) _ ______________ _ $ Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)) _______ _____$ Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ........ .... ________ $ 37,027,755 6,073,761 326,226 73,130 298,965 2,168,094 Non-APEG Grants: Instructional Services for the Handicapped _____________ ______________ $ 1,039,434 2714 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ...........................^ Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ........................--..$ Tuition for the Multi-handicapped _,,_______,...-- $ Severely Emotionally Disturbed __..,,............__....$ Teacher Retirement ................................. $ Total Funds Budgeted .......................................$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.........._-..,,__...._----.--.---- $ Total Positions Budgeted 106,454 300,000 522,000 5,352,773 3,253,000 57,023,899 55,661,686 25 5. Compensatory Education Budget: Personal Services -___.__...,,........___-..-.....-...___..__......-- $ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,.__._._.._......._..___..--. $ Travel ._.__.------------. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.--.,,.--...-- $ Publications and Printing ............-_-..._...---..-_,,_,,.....$ Equipment Purchases ........--._.,,..,....--.--.......,,,,--.$ Per Diem and Fees .....................................$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense ..................................^ Education of Children of Low-Income Families ...................................$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted .................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 314,811 28,464 16,200 --0-- 750 306 --0-- --0-- --0-- 41,504,590 41,865,121 45,240 23 6. Instructional Materials Budget: Personal Services ..................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel .................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.------___-- $ Publications and Printing .___..__.___.__.__._____.___.__.__._ $ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ............................ .^ Computer Charges .................................... ...^ Other Contractual Expense ..............................^ 113,623 21,337 6,384 --0-- 25,998 23,656 10,000 --0-- --0-- APEG Grant: Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13) ....... ..^ 11,331,664 Non-APEG Grants: School Library Resources and Other Materials .......-...........___,,......_....__.._..... $ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ._...__._______,,-__..___.__-_-__..__-.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................$ State Funds Budgeted .............................-.......-$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,815,832 802,676 14,151,170 11,393,627 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2715 7. Educational Media Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,._._,, ....,,_.--. $ Travel ............ . ..........................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... ..._..._--. $ Publications and Printing ....... $ Equipment Purchases ......................................^.......$ Per Diem and Pees ... $ Computer Charges .........__.....__..-...... $ Other Contractual Expense .-_-......_--_.. $ Authority Lease Rentals ........................................$ 2,248,077 1,460,880 71,348 --0-- 143,692 39,344 120,267 --0-- 51,154 333,204 Grants: Summer Library Supervisory Program .......... $ Educational Television ..____..__._.__....__.____....._._..._$ Total Funds Budgeted ................_._........._..._....... $ State Funds Budgeted - ......... ................. $ Total Positions Budgeted 62,830 56,186 4,586,982 4,348,982 193 8. Student Services Budget: Personal Services ......................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses ___.,,_--.._.--......-.- $ Travel ..........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _......_ .....--. $ Publications and Printing ...................................$ Equipment Purchases .--.-......--... _.___.____.._._.______.,,._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...-.--. $ Computer Charges .........._......--__.......-....--..--......... $ Other Contractual Expense ...................................i 241,387 24,982 19,800 --0-- 3,000 --0-- 1,319 --0-- 9,790 Grants: Psychological Services .... ..__......_._......_...... ... $ Guidance, Counselling and Testing .................... $ Total Funds; Budgeted ............................................ $ State Funds Budgeted .................. .............. .... $ Total Positions Budgeted 48,000 200,000 548,278 509,696 15 9. Ancillary Services Budget: Personal Services ............._........_..............................$ Regular Operating Expenses ............................. $ Travel ......... .. .. ........_.......__.................._. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........--. .. $ Publications and Printing ....__........_........-........_..... $ Equipment Purchases .............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .................-.............._..._............. $ Computer Charges ....... . ..... ....--....----.._...--... $ Other Contractual Expense ......_.___.._..,,_.__._.___ ..... $ 724,804 69,277 63,500 --0-- 14,395 2,950 8,200 --0-- --0-- APEG Grant: Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ._........-.............$ 29,431,585 2716 JOURNAL OF THE SKNATE, Non-APEG Grant: School Lunch __..__.__________._______________...___________....._.___$ 80,224,318 Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ._...__........_._...__..._._...._..$ 1,831,022 Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rentals Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools) .......................$ 26,789,757 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .............._._........ $ 4,576,000 Grants Direct to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ................................$ 624,243 Total Funds Budgeted .._...$ 144,360^,051 State Funds Budgeted ............................................^ 74,367,941 Total Positions Budgeted 48 10. Statewide Leadership Budget: Personal Services _ . .. ....................$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_._______------_______---- $ Travel ... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..._________--- $ Publications and Printing .__.........__..______.._._......,,.. $ Equipment Purchases .__.___.--____________--_,,__________-_--. $ Per Diem and Fees .............$ Computer Charges ....................... -^ Other Contractual Expense _____________._._______.____.___._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................i State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 635,255 42,243 55,844 --0-- 5,300 3,750 6,000 --0-- 5,000 753,392 705,629 37 11. Financial Services Budget: Personal Services _.,,-,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .............--.....--....--.$ Travel ... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---.._.-...._..--- $ Publications and Printing ._._.__.__._....._._.__.____.,,_......$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees --.--.,,...._----,,..,,-._-----,,......_--- $ Computer Charges ......................................................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .._.__..._......._..._....-.--........___.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................J$ Total Positions Budgeted 246,022 24,204 19,916 --0-- 15,075 2,374 --0-- --0-- -- 0-- 307,591 224,926 17 12. Program and Staff Development Budget: Personal Services ......... $ Regular Operating Expenses __....__...-..-._.._._:..----$ Travel ..._....-__.______._........__..____.....-.______-_._............_.._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _....._.._......_...$ Publications and Printing ......................................$ Equipment Purchases ........... $ 763,857 48,187 31,087 --0-- 20,335 4,872 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2717 Per Diem and Fees ----....-.....-.----------.--------$ Computer Charges _.-.-- -----.----- -- $ Other Contractual Expense _..------------.------$ 15,208 --0-- 904,723 Grants: Supervising Teachers ........__..._.__._.._.............. ..-- $ Supplementary Education Centers and Services ............._......._..._...... ..._. $ Staff Development ..__._______.__________._...... .______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ____.....___......... .---.....--$ State Funds Budgeted ................_...._-........_........ .. $ Total Positions Budgeted 145,000 2,504,951 490,000 4,928,220 2,148,462 58 13. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services __......._._.............-...._._...-.... ... $ Regular Operating Expenses .............. ..............$ Travel ........_._.............._.._.._._.__.................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases - .. ... .. . $ Publications and Printing ............. - .. ... $ Equipment Purchases .. ...... - .... ................ .. $ Per Diem and Fees .... .. ............... ... ... .. . ..... $ Computer Charges ..--- .--. -....... - ... .--..--.-- $ Other Contractual Expense _...._......,,_.._......_._.._....$ 619,854 253,789 9,007 --0-- 9,671 7,146 600 --0-- --0-- Grants: Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians .... ..._......__.._._._...... . . .....$ Public Library Materials ................................ $ Talking Book Centers ._..................._..._...._.........$ Public Library Maintenance and Operations ........... .......................... .. $ Teacher Retirement .......................... ... ..... $ Public Library Construction . ..._..........._......$ Total Funds Budgeted ............ ............. ... . - . . $ State Funds Budgeted ..... ..... - ..... $ Total Positions Budgeted 2,458,976 1,813,998 160,000 848,922 206,372 848,921 7,236,256 7,008,125 59 14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ......... ................................... $ Regular Operating Expenses ............ ................... $ Travel .................. ......_...._..__..._.__...__......... .. . ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....... $ Publications and Printing ..... .. ... ........_.__......_._._.$ Equipment Purchases ........... . .. ..............$ Per Diem and Fees------------ .. .- $ Computer Charges ......._............_.__............. - .....$ Other Contractual Expense .......... .......... ...... .....$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................... ............ . $ Indirect Computer Funding _._.._....................... .. $ 1,597,600 155,748 35,870 --0-- 82,016 16,514 1,107 720,190 21,153 2,630,198 500,000 2718 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Agency Funds -.-.-_____.____.....-._____.______.......____________$ State Funds Budgeted ......----_____.__...-----____.._.......$ Total Positions Budgeted 541,098 1,589,100 121 15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget: Personal Services ...................... ...^ Regular Operating Expenses ___________.___.....___________$ Travel ...._.________......___._...........___._...........................___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_--,,,,....--.$ Publications and Printing ....___..__.___..__..__..._.____._....$ Equipment Purchases -_.--.--..-......_._.-----.....___.____,,$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................^ Computer Charges ................ ......^ Other Contractual Expense ...................$ Total Funds Budgeted .........._..__.___._...._..................$ State Funds Budgeted _.--._._..............-__...__._._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 160,295 35,887 11,000 --0-- 13,500 1,500 53,500 --0-- 22,235 297,917 203,872 9 16. Surplus Property Budget: Personal Services ......................$ Regular Operating Expenses ......__..-_-----.-_..........___.$ Travel _._.____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.--.--_-.-...--.$ Publications and Printing _.__.,,..............__,,_____.._.....$ Equipment Purchases ._...........__._._._,,_..._........,,.._....$ Per Diem and Fees ......................................$ Computer Charges ...................... .........^ Other Contractual Expense ...-....___._..--.-........______..$ Total Funds Budgeted ................$ State Funds Budgeted ........___._....__......_._.__.___.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 410,602 152,531 16,000 --0-- 2,500 12,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 593,683 --0<-- 40 17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget: Personal Services _.._.__._._............__.___.............___.........$ Regular Operating Expenses ....__..._--__-----......______$ Travel ... .,,._..,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___.....__.________$ Publications and Printing .--.....-......,,----..........._...$ Equipment Purchases _....------......___._--.--........._.._.$ Per Diem and Fees __..............__._......._.._._...._.___._.__...$ Computer Charges ________._......._______________.-......_____^_____$ Other Contractual Expense ....,,........_,,_,,........_...__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....,,_..............._..___.___............$ State Funds Budgeted ._...._.__-_............_-__.____._..._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 160,751 9,392 18,500 --O1-- 750 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 189,393 100,299 14 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ........_.._,,...___._..............___._____......._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ______..._.............________..$ Travel ..... ...^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____.____..__....$ ll,443i,103 2,564,279 595,162 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2719 Publications and Printing ..._.__--..-..-.-_.__..._.___.--.....$ Equipment Purchases ...........................^ Per Diem and Fees .-........__..__,,.-.........._...___-___..-$ Computer Charges ....................................4 Other Contractual Expense _.__.__.._____.__,,_,,_____.____.__.$ 435,651 139,163 257,866 720,190 1,187,164 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2)) ....................^ 296,221,357 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).-$ 37,027,755 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)) -----..---$ 13,793,811 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21 (a)) ....................................^ 36,544,271 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2)) -.-.-.....-...---.-.....-.-----...$ 298,965 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13) ................................................^ 11,331,664 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14) ___......-.--...$ 831,820 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) ...._........$ 52,882,740 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16) _..._............._$ 2,832,632 Travel (Sec. 17) ....................................................$ 509,115 Travel--Special (Sec. 17) .__..._.__..___.___.___.__..._.__$ 73,130 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25) ..........................$ 31,599,679 Isolated Schools ....___...,,;:..............._._.___.__-...........$ 67,000 Selective Pre-School Development ___.............._..$ 15,047,580 Mid-Term Adjustment ._...................._......_..._...__.$ 2,000,000 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement ...................................'...........^ Driver Education ......................................^..........i Cooperative Educational Service Agencies __..___.$ Superintendent's Salaries ._....---..._.______.......--.-.$ Compensatory Education .....-...-_......__..._...........,,.$ Education of Children from Low-Income Families _...___.__.--..-.______.__._.____,,__-_$ High School Program ......................................... ^ Teacher Training and Research ._.......,,......._...._ $ Adult Education _______.. ..............-....-_.....................$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools ......................$ Area Vocational-Technical Schools- Construction ..-..-...._..--_....._.__.._........................ $ Comprehensive Employment and Training1 .........$ Instructional Services for the Handicapped $ Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children $ Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ....................................$ Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped ___________________ $ Severely Emotionally Disturbed ........._...__..._.__..$ Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ........................................4 35,695,870 375,000 2,502,000 2,942,055 10,246,750 41,949,540 13,876,243 891,568 2,687,671 29,142,945 4,383,472 4,659,049 1,039,434 106,454 300,000 522,000 5,352,773 802,676 2720 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, School Library Resources and Other Materials ..,,......$ Summer Library Supervisory Program __,,,,----$ Educational Television _____._____.___._._____.._______________$ Psychological Services . ...-.___._____________________..._._.$ Guidance, Counselling and Testing- ____._.._.__.______.$ School Lunch .....____._......_....__..__........_._._.__._._.._._.__.$ Supervising Teachers _.._.__._..._...._._.__._...__....--.... $ Supplementary Education Centers and Services _____...._.............._.._-..___..__....._..___.___.__....$ Staff Development .....__.__._..-._........_.__._....-..--$ Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians ,,..._.._.$ Public Library Materials ......_.._..._........_..__..__._._.$ Talking Book Centers __._._._..._,,._._..______.__..._...._.._..$ Public Library Maintenance and Operations __$ Public Library Construction .. ... $ Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ................................... .$ Authority Lease Rentals . ,, .. ...$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......... $ Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) . . $ Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes ....__.__________________________._..__$ 1,815,832 62,830 56,186 48,000 200,000 80,224,318 145,00!0 2,504,951 490,000 2,458,976 1,813,998 160,000 848,922 848,921 1,831,022 333,204 4,576,000 26,789,757 624,243 B. Budget Unit: Institutions ._........_________________________._.$ 13,533,663 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services ....,,...,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,.______________.._________,,..__$ Travel . $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___.._______________$ Publications and Printing __.._____._____________________________.$ Equipment Purchases .-..-------___........_..--.....------$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._._.._........_.._..._............._.___....._...$ Computer Charges ___.._..._........,,-.......,,.._._._._._......._...$ Other Contractual Expense ,,--...._._._......_... .......--$ Authority Lease Rentals .....--_........... ......_......._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..... .. ......_...........__.._..,,_..... $ State Funds Budgeted ......................... ..............$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,192,376 379,328 14,175 25,000 4,275 113,969 --0-- --0-- --0-- 54,750 1,783,873 1,326,883 95 2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services __.._......._...._.._._......................__.......$ Regular Operating Expenses _........_.........._.___.__.._._.$ Travel .......... ^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....----.--.--.$ Publications and Printing .............._..._..._.___._._.__.._...$ Equipment Purchases . .. .. $ 1,027,269 274,720 12,000 14,000 3,300 110,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2721 Per Diem and Fees ,,,,_-_____.-._____,,-___$ Computer Charges ,,__--....,,___.....,,..___-----,.___----__.$ Other Contractual Expense -,,--____.._---,,_._----_.,,__$ Capital Outlay _._...__.__._......_.__.-..._,,.__..,,.._..__.,,...-___.$ Authority Lease Rentals -..__........_.._..,,._....___._...__._...$ Total Funds Budgeted _.__,,,,_.__.._..,,..____-...,,.__..-,,-$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.__._........__.___......__.._...__-_._..$ Total Positions Budgeted ' --0-- --0-- --0-- 104,000 49,315 1,594,604 1,204,160 82 3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget: Personal Services ___._.-......._._._.__._............._____..,,_._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .._.._..__..___.__,,..,,__..-_.-.$ Travel ___._______________._____.___._______-____,,_________________.______.___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.....__..--_--$ Publications and Printing _____--_-._.___________,,_.,,________$ Equipment Purchases -.,,_.-______,,__,,_.__,,___$ Per Diem and Fees ._._..-.-__._._..-...__-_-..........._._..._._..$ Computer Charges ___._.____----_--....--__----_.._-_--._____..$ Other Contractual Expense ___.__.__________.._.__________._$ Capital Outlay .._....__,,,,_._,,..__._,,-.,,$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__._._......__._.-...___-__-._.......$ State Funds Budgeted ._.,,_,,_.,,,,,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,318,338 237,835 6,500 --0-- 4,390 92,038 6,600 --0-- 18,222 1,641,193 3,325,116 3,081,727 161 4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services ___......_..____......_.___.__....,,__:._............$ Regular Operating Expenses _-.._._.---.--__..---.____..$ Travel __.. ..-- -- ---_....--._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_--......._.___.$ Publications and Printing ._.._.....__.__.__......,,____,,.,,..__.$ Equipment Purchases --__.-_....--..----....._..._,,.--__-_.$ Per Diem and Fees _.:._....._._._._...,,_.__.._.....,,.__.__...,,...$ Computer Charges ,,_.____-______,,_--.,,,,__._.--____,,.___.,_____$ Other Contractual Expense ---,,,,__------...-----.._-$ Capital Outlay ,,......._.__...,,,,_.,, ^$ Authority Lease Rentals ._____.._-________.___..__________..____$ Total Funds Budgeted ._-........_.._...__._._.__.___.___.___._....$ State Funds Budgeted ._-_........_._-........_.._____._._._....___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,461,450 547,721 4,400 8,000 --0-- 24,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- 3,240,860 23,400 6,311,331 6,005,834 289 5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services .__._._.-....._.__.-........___.___.......,,______._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__....,,_______......___.__.___.$ Travel _.._._._........__......_..__.__.,,.....__-..-.....______-.-..,,.._._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_____.....-_______.$ Publications and Printing __....___._......_._____.......,,._...$ Equipment Purchases _.....__.,,...-____-_.....-.___.__.,,.-.,,_..$ Per Diem and Fees ..__........_..__._-....___-....,,._._-____....$ Computer Charges -_---,,_---------___----,,--_-.--_-___-_$ Other Contractual Expense .__-_..._._-_._-_...._._.._-_-_...$ 861,714 188,557 5,640 --0-- 1,000 81,102 2,000 --O1-- 86,000 2722 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Capital Outlay __.__,,_..____________...-__,,__.__--___._____________.$ Total Funds Budgeted .________,,.__________.____,,,,________.,,_$ State Funds Budgeted _____.___-.-,__.-~___.~~_-___.--$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,226,013 1,187,577 85 6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services ......__..-__,,.___--___.__...........________ $ Regular Operating Expenses _-_______--____._______.--.$ Travel ____,,_,,._,,,,,,-..______,,,,,,_- ___.___,,.___-___ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______----__.--$ Publications and Printing __-___.--_,,.--_--___-,,_.--_--.$ Equipment Purchases ___,,,,_________,,___-.___,,_..$ Per Diem and Fees ,,__,,_,,_,,,,__,,,,_,_,,,,,,_,,__,,,,_,,--$ Computer Charges __,,,,_--,,_____,,___,,____._.--____.$ Other Contractual Expense ____--_____-.-__-__.___--_--.!? Total Funds Budgeted _.__._____.____-___.-______._____-___._._$ State Funds Budgeted _______.__._._.___-_____-__-______-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 774,248 67,572 8,000 --0-- 1,560 31,700 --0-- --0-- --0-- 883,080 727,482 58 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services __._____.____,,___.__-__._____-_-.___________._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,,,_____,,,,__,,_,,,,_,,__$ Travel ___________,,__,,,,________,,_ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______________.$ Publications and Printing ______.________._______--________$ Equipment Purchases __,,,,__,,,,,,_,,,,-_,,__,,,,,,,,._$ Per Diem and Fees -__,,.-__,,____ ___._^_____.__$ Computer Charges ----___--._-----_,,,,-----,,__--__,,.$ Other Contractual Expense _-_.,,,,___,,_,,,,____$ Capital Outlay _________..-.-_._..._,,.-..._,,._....._...$ Authority Lease Rentals ,,,,,,_____,,_-__,,___,,___.$ 7,635,395 1,695,733 50,715 47,000 14,525 452,809 10,100 --0-- 104,222 4,986,053 127,465 Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly. Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contri butions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $10,246,750 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2723 Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini-buses" transportation program for Special Education Students. Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year-old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handi capped. The balance of said funds shall be used for de- 4 velopment programs for five-year-old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and preception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall admin ister such tests to screen the academic readiness as a criterion for admission. Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding years first grade ADA. Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instructional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance, and each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,838 for operational cost to include main tenance and operation, sick and personal leave, instruc tional media, testing, and transportation. Provided, that of the amount of funds appropriated to the Department of Education by this Act, the sum of $175,000 shall be used to develop criterion-referenced testing for initial certification of teachers, $250,000 shall be used for grants for competency-based certification development, and $100,000 shall be used for criterionreferenced testing for students. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding 2724 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned. Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,926,000 is specifically appropriated for the pur pose of financing a school construction program through out the State of Georgia which shall consist of the con struction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issuance of not to exceed $22,150,000 in prin cipal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above $22,150,000 for school construction an amount of $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping comprehen sive high schools. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current in creased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, outstanding local effort of school systems, age and condi tions of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,831,022 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for archi tectural and engineering planning for the Area Voca tional-Technical School authorized in Chatham County. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes, an amount up to $150,000 is designated and committed to the Charlton County Board of Education for Capital Outlay improvements at the St. George School, and further provided that this amount shall be deducted from the Charlton County Capital Outlay entitlement under the Capital Outlay policies of the State Board of Education. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Sec tion of the Minimum Foundation Program of Educa tion Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchangeably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and com mitted for new equipment and repairing existing equip ment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Area Vocational-Technical Schools -- Construction Grants, $600,000 is designated and committed for the Griffin-Spalding Area Vocational Technical School. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Area Vocational-Technical Schools -- Construction Grants, $600,000 is designated and committed for the Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational-Technical School. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Area Vocational-Technical Schools -- Construction Grants, $3,158,472 is designated and committed for the Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School. Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System ______ $ 1. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services _._-.____-____________..____-_.._____.________.____._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ____________ $ Travel _______ _..____.___..________.._._.__._________________________.._.._____.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________ $ Publications and Printing ____._.______._.________._._.___..___.$ Equipment Purchases --.--._--_--_,,----___----_----_....$ Per Diem and Fees __.._.______.______._._._____._______.____..___.___.$ Computer Charges ___.______.____.___$ 2725 --0-- 536,877 37,763 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 2726 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense --____---.--_-,,--__,,--,,.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........_._......-__.......-_.......-__..$ State Funds Budgeted ..... -__..,,-.,,-$ Total Positions Budgeted 53,000 838,140 --0-- 43 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................._._...._...$ Regular Operating Expenses __.__,___.___.__,,___,,._..----.$ Travel ___-_.-...._.-----.-----..---....--....,,------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______-_.,,_--._-.$ Publications and Printing _______._._.___________.______.__.___.$ Equipment Purchases ___.___-__---____--___.___.--___.__.--_._.$ Per Diem and Fees .-----...----...,,---..,,.$ Computer Charges ....._._...-....-_ ........... ....-$ Other Contractual Expense ....._...................__.........$ 536,877 37,763 5,000 --0-- 12,000 3,500 65,000 125,000 53,000 Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ........._-._.....-_._...$ 9,666,314 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services ...... .......... ..__...-...-.....--$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,,,____________,,________.____.$ Travel ______.._._____._...__._.__ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___--_..,,_.----$ Publications and Printing ._-__.._._.---....-_ -_.-... $ Equipment Purchases -,,------.--.--$ Per Diem and Fees ___.-..._.-....,_..-..,,-$ Computer Charges .__----.-._.---.-_.-.._.-,,.... -- $ Other Contractual Expense ---..-----..-----_----$ Total Funds Budgeted --_.--.-,,----,,..----$ State Funds Budgeted ..___._---____.-....--. ..,,..$ Total Positions Budgeted 402,684 285,909 1,347 29,420 426 24,260 35,000 10,053 --0-- 789,099 285,888 28 2. State Forests Budget: Personal Services _._..._._._...._..._.......__...._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ----_------.------_----$ Travel ..._-_,,.......__....._.__,,.........._..._..._.........._........_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.-..-.._,,-....$ Publications and Printing ___,,_.....,,_......._,,.......,,,,,,..$ Equipment Purchases _-.-__._----_-_--------,,_--_----? Per Diem and Fees ...----..-._.--.....--_-..._.--.........--$ Computer Charges ,,.......--,,,,--.,,__...--,,_--..-_.___---.$ Other Contractual Expense --.--..-.-.....--,,---.---_.$ Ware County Grant __-,,____.~._.-___--~_.--.____--$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__.._......._._..................._,,_....$ State Funds Budgeted ..-..-...-.........-........-__......-..$ Total Positions Budgeted 69,078 19,949 84 --0-- 88 850 --0-- --0-- --0-- 60,000 150,049 -- 0-- 6 3. Field Services Budget: Personal Services ..--.-...---..,,__-----_-.--.-__..-.--.--$ 8,355,655 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2727 Regular Operating Expenses -..----....----....-.--....I Travel .....,,........_-..___...._,,.....-,,.......-.-......._....,,._,,.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----__--.--_--$ Publications and Printing ....,,_..,,...,,,,......__,,..__-_....$ Equipment Purchases ._......---..,,.--..:.--....___-.,,_._.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,___,,,, -____^ _____,,.____,,,,_,,--._._$ Computer Charges ..............,,_.....-.....-.....-,,...._._..$ Other Contractual Expense _-_--,,_.--__--_--_--..--$ Total Funds Budgeted ____.__._____-.__._.______-_______,,___.$ State Funds Budgeted ..________._._____.__-______-_____--.___-$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,459,979 69,184 1,058,300 12,995 265,464 14,660 18,431 --0-- 11,254,668 8,881,453 807 4. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services .,,..__.,,..,,,,._.._.__,,._,,__,,-_____$ Regular Operating Expenses ...,,_....._,,.....,,,,...__._.._.$ Travel ____-._---_---------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,....__...----..$ Publications and Printing __,,___,,______,,____,,_,,__,,_,,____.$ Equipment Purchases ._,,.--.--.--._--..---_-------_..$ Per Diem and Fees ...___-...,,_...-..._...._.....-..__.,,._.-.....$ Computer Charges ,,....,,..__,,___.._.____.__ ____,,.-.._,,$ Other Contractual Expense _....,,--..,,----.--.._.----$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,____,,_,,___.____,,____,,_,,______-___,,$ State Funds Budgeted .-.....,,_-..,,.-.._-_-..._---....._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 402,823 70,881 10,012 --0-- 13,136 3,955 2,500 55,294 --0-- 558,601 498,973 25 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ,,.__,,_,,._.. .,,_.,,. ,,___.,,.__.,,_.__$ Regular Operating Expenses ...--....-_._..._--...,,.$ Travel -_._-__-----------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._..._-.__--...._ $ Publications and Printing ____,,__--___________.,,.__..._____.$ Equipment Purchases .__.,,._-_._...-,,_........_-...,,.,,..- $ Per Diem and Fees ._-.....-_-_-.-.__-_..__-.....-_....-.$ Computer Charges .._......_-..._,,..-......_--..,,._-.....__.-.$ Other Contractual Expense -_.----_--,,,,-,,----,,-.--.$ Ware County Grant ..__....,,..-...._.-.....__--....._-_._.._.$ 9,230,240 1,836,718 80,627 1,087,720 26,645 294,529 52,160 83,778 --0-- 60,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and com mitted to upgrade the Towerman Series. Section 19. Forest Research Council. Budget Unit: Forest Research Council .--_...---.__... $ 1. Forest Research Council Budget: Personal Services __,,....._-......-,,-.-...__...-..._.-....._..,,_ $ Regular Operating Expenses ----------_-_...--____--$ Travel .....,,....__..._..,,......,,...,,-.......,,,,.......,,......-._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,...._.--.....,,.$ Publications and Printing _,,-.....-_,,...._,,_...-,,___......$ 629,742 95,600 32,692 4,000 --0-- 25,000 2728 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Equipment Purchases _____---__----__.__.___--__,,--,,,,--_.$ Per Diem and Fees _,,.._.,,.__.___.__,, $ Computer Charges -__....._._.-......._._.,,._._......_...___..,,.___.$ Other Contractual Expense____.__________._______.___________.__..!p Total Funds Budgeted ._..._._-.._._-...-_......__....,,_...,,.$ State Funds Budgeted ...._............_......._......_...._......._..? Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 1,000 --0-- --0-- 158,292 156,862 7 2. Contractual Research Budget: Contractual Research Expense ___.,,.__...._____.__.___..___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _...-_.....................-..._.-...._....$ State Funds Budgeted .__......_........_..,,.._......._..............$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services __.___.._.._._......__$ Regular Operating Expenses --..._.--....._.......___..._._.$ Travel ..__......_............._...............__..........._..............._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _----.,,..........$ Publications and Printing _______..__._.._____...______._____.-_._$ Equipment Purchases ,,...--,,..__....___--___._---__--,,_.-- $ Per Diem and Fees ......_.... ........................................I Computer Charges --,,_,,.-._,,--_._....__-..__._,,.__.,,.._._.-..$ Other Contractual Expense ..,,............,,......,,.,,.......$ Contractual Research Expense ._..___.___.,,____..,,_____.___.$ 472,880 472,880 472,880 0 95,600 32,692 4,000 --0-- 25,000 --0-- 1,000 --0-- --0-- 472,880 Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation ._......$ 8,030,211 1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services ....-......__-._-..._........_...-._.,,..,,..-? Regular Operating Expenses ___._______.-__.__--_____.._____._.$ Travel .,,....-....-_-..-_.._...._._..........,,......-.....____-.._.-...__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................if Publications and Printing ,,..........,,.._._._......._........_..$ Equipment Purchases ,,--___----.._......--.-.--..-.._ .....$ Per Diem and Fees ................_....._......_........_....._.......$ Computer Charges __-__-_--__....___--_,,_._.__,,---___,,__,,_,,-.$ Other Contractual Expense ....___....._._-...__...--_._...-$ Total Funds Budgeted .__._...___..._._._.....___..._.__......_._.$ State Funds Budgeted _....__._..____...._......_.._-...._....-$ Total Positions Budgeted 356,153 83,269 10,000 4,200 2,650 3,000 5,000 --0-- 3,000 467,272 467,272 30 2. Operations Budget: Personal Services __--__..__.___-________._.____-_.-_._..___.-_.__._-$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,__--...----.,,,,...--....._.$ Travel _..-__...-.._..-__..,,-__.._-__....-___...__.....__._..__._....___...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--..._--..._- $ Publications and Printing .______,,___.,,______.____.._______..$ Equipment Purchases _,,.._.......__._.__._.._--.._--..._._....._.$ 2,801,960 412,744 144,758 218,400 7,500 38,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 2,5, 1975 Per Diem and Pees ..................^ Computer Charges ...................................$ Other Contractual Expense ..,,._..,, ___....._..,,_.....$ Evidence Purchased ..._......__.__.-.,,.,,____......______.__........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..... ... .... --....$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ..--....$ Total Positions Budgeted 2729 --0-- --0-- --0-- 98,000 3,721,362 3,571,362 177 3. Crime Laboratory Budget: Personal Services ................... ...^, Regular Operating Expenses _.......,,_._........____........$ Travel ----._._--_.-.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________--,,_____..$ Publications and Printing ,,_,,____,,_,,_____._______.______,,___.$ Equipment Purchases ....._.__.._._.________,,...._,,__--....___.$ Per Diem and Fees .,,.,,_.____,,,,____,,$ Computer Charges ,,_,,,,,,.___,,.___,,__.$ Other Contractual Expense -- ... _ _ ......____........_.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....................$ State Funds Budgeted _..-_,,..,,,,.._,,_$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,080,841 230,706 20,515 37,500 8,862 71,560 1,844 43,067 --0-- 1,494,895 1,494,895 75 4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget: Personal Services _____._._______.____._________.__._______,,________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....__.___-.....__.___.......__..$ Travel ...................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._-.__--_----$ Publications and Printing .__.,,....__.___,,_.....__.___.....,,_.$ Equipment Purchases ...................... ^ Per Diem and Fees .................... .....^ Computer Charges --.,,-__._..-_,,__$ Other Contractual Expense --,,__..___--_,,,,__._...._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,.....__.._......_.__.___.....,,_._____..$ State Funds Budgeted ..._...__._...._________......,,..___.__......$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,565,000 505,081 21,000 37,800 38,617 7,200 1,000 1,154,384 --0-- 3,330,082 2,496,682 138 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .................................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel ................................. .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________________ $ Publications and Printing ....................... ^ Equipment Purchases ........................ ^ Per Diem and Fees ..........._.___........._______.,,....,,..____..,,..$ Computer Charges .._..__..__.___.._.,,__._..__......._._.._._._.....$ Other Contractual Expense ...,__.__..-..--,,_______........_.$ Evidence Purchase .................. ^ 5,803,954 1,231,800 196,273 297,900 57,629 119,760 7,844 1,197,451 3,000 98,000 Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission 55,739 2730 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget: Personal Services .................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..__-_-.--.----.-....--_--$ Travel ___.._._____..,,__._________.______._________________,,._______._._______. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--.....__,,----.$ Publications and Printing _...-....----.....----_....-----$ Equipment Purchases _.-..______.__-.--..______--.--.-____--...._.$ Per Diem and Fees __.______....______......._..___-__-...._.--.....$ Computer Charges ...--...-.-.--.---.----.--.-.------..-------I Other Contractual Expense -.__,,..--_....--.----------.$ Total Funds Budgeted __.__...,,..-..___.........................$ State Funds Budgeted ......____...........___._.........._._.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 26,239 12,500 2,000 --0-- 4,000 1,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- 55,739 55,739 2 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ...,,_._..........._,,,,,,--.-,, $ Travel _._,,_..._._.____.,,__,,._,,.__,,._,,..,,._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,..............._..$ Publications and Printing __..........___...._....._.._.........$ Equipment Purchases .__.,,.......-----.....----.,,...,,-- $ Per Diem and Fees _..............._.,,.......___.........._...........$ Computer Charges __._,,_--_--,,,,_-___.--__.._._.__--_,,___-- $ Other Contractual Expense .....----......------...--.-- $ 26,239 12,500 2,000 --0-- 4,000 1,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- Section 22. Georgia Residential Finance Agency. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Agency ___...,,,, .,,_.-..._..-.._..-$ 281,000 Georgia Residential Finance Agency Budget: Personal Services _______.___.__-.______________________._____-__...$ Regular Operating Expenses .....--..-__.__-.-......--.--.$ Travel _____.__-_____..___._________-_________..________-____.____--_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..-.....-__-_._--..$ Publications and Printing __.__._._,,........,,.___........-__...$ Equipment Purchases ....,,-..........--...........--...._----_$ Per Diem and Fees _..__....,,...__..........._...........___._.-.....$ Computer Charges ......_........__._.......___.___..........__.......$ Other Contractual Expense ....----......-.,,....-....--__ $ Reserve for Future Operations and Repayment of State Funds .,,_......_...........__.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ._........................__.........._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ....-_._.......-..__......-._._.......-_..$ Total Positions Budgeted 173,785 36,505 14,620 --0-- 500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0-- 365,040 660,870 281,000 10 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _....-_____...._-______-._________,,...-_._.__..._._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ....--.....----......_----.$ Travel ..._...-_..........___.........-.........--............._........._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __..-_.-___---.-.$ 173,785 36,505 14,620 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2731 Publications and Printing .._..___...._.....__._____..........__$ Equipment Purchases ...................... .-.....-.^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ..................... .^ Other Contractual Expense __,,......___'_.--......,,.___..--.$ Reserve for Future Operations and Repayment of State Funds ...____.___.........__._.......$ 500 1,700 67,520 1,200 --0-- 365,040 Section 23. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission ____._______-------_.--_--------$ 250,000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services _.__.......,,._.._.__._.............._,,_......_._.._$ Regular Operating Expenses ___.____.__.______._________.____.$ Travel ........................... 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,________----_,,$ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases ......_.__.-_._............-.___......_.___..$ Per Diem and Fees . ... ....^ ................. ^ Computer Charges ._...,,...,,.._._._._.......,,...,,_.........._,,.$ Other Contractual Expense _........__..__._...........,,....$ Revolving Fund for Construction Planning._........$ Total Funds Budgeted ._,,.__..____,,.._....,,$ State Funds Budgeted .......................$ Total Positions Budgeted 789,430 287,000 11,500 --0-- 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700 250,000 1,492,139 250,000 44 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ........................... .^ Regular Operating Expenses ._..-.____.--........,,_----.$ Travel ___..______________..,,___..__________,,__________.___.________-_-_. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -___________--.--.$ Publications and Printing ..__._.._.....,,...____.,,....._.__.__..$ Equipment Purchases ______.___._____._..__.___,,__,,_,,_______.$ Per Diem and Fees .............................$ Computer Charges ....................... ..^, Other Contractual Expense ....................................I Revolving Fund for Construction Planning .._.,,--.$ 789,439 287,000 11,500 --0-- 21,500 20,000 71,000 20,000 21,700 250,000 Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, up to $10,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County. 2732 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Provided, that unless there is Congressional au thorization for deepening the existing navigational channel in Brunswick Harbor into Brunswick River and the construction of a new navigation channel connecting Brunswick River through the South Brunswick River to Colonel's Island via the South Brunswick River to a minimum depth of 32 feet prior to June 30, 1976, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall not sell these bonds and all funds appropriated for the Colonel's Island project and any revenues gen erated therefrom shall be returned to the State Treasury. Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation relating to the Revolving Fund for construc tion planning shall be committed or expended unless specifically authorized in an Appropriations Act of the Georgia General Assembly, or approved by a majority of the members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate. Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .._____. Cost of Operations .___....--.--.__,,,,......_.. Mansion Allowance ------,,--,,,,----_-__.. Governor's Emergency Fund .,,.--.--... Gubernatorial Transition Allowance Total Funds Budgeted ..._..,,,,.... State Funds Budgeted ---....-.,,..--.--..-.. 2,920,418 880,418 40,000 2,000,000 --0-- 2,920,418 2,920,418 Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations ______..--________,,.__--.____ Mansion Allowance ,,,,----.--.,,----.,,... Governor's Emergency Fund ___.,,______. Gubernatorial Transition Allowance 880,418 40,000 2,000,000 --0-- There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine re quires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2733 B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget ....$ 2,387,456 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services .--,,..---....-.-.--$ Regular Operating Expenses _---..-._----.__-_----.--$ Travel ........................ .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases . --...............If Publications and Printing .....__.._..__...,,..___._...._.._.,,...$ Equipment Purchases _..____.____,,__--________--__,,__._,,_.___.$ Per Diem and Fees ....... .....$ Computer Charges ................. ^ Other Contractual Expense ______________--_-_____--,,--__..$ Payments to Regional Commissions ,,--.--.---.--_--$ Total Funds Budgeted .................$, State Funds Budgeted .............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 311,000 29,388 9,000 --0-- 2,950 2,500 40,500 5,600 1,500 175,500 577,938 564,938 18 2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services .,,_.,,,,_.-._,,..__--__._$ Regular Operating Expenses _.._-..._____-.--.__._,,.--_.__.$ Travel ..._..._._._._._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --....-----.--.$ Publications and Printing _,,______,,___,,____.____,,__,,_______ Equipment Purchases .,,._....-----_...--_--..-.----.--. $ Per Diem and Fees ....__...-...___._..-...___-__-...._.__.......__..$ Computer Charges ._.._........__._-..,,.__._,,.,,;._...-...,,._--$ Other Contractual Expense --.---.,,.,,.--..._-.---...,,$ Art Grants . ......___.__,,_._____._...,,__..___._______..__,,______.__.____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 55,121 5,623 2,706 --0-- 2,456 500 --0-- --0-- --0-- 300,000 366,406 166,406 3 3. Budget Division Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses .._--.__..----...------..._.$ Travel _........_......_._....-.._._.....-._._.__..,,...._._...._____..,,,,._.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-..._.--_-..,,.$ Publications and Printing .__._______....________._._.___._.____.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .....................................................^ Computer Charges ................... ^ Other Contractual Expense ____..-_______.______.__.--____.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-._....._-_....._.__-.__...__.___.....$ State Funds Budgeted .......................................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 329,338 14,679 10,000 --0-- 12,000 1,250 1,000 --0-- --0-- 368,267 255,267 16 4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget: Personal Services ...... .._...__..__..._...._._...._..__.......... $ Regular Operating Expenses ..----...--.......----...~..$ Travel -__._....__.__...._.__.......__._-..___.___.___.__._...__..._--__-_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,--.----....,,.$ 322,000 23,848 21,500 --0-- 2734 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ____-___,,___--________--__,,____,,______ $ Per Diem and Fees -- --,,..-----___--_--.------.----,,__$ Computer Charges --______._--______,,______,,_--___,,-__--____$ Other Contractual Expense .__......_-.,,.----_.__.-...--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,....,,,,.......,,_._,,.,,..$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................I Total Positions Budgeted 3,600 1,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 371,948 346,948 21 5. Management Review Budget: Personal Services _......_.,,_......._..-......__-_........_-_......._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _..--_.___.--_----.-----._$ Travel _.__._____--__--_--_---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..--._._----....$ Publications and Printing ___________________,,______...---_-___ $ Equipment Purchases _..__.----........--.___-.--.___,,----..$ Per Diem and Fees -----------,,-----------$ Computer Charges -_._.....--__..,,...--_._.,,......__._--...--.$ Other Contractual Expense ____.--___-___----__.----_.__$ Total Funds Budgeted .__.___.....,,,,._....-_.___.._..__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .......__..........__.........___.........___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 290,000 10,580 5,000 --0-- 1,250 500 --0-- 500 --0-- 307,830 257,830 15 6. Policy Planning Budget: Personal Services -,___-,,...-___.....___.-......___.,,..-,,.._......$ Regular Operating Expenses _,,-________,,_________--__.___.$ Travel -_-_.________._______._______,,_________________.____._____________.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----.._---....$ Publications and Printing _..__.......,,__.._,,....____......__..$ Equipment Purchases .__.....-.-___.......__._....-..__.-......._.$ Per Diem and Fees _._._....._-_-._..___......_.___.....--___...$ Computer Charges ..._,,.__.,,,,....,,$ Other Contractual Expense ___._--...._..------_,,--... $ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,.__._.......____........__._.....__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted _._,,....-___........._._.__.....,,.._......$ Total Positions Budgeted 541,002 21,668 18,000 --0-- 11,000 2,000 29,800 20,000 --0-- 643,470 409,470 30 7. Georgia Employment and Training Council Budget: Personal Services __.--.._.___-_--_,,__..____.._-._--____,,_._____. $ Regular Operating Expenses ..--..,,.-_.__--..,,.__-.-..-..$ Travel _...._._.__.....____._...-__.......,,_..._..__........__......._._._....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....__.._-......__.$ Publications and Printing ,,......,,__......,,.___......_.._......$ Equipment Purchases ....__._,,.,,____........._,,_....._.......$ Per Diem and Fees __._....___.....__.._-.....__.__-..._.___....._.$ Computer Charges _--....-__.-...-.__-_-..---_----.-_---....$ Other Contractual Expense _.......__._.__----..___....__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .,,......___.......-__..........__....._._.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ..._......___....-___.___.....-__..._._.._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 342,814 91,770 14,000 --0-- 4,200 3,000 4,608 --0-- --0-- 460,392 --0-- 26 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget: Personal Services ............................................^ Regular Operating Expenses .............................. ^ Travel ___. ....... ..........................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchass ---..----__----.$ Publications and Printing ................ ji.............^ Equipment Purchases _________--_.__,,__,,_--,,.,,___--_..,,_,,$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................$ Computer Charges .....................................$ Other Contractual Expense .-.._...-.--._,,.---.--_..--.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._...... .......___-__......,,_.__.......-_.$ State Funds Budgeted .........._..._.........,,_.._-...-___._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education Commission Budget: Personal Services ......-...-...,,......._.,,__-.-...,,._-......_.$ Regular Operating Expenses _____,,__--__,,___.---__,,__-.$ Travel ...._. ..................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,.__..._.,,,,..$ Publications and Printing .,,.._....,,...____.,,....._._-._.......$ Equipment Purchases .......................................^ Per Diem and Fees .......___._--.........__..........._--...... $ Computer Charges ............................. ^ Other Contractual Expense ,,_.__-._...--_.___-l._.._,,___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..._.__,,._._.._._.__,,__.$ State Funds Budgeted .. _........_.....-........_._...........__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 10. Intern Program Budget: Personal Services ... .,,....-._...,,,,.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_--....--____...--....,,_._.$ Travel ................................ .....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..._.__..,,..,,..__.$ Publications and Printing .._.__.._........__.__.._,,,,...__.__..$ Equipment Purchases ..,,___.._........._.__--........______......$ Per Diem and Fees -__.__........-___-.-..-..._,,,,..-...-_..,,...$ Computer Charges __...__.-......__-._.....-...-___._-_-.....__._...$ Other Contractual Expense ......_,,__..___.........____,,.....$ Intern Stipends ___......._..__.-.....,.._.____..........____.,,.,,.....$ Total Funds Budgeted __......___.._.....,,.._..____...........,,__.$ State Funds Budgeted ________.._..________.__.__,,.____.______,,__ $ Total Positions Budgeted 2735 176,000 25,033 9,200 --0-- 15,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- 227,233 227,233 13 71,000 12,664 5,444 --0-- 5,000 525 23,998 8,000 --0-- 126,631 45,130 4 71,659 2,875 5,500 --0-- 2,000 300 --0-- 900 --0-- 31,000 114,234 114,234 4 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......,,.__-........._,,_...__.............,,_____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..__......._....._,,_..........$ Travel . .^.......... ......... ,^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....,,_.__-........$ Publications and Printing .._,,..,,..._...,,,,..........__.__.._.$ Equipment Purchases ._.__.....,,.___,,..._--.__...___,,......,,_..$ 2,509,934 238,128 100,350 --0^-- 59,456 13,575 2736 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees ._--_____________________,,._,,..._______________,,_.$ Computer Charges _-_-------______________,,.,,__._________,,_______$ Other Contractual Expense -_______-_______________.._______,,.$ Art Grants _..________.--_,,__.____,,_.,,_,,_$ Payments to Regional Commissions _--_--___--.,,.,,_.$ Intern Stipends ,,_,,.__.__$ 99,906 35,000 1,500 300,000 175,500 31,000 Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities _-,,,,--,,.._._..._..,,,,._ $ 6,800,000 1. Grants to Counties ---,,__.._.__,,_,,.__$ Total Funds Budgeted .__.____$ State Funds Budgeted __.__,,_-_-_..________________________,,_.$ 2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000 2. Grants to Municipalities _________.____________________________,,_.$ Total Funds Budgeted __._,,.___.___.__________,,,,,,$ State Funds Budgeted ________________________________________,,_._.$ 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties _..._.-._..,,.............._..___.___..._...,,......$ Grants to Municipalities _______,,__,,____,,.__,,_,,_._,,___________$ 2,600,000 4,200,000 Provided, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various counties and municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each calendar quarter. Section 26. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations __.__.___.___$ 234,095,653 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services _-_-_____._._._____ Regular Operating Expenses _______.,,_.__ Travel .___,,__________ _____..............._. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,__._._ Publications and Printing _.___._____________,,____________ Equipment Purchases _.__--_.___ Per Diem and Fees -_------_______.____,,. Computer Charges __,,,,_____________ Other Contractual Expense _____________ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _,,,,-__.____._.______,,_ Total Funds Budgeted _.______.___..,,.............___.___.__ Indirect Computer Funding _______.______...........__.__ Indirect Communications Funding ________________ Agency Funds --_._..----------___,,--_--------________ State Funds Budgeted ..._...-......__-.._-.__._.__,,...._... Total Positions Budgeted 8,234,871 1,378,232 298,151 --0-- 156,266 20,975 64,609 1,572,000 105,000 190,000 12,020,104 1,276,300 188,360 4,695,656 5,859,798 660 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2737 2. Special Programs: Personal Services ._,,._.,,._.,,,,,,,,$ Regular Operating Expenses ..-_.,,..---_..--.--.----.$ Travel .,,,,,,-.,,,, -,,,,....---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___...,,--_..._--$ Publications and Printing ......___-__,,...._,,..._____...__..___.$ Equipment Purchases _..._.......__.-...__..__-..,,___..-_____,,__..$ Per Diem and Fees .__..---______,,___-_____.____-_____.-___..._..._.$ Computer Charges -__._......,,_..__._...,,..._......__........,,.___.$ Other Contractual Expense _._..__._._.._.-....._.._.._.__.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ..__...___.$ Indirect Communications Funding .....,,__.......,,__._..$ Agency Funds ..._...__._.....-__.._......._..___.__........_.__......_.$ State Funds Budgeted .. ......._.._-_..-_.__._._.__.._....__.._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 834,306 118,964 94,211 --0-- 45,675 --0-- 19,490 60,000 24,323 1,196,969 99,560 159,282 938,127 83 3. Physical Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services .....-...._.._,,.._.._-.._..__._.......___._..-..._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..._.._._...,,._.._.,,.-..___._...$ Travel .....__.-...___.._...-_.___...-.__..._.._-......__._...._.___....._._._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__._.,,_..__...-- $ Publications and Printing ____,,________...__________._._________.$ Equipment Purchases __._._..._._.._...__._.-.._____..._____...,,$ Per Diem and Fees ...._._....._.__....___._..-___..._..._._....-___.$ Computer Charges _____..--___._..---_.._----...,,___....._.__....$ Other Contractual Expense _._....._....-_.__._..--_._...--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._......_-......._._......__._-..._.._-.$ Indirect Communications Funding _. ________-,,______.--$ State Funds Budgeted . - .._.._..:.._.... $ Total Positions Budgeted 987,210 119,037 28,450 --0-- 23,800 2,500 200 --0-- --0-- 1,161,197 73,530 1,087,667 82 4. Physical Health -- Family Health Budget: Personal Services _..__..___........__..,,..__......____._...._._._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses __.._.._....-.__..........._...__.$ Travel ..............._.....___._...._.._.._...._.__.._.._._......__.._..._.___$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,_._....._...__... $ Publications and Printing __......._.___..__.._._......._._.....$ Equipment Purchases ._....._.._..-._.._...._-._.,,......_...__.__.$ Per Diem and Fees _..._____....______..._________..______._._________.$ Computer Charges ........_.._......._._._......._......___........$ Other Contractual Expense . .._......._........--__-....._..$ Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs ...__...._--_......._--.......-- $ Crippled Children Benefits ___,,____._.______.._.____....-_.$ Kidney Disease Benefits ..._......-__...._..__.___...._-._._......$ Cancer Control Benefits _....._......._._.......___._...___..._.. $ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ._..... $ Total Funds Budgeted ......$ Indirect Computer Funding ....._.....-__.....____......___..$ Indirect Communications Funding ,,_____,,---_,,_----.$ 4,041,712 1,220,300 346,771 --0-- 78,576 25,000 503,685 110,000 3,150,897 150,000 3,034,626 300,000 441,000 2,220,154 15,622,721 89,300 41,060 2738 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Agency Funds _.,,..._-_.....-..-...-.-_-..-_._-...-._,,...._ $ State Funds Budgeted ................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 6,290,456 9,201,905 412 5. Physical Health -- Community Health Budget: Personal Services ...................................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ....................-.........-$ Travel ...............................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__._.,,_,,_____--.$ Publications and Printing ................... ^ Equipment Purchases ....... ._---....--.--...--.-$ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ^ Computer Charges ................................$ Other Contractual Expense .._..,,._...,,,,.__._-$ Facilities Construction Grants ____.__._______...______._..._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................$ Indirect Communications Funding ,,_.,,..._.,,_.......__.$ Agency Funds .............................. ...4 State Funds Budgeted _..__......_..__....-._.......-__.__......-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,050,062 882,217 413,631 10,400 61,000 8,000 155,118 25,000 149,329 10,013,000 16,767,757 17,650 6,217,227 10,532,880 404 6. Physical Health -- Local Services Budget: Personal Services ......................................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................ ....^ Travel ................ ..^^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_----------.$ Publications and Printing .___......-.,,..._.___.....--......_..$ Equipment Purchases .-_---..._.__-..,,,,_....-..........-.___..$ Per Diem and Fees ............................ .......4 Computer Charges ................................. ........^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Grant for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project ..............................................$ Grant for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project ...................... ^ Grant-In-Aid to Counties -___-...--......._._...___......._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................4 Indirect Communications Funding __,,.....__,,.....,,,,__$ Agency Funds ...........................................................^ State Funds Budgeted ___._....._...._..._._.....___....._._...... $ Total Positions Budgeted 5,493,910 570,223 550,130 --0'-- 4,360 45,000 170,510 --0-- 368,649 97,300 92,800 9,028,977 16,421,859 53,200 3,366,539 13,002,120 447 7. Mental Health -- Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services _.__-..__._....__._...,,...........__......_......_._.$ Regular Operating Expenses __,,._-______--.___.__,,____.____.$ Travel .....^ .................__..........._.....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --_.-.,,-....,,..$ Publications and Printing ....._..._...........,,___......_...,,.$ Equipment Purchases _--....----...,,--_--.--__--,,_.......___$ Per Diem and Fees ....................$ Computer Charges __-.._..._..__._._....._._................_.._,,__..$ 1,157,479 150,267 130,000 --0-- 9,200 --0-- 24,200 100,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2739 Other Contractual Expense _______...._______..._.____...__.___$ Benefits for Family Living Care _._._____.___...________.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .____...._.__.__...._____...__.____._.._._____$ Indirect Computer Funding ___...----__._..---.._.---_.__$ Indirect Communications Funding ______________..._____.$ Agency Funds ________..______.__________._.._______._.______.__________..$ State Funds Budgeted .______,,.._____.__..._____....._._____..._____$ Total Positions Budgeted 450,000 975,000 2,996,146 81,190 22,370 618,457 2,274,129 94 8. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget: Personal Services _.....,, ... ..,,..$ Regular Operating Expenses ____._____.__.___.._._______...._.$ Travel ..... ... .-..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---.,,.----_____$ Publications and Printing _.________..-________._-_____..__-._.$ Equipment Purchases ______--__------____----.,,_----._.$ Per Diem and Fees __.._.._.__.._...______......______...._____......_.$ Computer Charges _________..______.__._________._________..._____..$ Other Contractual Expense __..._______.__._____._.______,,.__$ Total Funds Budgeted .______...________.___.____.....______....___.$ Indirect Computer Funding ___.._________..._____....._._____..$ Agency Funds __ ..-....-_...--.-...$ State Funds Budgeted _______....______....______.....__________.,,____$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,581,904 246,477 54,497 --0-- 16,644 4,500 86,720 100,000 2,426,938 4,517,680 81,190 3,234,624 1,201,866 153 9. Mental Health -- Local Services Budget: Personal Services ___...______.._________..___..____.._..______..._______$ Regular Operating Expenses .._----__..____._.....___.___.. $ Travel ... ..... .... ......,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--.....'----... $ Publications and Printing _.-_____.____..________..________.._,,__ $ Equipment Purchases _._.. --________--____._--______...--__._.$ Per Diem and Fees .__._._.._....... $ Computer Charges ... ...._...._.._.__._..-...___..,,..._.___.........$ Other Contractual Expense ...... .__._........._._........__.$ Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded ....._......_.................._$ Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ...........__........_.........._..._......$ Grants for Child Mental Health ........... _______ __ $ Grants for Adult Mental Health ____________________ ______ $ Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded ......... $ Total Funds Budgeted .._________._____________________.__._.______.$ Indirect Communications Funding ________________._$ Agency Funds .. .. _______._________.__._______...______________._____$ State Funds Budgeted - .............. __________ _ ._.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 250,015 29,703 25,956 --0-- 500 500 --0-- -- 0-- 4,000 23,417,216 2,291,211 1,040,034 3,860,511 1,822,000 32,741,646 12,670 15,009,509 17,719,467 14 10. Work Incentive Program Budget: Personal Services __ ,________.__________...__________..._.______.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .._--_..-----..--.--______$ 987,452 65,000 2740 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Travel ...... ....._.....-._ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing --___..-_____..-- Equipment Purchases _,,..._.__.--.._..._.-- Per Diem and Fees --..__--_.___._---.,,..-- Computer Charges __--__.--________.__----___. Other Contractual Expense ...._ W.I.N. Benefits . Total Funds Budgeted ........ Indirect Communications Funding ____ Agency Funds -......--_..._.. State Funds Budgeted ......... Total Positions Budgeted 80,500 --0-- 2,000 --0-- --0-- 59,000 --0-- 2,750,000 3,943,952 8,365 3,549,557 386,030 101 11. Child Care Budget: Personal Services _______.._______.._____._____,,_ Regular Operating Expenses --......,, Travel _........ ...... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _._._........__..,,. Equipment Purchases ___.,,...______.-...____,,_. Per Diem and Fees ............ Computer Charges ..-.-- --.-- Other Contractual Expense __,,--,,,,.__-_ Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services _.___.______Benefits for Child Care ....... Total Funds Budgeted ........ State Funds Budgeted ......... Total Positions Budgeted 130,000 6,567,230 6,697,230 3,575,151 0 12. Programs for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults Budget: Personal Services ...... ............... Regular Operating Expenses ............. Travel ............................. Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... _ Publications and Printing ....__..._...._.._.._......._..... Equipment Purchases _...._.._.................._......_.,,.... Per Diem and Fees ...-_._..-.-.._._.__......__...--.__._.,,.... Computer Charges ----,,_.-----_.-..---._,,--_--.,,._-- Other Contractual Expense .._.--__--__.----____,,-- Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts...... Total Funds Budgeted .... Indirect Computer Funding ._,,--.--.__._,,--.,,_._-- Indirect Communications Funding _..._____--....___ Agency Funds .. .. ....____,,,,.._,,__--..--__--_ State Funds Budgeted ,,..---.-.------..----....---- Total Positions Budgeted 5,914,481 660,132 473,556 4,112 89,335 32,500 16,600 260,000 28,230,677 1,000,000 36,681,393 211,100 130,140 30,556,861 5,783,292 545 13. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services ,,..--...,,----.--. Regular Operating Expenses ... 419,957 64,576 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2741 Travel .._.__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _..----.._._-_--$ Publications and Printing .--______.__.--_______._--_______...__$ Equipment Purchases ....... ..... 4 Per Diem and Fees ______._.___________...__.________.._.__.________.$ Computer Charges --...----___._--.----.___...----___._..._.--$ Other Contractual Expense ___.._.._______________.__._________$ Areawide and Community Grants _____.______.__________.$ Nutrition Grants _______._______.______________.._.___.._.____________.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____....._______...-___________..__........ $ Indirect Communications Funding __....__.--____________$ Agency Funds __________.________.__.._______._-._..__-.,,_-.._...._..__$ State Funds Budgeted . . $ Total Positions Budgeted 31,584 --0-- 4,200 4,032 2,100 --0-- 4,536 1,457,178 2,476,500 4,464,663 11,240 3,990,941 462,482 35 14. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services ....._...._.....$ Regular Operating Expenses __.______.__.._.______..__________$ Travel ....._....._._..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____--__...----.$ Publications and Printing ........._ $ Equipment Purchases ...............................................^ Per Diem and Fees .._......._....$ Computer Charges -_______-_..________-.-_______.-.-___._-..-$ Other Contractual Expense ______._._________._.._..___._.______$ Grants for Nephrology Centers _____.._________.._________..$ Total Funds Budgeted _.--_______--_________.._________.-$ Indirect Computer Funding __..___________..._________...______$ Indirect Communications Funding ___________ ._________._$ Agency Funds ..__.. __.__-$ State Funds Budgeted _________________._______________________$ Total Positions Budgeted 845,903 9,264,982 26,347 --0-- 9,500 1,700 16,740 225,000 45,080 185,000 10,620^,252 182,680 24,855 7,741,344 2,671,373 65 15. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Facilities Budget: Personal Services ._________.___________..___________..__.__________._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ____________,,_________._________$ Travel ............. ________________________________________________ ..._.._.__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.__...______..,, $ Publications and Printing .______...__________..____________._..$ Equipment Purchases ............ _______..._._________._._____$ Per Diem and Fees _ ___________________.....______._._________.$ Computer Charges ....................................................^ Other Contractual Expense _........_...._............._....._$ Capital Outlay _ ........................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted _________________..._..._________.________$ Indirect Communications Funding .._________.__________$ Agency Funds .... ...................... ________________ ________.___$ State Funds Budgeted ....... _ _____ .......... ... ......$ Total Positions Budgeted 8,279,542 4,408,891 135,704 25,588 12,005 200,798 127,690 --0-- 275,150 250,000 13,715,368 82,560 11,694,378 1,938,430 684 16. Vocational Rehabilitation -- Services Budget: Personal Services .._________._. __________.._______.__..______________$ Regular Operating Expenses __.__________.____________$ 10,974,877 7,851,412 2742 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Travel ..._____________-.______.--_-___.__.---._..---___----. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------__~-----$ Publications and Printing ......................$ Equipment Purchases __.._____---___-_--_------_.._------$ Per Diem and Fees .......................$ Computer Charges ___.-____________-___________-__.----__------$ Other Contractual Expense ....... ...........--...^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ^ Indirect Communications Funding ..,,.,,..______,,----$ Agency Funds ....................$ State Funds Budgeted .......................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted 540,946 --0-- 42,536 153,117 226,424 --0-- --0-- 19,789,312 234,450 17,879,241 1,675,621 924 17. Medicaid Benefits Budget: Personal Services ______--_,,________---_______..----___,,-----.$ --0-- Regular Operating Expenses --....--..,,--_.--.------.$ --0-- Travel ............................ .........^ --0-- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................$ --0-- Publications and Printing .................$ --0-- Equipment Purchases ...... ..,,.,,..__._.....,,--__.$ --0-- Per Diem and Fees ..........................$ --0-- Computer Charges .............................. ^ 1,900,000 Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ --0-- Medicaid Benefits .................................. $ 267,000,000 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health $ 737,500 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health _..$ 147,500 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism ______________,,___.$ 354,000 Total Funds Budgeted ._._____...........___........._..._......... $ 270,139,000 Indirect Computer Funding ...................................^ 1,542,390 Agency Funds .........................$ 177,462,800 State Funds Budgeted ....................... ^ 91,133,810 Total Positions Budgeted 0 18. Public Assistance Budget: Personal Services ....._.___.,,._....____.....,,._.___......_,,,,._..$ Regular Operating Expenses -__.___........._-__.,,....._.__..$ --0-- --0-- Travel ............................................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...________.___--_$ Publications and Printing ................... .......^ Equipment Purchases ,,.--...------,,...._--,,......-.----.$ --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- Per Diem and Fees ...................$ --0-- Computer Charges ..................................$ 660,000 Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ 650,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits ............._.._........_._._..,,......$ 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits ..................................I 3,735,584 AFDC Benefits ...................... ....^ 138,167,872 Total Funds Budgeted ...................$ 143,313,456 Indirect Computer Funding ._._.__.............._.......,,.__..$ 535,850 Agency Funds ...................................... ....^ 103,736,420 State Funds Budgeted .._.-__.............-_.........._.__........ $ 39,041,186 Total Positions Budgeted 0 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2743 19. Local Services -- Community- Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services _....._.._,,.....____.,,....,,,,_........____...._..$ Regular Operating Expenses .....___.-......,,.-...-_._..$ Travel ,,-___..,,_.._,,__.. ,,._._._ _,,...,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -..._,,----._,,--$ Publications and Printing .,,...__.......___........_._......$ Equipment Purchases .-........-..-...__._,,.-..-._.-.......__._.$ Per Diem and Fees ......-.._-,,..._,,......._.__-....._.,,.-.....$ Computer Charges __...-...._,,,,,,,,.....__.,,--..,,._.__--...,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense -...-_.__.....----......,,__--..$ Local Services Benefits Payments Grants ._--__...-$ Grants to Counties for Social Services ___......._.._..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..--.....-_...._.........._-......._-_,,....$ State Funds Budgeted _-.....-...__....-_-_-...,,,,_._-....-_..$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 27,350,545 21,893,068 49,243,613 22,432,500 0 20. Benefits Payments -- Program Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services ..._,,..,,,,...,,,,..,,. $ Regular Operating Expenses _-_......._.........-___-,,.....$ Travel -.----.-.-..--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.._...,,,,_..--.$ Publications and Printing .._.__..........___......,,..__.....,,_ $ Equipment Purchases ....._..___......__._-..........__....,,._.._ $ Per Diem and Fees --..-__-.____--_._._._..--____--......_._...$ Computer Charges ..-..--..,,..._----._._-...---__.,,...,,._-._.-.$ Other Contractual Expense .........._._._......_._.......__.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...._...-.....-__.__..._.___.._........_..._..$ State Funds Budgeted .....,,..,,.,,.,,_. $ Total Positions Budgeted 2,761,303 633,083 179,000 --0-- 175,870 23,770 --0-- --0-- 2,589,275 6,362,301 3,177,819 251 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ______..__.._.._______.._,,___.._.__.,,.__________,,__.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....._._........_.__........_.__..$ Travel .....-_...........__........-___.......-__........,,._........_-__-....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __......._..,,.... $ Publications and Printing .. ........_..._............_._,,......$ Equipment Purchases ......_...... ....__._........_._...._........$ Per Diem and Fees ......_.._......-............._._........_-._......$ Computer Charges ....._....-......._._........._-_.........__.....-$ Other Contractual Expense .._..-_.-._._.._........__._-........ $ Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs _._._._.___.__.._._.._._._...__..__$ Crippled Children Benefits .....-..-._.....,,._.__-...-_..._.. $ Kidney Disease Benefits ...........................................I Cancer Control Benefits .............._._.._.........._.......... $ Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits ...._$ Facilities Construction Grants .........-__._.........._...$ Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project . .......-...,,_._........._.._..........._..$ Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project ......................_........_........__._..$ 57,814,984 27,663,496 3,409,434 40,100 731,467 522,392 1,414,086 5,071,000 38,473,854 150,000 3,034,626 300,000 441,000 2,220,154 10,013,000 97,300 92,800 2744 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Grant-In-Aid to Counties ._._._..._.........._._.______.____.,,_.$ 9,028,977 Benefits for Family Living Care --..........-...-..__.._-. $ 975,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded .__._._.___......._..__......,,..$ 23,417,216 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs ,,__..,,.,,.$ 2,291,211 Grants for Child Mental Health ....._...,,......_._......_ $ 1,040,034 Grants for Adult Mental Health ___..___._...._..___........ $ 3,860,511 Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded .... .. $ 1,822,000 Work Incentive Benefits .,,...,,._...._,,.,, $ 2,750,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services --..-_,,.-.........-.,,._...-- $ 130,000 Benefits for Child Care .....-.._____.._._...__._.......,,.........$ 6,567,230 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts _.___,,$ 1,000,000 Areawide and Community Grants ,,_.__.___._._..____.,,.$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants ._--_-__..____.__._.______.,,..................$ 2,476,500 Grants for Nephrology Centers _______._._......_......,,..$ 185,000 Medicaid Benefits ,,__,,_,,_____$ 267,000,000 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health ...._...__.........__....._______.___.___...............$ 737,500 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health .._..__$ 147,500 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism ....................$ 354,000 Cuban Refugees Benefits ,,.._._.. ..,,,,. $ 100,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits _____.__.,,......,,...,,.._.___..__..__.$ 3,735,584 AFDC Benefits ...----..-.-......-___.___.-_............-_-$ 138,167,872 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants __...__.. $ 27,350,545 Grants to Counties for Social Services ___._._._._._.. $ 21,893,068 Capital Outlay ............_._._-_-.._._.__.__.,,_..,,............ $ 250,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .,,___._..,,_-_-$ 190,000 Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless ap proved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual ex ceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12%% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region. Provided, that of the above appropriation related to the Vocational Rehabilitation -- Facilities Budget TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2745 $234,425 is designated and committed for the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs. Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health -- Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardio vascular Council Stroke-Screening Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of drugs for the Hemophilia Program, $50,000 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Aug usta, and $50,000 is designated and committed to estab lish a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the ap plication for funding for the training of health person nel under the provisions of the Public Health Service Act. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program. Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $250,000 is designated and committed to construct a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County. B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions ....._........_.........$ 144,427,797 1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget: Personal Services ..................._...............-_._.._......_._.$ 4,869,692 2746 JOURNAL OP JHE SENATE, Regular Operating Expenses _._--_.----____,,...____--_.$ Travel __-..........-.-_-_..-.........__.,,.-...-..,,,,-.........-.,,.._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----______._.---.$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases -,,,,__,,----____,,___----_--__--_--,,$ Per Diem and Fees .....__._.-........___..._................,,-..$ Computer Charges ...................................-...........--...I Other Contractual Expense ....-.-.._._,,._._.....-......-$ Authority Lease Rentals ..-_-.-,,.._.........----__.--.$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ...--..$ Total Funds Budgeted ____,,_.___-_______.,,._._______.,,____--.$ State Funds Budgeted ..,,,,_-___..-.........--_.-__.__...-..$ Total Positions Budgeted 861,113 20,500 4,200 3,840 5,000 72,000 70,000 110,060 387,000 45,000 6,448,405 5,982,405 537 2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services ..................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ...........,,..___..._.....,,.__.$ Travel _._--__.-._.--_ _^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........._._..,,...$ Publications and Printing .___-___________--____________,,-_.$ Equipment Purchases ...........--._...,,.._.....--._._.........$ Per Diem and Fees ......_.-__......-..,,.,,......-.....-....._,,.--.$ Computer Charges ....................................................I Other Contractual Expense ........._.................._._.___ $ Authority Lease Rentals ..-___...-......-,,--_............--.$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ,,.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted ___..._-......-..____.,,.....,,..-...._,,....$ State Funds Budgeted ....--__-,,.-..-....-____..._........_..$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,918,948 1,346,965 15,129 --0-- 8,750 10,215 107,000 82,000 15,070 513,000 150,000 8,167,077 7,786,077 645 3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget: Personal Services ...__,,,,...__..,,..._._..-- ___$ Regular Operating Expenses ......_.,,.._,,.............,,..-_..$ Travel .--_.,,-_...,,.__,,._......-_-__.._...---_-__..,,...... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........,,...,,...$ Publications and Printing ..._.___,,........_.._._.___............ $ Equipment Purchases ........-_._........-....--..--.-_.....--.$ Per Diem and Fees ......-.__..............._.....--......__..__,,..$ Computer Charges ....................................................I Other Contractual Expense ....................................I Authority Lease Rentals ,,..............___..............--___.$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ........$ Total Funds Budgeted ............-___.._...........,,.-.._......$ State Funds Budgeted ................___.___...-........_...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 4,685,618 748,524 19,000 --0-- 2,000 25,000 66,000 69,000 34,000 500,000 52,500 6,201,642 5,851,642 551 4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget: Personal Services -....-..._.......-............._..........._.__....-.$ Regular Operating Expenses _........_........_._........_....$ Travel __......-........--_--.._-.._,,_-_--_......-._,,....-.-..._..,,.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----...-.....--.$ Publications and Printing ---.--.-.......----.........__--.$ 4,308,000 733,441 16,000 --0-- 4,400 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2747 Equipment Purchases ___________________________ ___...__$ Per Diem and Fees ........................ ..^ Computer Charges _-_____._______._______..._____________._______..__.$ Other Contractual Expense __.____,,_.___$ Authority Lease Rentals . .________________._______.______,,_.__$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ._----$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_____________._-__-,,----.__--$ State Funds Budgeted ..........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 16,050 40,000 65,000 --0-- 646,500 90,000 5,919,391 5,749,391 551 5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services ........................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses _______,,_____.,,-_______.____.____,,__$ Travel .__,,___. _ __$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._____---____--_.$ Publications and Printing ..___._. _-____- _____$ Equipment Purchases ___..._____________________._____,,_____________.$ Per Diem and Fees ___.__..______..______,,_____..._____.______.______...$ Computer Charges ..................................................$ Other Contractual Expense -,_______.,,_____..______-______-__$ Capital Outlay _...___-________.________._______.________.____-..____--_.$ Authority Lease Rentals -.__-_.._-._._-__--____-.$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ______ $ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,_...___._..__ $ State Funds Budgeted .........................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 5,774,299 1,185,087 20,000 5,000 5,500 32,718 31,000 75,000 --0-- 100,000 853',500 52,500 8,134,604 7,622,049 779 6. Gracewood State School and Hospital Budget: Personal Services .................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses -............--....--...---..$ Travel ._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Publications and Printing ___..__.___._..______._____..-_____-_-.$ Equipment Purchases ________.._-_-_.____..__.__._________..___--.$ Per Diem and Fees ___. ....... ... --...--.$ Computer Charges ...- -- .---.$ Other Contractual Expense _._.._....___._..-___._____.__.____ $ Capital Outlay .__.._..___..___._.._._.._...__..__.._._._._-.__-___._-. $ Authority Lease Rentals ___.___.____-..._.__.._.____....___._.__.$ Total Funds Budgeted _._..______.____.._____.___......___...___...$ State Funds Budgeted ...............$ Total Positions Budgeted 13,279,351 2,873,183 22,611 20,396 7,102 125,000 47,176 71,000 136,483 2,750,000 117,000 19,449,302 15,710,769 1,562 7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services ............ ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................................$ Travel _________ ___.___._...___.___..__.__..__.___._._.._.____..._..._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.,,--_.. .--._.$ Publications and Printing .......................................^ Equipment Purchases ................................................^ Per Diem and Fees _________ ...._.._...__..-_._...___..._.$ 7,328,336 1,256,536 24,297 11,565 1,365 47,969 51,535 2748 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Computer Charges ._......_..-__.__._____.......-_._._____._....._...$ Other Contractual Expense.._._..........._._.___.............._. $ Capital Outlay -_.....,,,,___,,.,,...,,. $ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases __.._.... $ Total Funds Budgeted ............__.__._._...,,....._._.._...._.....$ State Funds Budgeted __...-....._...__._._.,,...._......._._.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 70,000 14,736 2,000,000 75,000 10,881,339 10,183,339 805 8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services ..___.,,.......-...__._._........-._.._...___.__......$ Regular Operating Expenses ._..._...,,.....-..._..._.___.$ Travel .,,.,,. _,,._._...,,_... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --._...-...-...___.$ Publications and Printing _______________________._______.________$ Equipment Purchases ....--._._......._....._...--._...........__..$ Per Diem and Fees __..._.._._..........._.____.--.....__.___.._._.$ Computer Charges ............._.._._.__._........___.____........_._.$ Other Contractual Expense ....___..__............._._.._......$ Capital Outlay ......... .,,.._.$ Authority Lease Rentals ........... $ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.._...$ State Funds Budgeted .....$ Total Positions Budgeted 9,910,000 1,796,054 30,000 --0-- 9,486 10,000 50,146 122,100 892,065 263,213 794,000 13,877,064 13,422,064 1,098 9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget: Personal Services ._.._.,,......$ Regular Operating Expenses ..____.__.........__..._...._._...$ Travel _____._.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --............._...$ Publications and Printing _____._._________..____._______________.$ Equipment Purchases ........ --..--_------..$ Per Diem and Fees ._..........$ Computer Charges .........._....$ Other Contractual Expense .....-..__.._.--_-.....___..._._...$ Authority Lease Rentals ----_.___..--.._.--___.____-.......$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases __..._. $ Total Funds Budgeted .....,,...$ State Funds Budgeted ......__...__.___.__._...,_._._._.____._......$ Total Positions Budgeted 7,473,369 1,408,766 35,200 --0-- 9,870 31,095 81,289 60,810 420,825 450,000 172,500 10,143,724 9,616,895 707 10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services ._.._........_.._.-.._...._.........._...._...........$ Regular Operating Expenses _..__._.._....--....._...._......$ Travel ...........,,_...._._........__..___...,,.._.........._.__,,.........___..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--------___.__ $ Publications and Printing _.._____________....____.________.__.__.$ Equipment Purchases ..._._.....,,......__._._..._..........___.__.$ Per Diem and Fees ......._,,......______.....,,._.._.__._._......._.$ Computer Charges _________.,,____._.________._____._____._____.___._$ Other Contractual Expense ._...___.__-____--____....._______.$ Capital Outlay ._...._.__............_.___._._.___........___.__...__.. $ Authority Lease Rentals ...-.............._._.._............_.$ 42,697,000 9,822,655 52,789 --0-- 14,408 321,885 91,492 360,000 82,875 2,925,000 1,284,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2749 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund _____._..._._.__.________.......______________.___.....$ Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases --... $ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_._______._______.____....___________.____..$ State Funds Budgeted _____._.____.__.....______._________._..___.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 183,000 112,500 57,947,604 49,450,039 4,893 11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services ._____________._..._..____________......___________...$ Regular Operating Expenses _________._._.__________..--__$ Travel .... ....._.___.._...._.___.__..,,............_.__--............_...__...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._......_.. ....._..$ Publications and Printing .... ........_..___..........._.._..._. $ Equipment Purchases ......_.__..__.._........._.___.__..._......$ Per Diem and Fees ........ $ Computer Charges ...________.___..._____________...______________._.$ Other Contractual Expense _____________...._. _______,,.___$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............._......._.._..__......_.__..__..$ State Funds Budgeted .._...._..............._...... ._.._..._.._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 5,940,000 1,327,516 15,500 13,000 3,400 22,700 33,200 8,000 8,400 7,371,716 7,295,716 621 12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services .._.........._.$ Regular Operating Expenses --______.--.--____._____----.$ Travel .__._._...-..._._.___.....-__.__....___..--__._._._.._..--_....$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._........_.._..$ Publications and Printing _____ $ Equipment Purchases ... ......._._........ ............... ... $ Per Diem and Fees ......_.._...__.._......____._..__.....--...__.._. $ Computer Charges __._.__...........__._..._.._......_.__.___.._.--..$ Other Contractual Expense ._._....,... $ Capital Outlay .. ._,,..._. $ Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ____...$ Total Funds Budgeted ___.__......-.._..._._._........_........$ State Funds Budgeted ________.__....._____________._....___________$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,408,338 719,715 15,300 15,500 2,250 70,450 65,358 --0-- --0-- 2,104,000 369,000 5,769,911 5,757,411 298 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services - ......._._...._..._..._......._..................$ 114,592,951 Regular Operating Expenses ___----_._____. ....___.___-_$ 24,079,555 Travel ..___.._........__.______.___.__-___.____________----_,,__._____........ $ 286,326 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._...__.._....,,... $ 69,661 Publications and Printing ___.__--_____________._....._._.__.... $ 72,371 Equipment Purchases ..--....__..._.._...........__.______.._.....$ 718,082 Per Diem and Fees ......._..............._.._..___..........__....$ 736,196 Computer Charges ....._................_...._............._._.... $ 1,052,910 Other Contractual Expense ..... ..................... ......_.$ 1,714,514 Capital Outlay _____ .._..._..__..._....._.__..._.._...._......__..._._._.$ 10,142,213 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers _______ $ 369,000 Authority Lease Rentals ............__._.._._...............__$ 5,545,00'Q State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...__.______________.________________._.__._______$ 183,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases __--_._.$ 750,000 2750 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $183,000 is specifically appropriated for the pur pose of financing a school for special education at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obliga tion Debt. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $2,104,000 is designated and com mitted for the construction of Regional Youth Develop ment Centers at Macon ($842,000), Griffin ($631,000) and Eastman ($631,000) ; $2,925,000 is designated and committed to renovate the Alien Building at Central State Hospital; $2,750,000 is designated and committed to construct a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital; $2,000,000 is designated and committed to construct a multi-geographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital; and $263,213 is designated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is designated and committed for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital. Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission. Section 27. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services ,,...,,___....-.___.,,..._.._..._ Regular Operating Expenses .._--......_. Travel .__.....,,...__.__......._._......_.._........__...... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _______,,_________.. Equipment Purchases .....__.__......,,...__..._. Per Diem and Fees ---.-._--,,_,,..,,--...___ Computer Charges ---__._.,,--..___,,.--..._. Other Contractual Expense ______________ Total Funds Budgeted ....____._.......__....... State Funds Budgeted _.____......_........... Total Positions Budgeted 456,021 369,800 23,221 60,000 --0-- 2,000 500 --0-- --0-- 500 456,021 456,021 30 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2751 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .......,,.-..-............._._.$ Travel _,,___.___.__--______...._-_-._.__,,__--.._-___.-,,-__._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,_.--_--_____.? Publications and Printing -....,,.,,-,,..-$ Equipment Purchases _.___--__,,__._----------_---------$ Per Diem and Fees .....,,...,,..,,.,,.--...,,,...__.--...--__._.$ Computer Charges ....-...,,---.--...------.--.....__---.....$ Other Contractual Expense .._.__..........__..._......._-.___.$ 369,800 23,221 60,000 --0-- 2,000 500 --0-- --0-- 500 B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Other Manpower Services, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund .............__........._._._._.$ 2,957,798 1. Basic Employment Security Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses .,,____._____,,__.____.__________$ Travel ,,._______-,,______,,_,,____,,,,,,,,_,,___,,,,__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,_--_.___,,__$ Publications and Printing ,,__,,_____._,,,, $ Equipment Purchases ,,--...--._..----.--...,,--------..$ Per Diem and Fees ,,.-_............_.,,_......._..._._............_..$ Computer Charges --.-.,,.--,,__,,-._------,,_,,.--..--,,_._.-.$ Other Contractual Expense .....__-__-_-.......-__-_-......$ Total Funds Budgeted ........,,_.__..........._,,__..........._.$ State Funds Budgeted .._._-...-....-___.__............_._....._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 14,223,661 3,679,740 450,000 --0-- 250,000 150,000 5,000 --0-- 400,000 19,158,401 345,000 1,140 2. Other Manpower Training Budget: Personal Services ,,_..,,__._-_.,,__._______..._.__________.__.__.____? Regular Operating Expenses ._..--.--.....-.----...--.$ Travel .. ..._.___-...-.....,,._.___._-...,,......_.-._,,_......._...__._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.__..--________$ Publications and Printing ...____.,,_............___...-.......$ Equipment Purchases .,,.,,.......,,....._.._.._,, $ Per Diem and Fees ..--_.--..-.........._-...___............,,___ $ Computer Charges . ..,,...-...,,,,_.-__..__..._.,,__.___.._-........$ Other Contractual Expense .........--..._.--......,,-.._.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-._,,...............___.._..............$ State Funds Budgeted __--.-...........--__..-....,,.....__.__..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,065,985 40,854 15,000 --0-- 25,000 25,000 5,000 .--0-- --0-- 1,176,839 --0-- 94 3. Correctional Manpower Program Budget: Personal Services ....,,..._..__...._._,,.....,,____...__.........,,....$ Regular Operating Expenses -,,----.-...-_.,,----__.... $ Travel .,..............-.__...........__.__._-.........,,__._.-_.,,........... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-__.--__--__.__.$ Publications and Printing ,,___,,______,,________,,____,,_______$ Equipment Purchases _._.._....,,......_-._,,..,,.,,.__.,,_.._.,,..$ 751,538 76,503 26,433 --0-- --0-- 1,400 2752 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees ,,..__.._..___________________.___________________.$ Computer Charges .^..--............................................^ Other Contractual Expense ___.________________._..,,..._..___.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____.,,.....________________________.___.__.$ State Funds Budgeted . . _.___.___________________.$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- --0-- 45,000 900,874 900,874 58 4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ......._._.___.._.._.--_.........._.._........_._._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ._.._._.._..._..._...._...__....._...._.....$ State Funds Budgeted ...... ..........._..._.._...__._._......_...$ 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 5. Work Incentive Budget: Personal Services _._._.___.._.._._..........._.___.._._,,..__..........$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._.........___._._.___.$ Travel ... ......_._.__.____.___.............._...__.___.__........_.........___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.._.--......-...$ Publications and Printing _._.._..._... ......._..._.._....__._.$ Equipment Purchases ............$ Per Diem and Fees .._.__......................._..._...._..._.._._..$ Computer Charges __..___.________.________...____._..__________..____ $ Other Contractual Expense ___..._.__._......_....... .........$ W.I.N. Grants ....._..._...._.._..........._......__..._...__.___.._......$ Total Funds Budgeted .......$ State Funds Budgeted .._..._..._._._......_..........._......___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,853,664 395,373 125,000 --0-- 8,000 34,600 5,000 --0-- 2,697,598 1,000,000 7,119,235 711,924 232 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ...........$ Regular Operating Expenses _....__________.__-------...!? Travel .........._._.._...._._....-......__..___.______..........__........_.___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......--..--.--.$ Publications and Printing ........................................$ Equipment Purchases ---._.__._________________._._...___._____.$ Per Diem and Fees .. $ Computer Charges . ... ......_....._._.. .._..........._...._.... $ Other Contractual Expense ............_._.._._........_._.._..$ W.I.N. Grants _...._._._.....,,_...__.___..._.........._......_._.........$ Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund . .. ... $ 18,894,848 4,192,470 616,433 --0-- 283,000 211,000 15,000 --0-- 3,142,598 1,000,000 1,000,000 Section 28. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law .........__..._....... $ 2,255,432 1. Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services .-.._.____..___.._...-......._._.._._._.._......_.....$ Regular Operating Expenses ._.._.___......._...__...._..._.$ Travel _....._._.._........ ...................................._...............$ 1,813,042 166,099 61,500 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2753 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__.-__-----_,,__$ Publications and Printing ,,__._____...__.__,,___.________,,__,,__$ Equipment Purchases .,,_.__..__._....._,,...__--...__--...,,._$ Per Diem and Fees ...... - ... ,,---,,.-$ Computer Charges .__._._._.... _..._.__. ....._.._.$ Other Contractual Expense .__..-...__......_.__,,..._-...__-$ Total Funds Budgeted .......... ....,,...$ State Funds Budgeted _..:....$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 23,950 34,600 26,700 740 30,000 2,156,631 2,089,431 90 2. State Library Budget: Personal Services ...._..-...-.__......_.._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ,,_.--__-,,,,,,_...-.-_._,,.$ Travel ........ ...... --.,,.----.--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _,,..__,,---..__..$ Publications and Printing ._........_--..---_..$ Equipment Purchases _....--..--...--,,...--. ._...$ Per Diem and Fees . .. ... ..__._....._.. $ Computer Charges _..._..__ .... ._._..........._$ Other Contractual Expense _...._...,,..._.-.,,__.--.-_.--,,$ Law Books ..... .----.-..--.--.-..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._._._........_.$ State Funds Budgeted ........___.__.._-.$ Total Positions Budgeted 126,000 5,001 140 --0-- 250 2,000 550 60 --0-- 32,000 166,001 166,001 11 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..-....... -- --$ Regular Operating Expenses ____,,_.____--._______._______.$ Travel _......___-.._.___-.___._.._-____.....___-.._____-..______-.,,__-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.,,_----.,,--.$ Publications and Printing .___......._._... $ Equipment Purchases ....--. .-....-- .$ Per Diem and Fees ____...____.__..______._..______...__.______.___.__..$ Computer Charges .......-.--_.$ Other Contractual Expense ._.____._._____._.__._____.._.____.$ Books for State Library .___.._._____,,..________._______._,,___.$ 1,938,042 171,100 61,640 --0-- 24,200 36,600 27,250 800 30,000 32,000 For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant At torneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Execu tive Branch of 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 respec tive agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law. 2754 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 29. Merit System of Personnel Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration (No direct State General Fund Appropriation is required) --.....--..._..-----.,,---$ --0-- 1. Applicant Services Budget: Personal Services ---------.-.-.-- $ Regular Operating Expenses -_..___,,--__._.--...._---$ Travel .__,,.....__......__..........,,..__.__..,,,,,,..__....._...._._......_.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,_......._.._--..$ Publications and Printing ___...,,....___.._._..,,_._.___....._.$ Equipment Purchases _______,,________________.,,__.,,,,____,,-- $ Per Diem and Fees .------.-----.$ Computer Charges .__._........___,,....____......_.__,,...__._.......$ Other Contractual Expense ____._--__,,,..._._--.__.___--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.._.,,......__....._...-_.....__......$ State Funds Budgeted ___..-..-..___-..,,__._._...-_._......___.$ Total Positions Budgeted 410,063 38,990 2,500 --0-- 24,600 1,640 2,000 264,500 --0-- 744,293 --0-- 33 2. Classification and Compensation Budget: Personal Services .------------...-.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ----__.--_-____--__.__.._--$ Travel ----.-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,.,,--_--_.---$ Publications and Printing . ... .$ Equipment Purchases _..,,._.._......___.....__......---....._...$ Per Diem and Fees .....-_......__._......____.....__.....__..._...$ Computer Charges -----. .....-...-.....$ Other Contractual Expense ___.______.______..___._____...___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._......___-..._._-..._...-...._._.$ State Funds Budgeted .--..............-...-....$ Total Positions Budgeted 316,400 10,150 2,500 --0-- 28,000 2,000 500 49,049 --0-- 408,599 --0-- 22 3. Employee Services Budget: Personal Services .,-- ---- -..-......$ Regular Operating Expenses .-..-.____--.,,__,,..-.....-.$ Travel ____-...-__....-_._..-._...._.-_...._-.......___..-.,,...-__.,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ----.----_----$ Publications and Printing ....-................$ Equipment Purchases -.-----..........-.........$ Per Diem and Fees ---------.----..-$ Computer Charges __......-__.....-__._....___..-_......___........$ Other Contractual Expense .._..................._.....___.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ____________.._____,,_____.____,,.._._._$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.,,....,,..,,....___.....,,............$ Total Positions Budgeted 260,000 8,625 2,500 --0-- 5,500 1,200 700 100,000 --0-- 378,525 --0-- 20 4. Training and Staff Development Budget: Personal Services ..... ..-.-- --.....- -^ 193,775 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Regular Operating Expenses ................................$ Travel ..____._._-_..__._-.._..___-___._.__-..__,,-,,___.__,,--_,,,,.__.-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,,,.___--_,,___.$ Publications and Printing ..........................$ Equipment Purchases --._....---_...._--...._..--.....--_....$ Per Diem and Fees .................... ^ Computer Charges ..................................$ Other Contractual Expense ....... .^... .........$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................$ State Funds Budgeted ...............$ Total Positions Budgeted 5. Insurance and Income Maintenance Budget: Personal Services ...................... .....^ Regular Operating Expenses ...................$ Travel ..._..... ................. 4 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._._____--_,,,,$ Publications and Printing .................. ^ Equipment Purchases __..._.._...__..,,..-,,.__...-.__,,.,,,,.__-_.$ Per Diem and Fees ...,,.....,,.....,,$ Computer Charges ......................... ^ Other Contractual Expense ...... _--.-..--....-- $ Total Funds Budgeted ...................^ State Funds Budgeted __......_.......__.......,,-...,,,,.......$ Total Positions Budgeted 6. Planning, Research and Special Services Budget: Personal Services ...................$ Regular Operating Expenses ....................^ Travel ...------.---- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............$ Publications and Printing ....................... ^ Equipment Purchases _._...---.------...,,--_..,,,,..._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...................... .^ Computer Charges ..................... ^ Other Contractual Expense ...-..-----..-- $ Total Funds Budgeted .................. ^ State Funds Budgeted ............. ...^ Total Positions Budgeted 7. Administrative and Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ....................... ....^ Regular Operating Expenses -.--_.----------------$ Travel ..................... ..^$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--._.------_-.$ Publications and Printing __...._.-....__._......__.......__._ $ Equipment Purchases ..................... ..-.____.__$ Per Diem and Fees ......................... ^ Computer Charges .................. .^, 2755 14,900 4,900 --0--- 4,400 1,850 20,250 200 --0-- 240,275 --0-- 14 182,500 16,835 1,575 --0-- 2,600 560 9,000 15,600 --0-- 228,670 --0-- 16 91,620 4,400 2,000 --0-- 550 --0-- 400 1,900 300,000 400,870 --0-- 5 158,000 9,550 600 --0-- 2,300 1,400 300 6,000 2756 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense --------------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ----------------------$ State Funds Budgeted _-......-.._.-.....____-......___-...,,.$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 178,150 --0-- 13 8. Director Office Budget: Personal Services ----.--------------$ Regular Operating Expenses -------------------$ Travel ----.---------------- --^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.._-.--_....--.$ Publications and Printing ........_.__..,,...._.____.......__._...$ Equipment Purchases -------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ._.-_._..___........___.........____._.....____....$ Computer Charges --------------.----- ~~--$ Other Contractual Expense ,,......,,.,,--_....,,--.,,.--.$ Total Funds Budgeted -.__.__......_...__......_..__.____.....___.$ State Funds Budgeted ------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted 127,600 6,200 4,000 --0-- 2,000 1,300 2,600 -- 0-- --0-- 143,700 -- 0-- 6 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _._.___-_-_____.____-..__..____..____..__-__________$ Regular Operating Expenses --------------------.$ Travel ._._._...______..._...__...._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.__.__,,_______.$ Publications and Printing --------------------$ Equipment Purchases -------------------------.$ Per Diem and Fees -------------------$ Computer Charges .--------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense --------------------$ 1,739,958 109,650 20,575 --0-- 69,950 9,950 35,750 437,249 300,000 Section 30. Department of Natural Resources. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources ._______.....-_.____........,,-_....__-___......_.__._....__..$ 30,829,188 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services _,,_.-. ,,..,,...,, .__.._..$ Regular Operating Expenses --------.--------$ Travel ------------- ----^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....___......._____.$ Publications and Printing --------__------------_$ Equipment Purchases -------------------------$ Per Diem and Fees ------------------------$ Computer Charges ---------------------------$ Other Contractual Expense --~-- ---- --------$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._............__,,.......__,,-......___.$ State Funds Budgeted .__.....-_._-...._.______....-_.,,-....$ Total Positions Budgeted 948,702 197,557 11,282 4,700 70,000 11,665 30,600 140,380 --0-- 1,414,886 1,414,886 74 2. Public Relations and Information Budget: Personal Services ----------------------------$ Regular Operating Expenses ..,,_....--....____....._.___$ 337,385 85,225 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2757 Travel _,,_...._.___-.......__._._._.......-...,,......___._._._.....,,.___,__.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---...._,,..,,._..$ Publications and Printing ..,,.__.._____..._.....__._....._._..$ Equipment Purchases ,,--______.--._,_____________.______-.--___$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._._......__._....._..._.___.....,,__.___._....$ Computer Charges ._........__..,,......_,,,,......._.___....,,..__.$ Other Contractual Expense _------_.------....--_--...$ Total Funds Budgeted __.__._.,,_____.___.___._-_-___.___..__.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ..._._.._.......__..___.......____._._...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 9,312 12,300 325,000 15,500 13,000 500 --0-- 798,222 798,222 25 3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services .__.._. ____.,,.,,$ Regular Operating Expenses .-_....--,,----_--_--__..$ Travel --...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--__,,_--_--____$ Publications and Printing ._._._........,,__.___......____,,....__$ Equipment Purchases _.--____._._---_,,_,,_._---_____--______$ Per Diem and Fees .....-.-......___,,_.-.,,___._..-....___-_....$ Computer Charges __.,,_......_._._........__.___...._.__.._....._.__.$ Other Contractual Expense .._.._-_-....--__.__...._.._..._..$ Land and Water Conservation Grants .....__.._......$ Recreation Grants -----.----.----------$ Total Fund Budgeted ..,,,,.____.,,,,.,,,,$ State Funds Budgeted _.....-.___.-...._.__.__....-,,____......$ Total Positions Budgeted 918,000 89,980 68,000 5,000 75,000 10,800 99,620 3,000 108,909 3,600,000 300,000 5,278,309 1,462,774 65 4. Game Management Budget: Personal Services .___.____._._,,___..__,,__,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses ___----,,__--..,,__--__..$ Travel .. ... .^ --..--.-----$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._._._...._.-____ $ Publications and Printing .._.__..........___.___..._.___._.,,. $ Equipment Purchases .-._._.---.-..._._._-.---__.__-._--.____. $ Per Diem and Fees .-___._-....-._.___......,,.__._-....__.__.__..$ Computer Charges _._.__--..._.__.__..__-_,,...-..._._.__..-...$ Other Contractual Expense -....._.___.__...._._._......._._..$ Capital Outlay ._........._.___._.......___.__....__.._,,.....__._____....$ Total Funds Budgeted __...__.____.....__.....__..._....._..._...,,..$ State Funds Budgeted __.___......._._._.....______.-.......__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,323,000 522,913 16,692 176,400 15,000 29,800 3,500 6,500 19,267 --0-- 2,113,072 1,161,453 110 5. Fisheries Management Budget: Personal Services -----------.-- . ,,._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses _....._._._...,,.______--......$ Travel ..-_...._.__......-__.__....,,.__.-........_-._-....__-__.........._..__,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __....._._____..,,..$ Publications and Printing ___,,...._.____.._....,,______,,...,,__ $ Equipment Purchases ..__._.......__..._.....__._....,,..__.___...$ Per Diem and Fees ---.----------.$ Computer Charges ___-...,._..-..-__..-..--...---.-$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................I 1,382,923 578,590 33,500 104,900 10,500 101,325 3,000 3,125 36,000 2758 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Capital Outlay .........................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ........,,.,,._.___._........_._._........ $ State Funds Budgeted ....... ...............$ Total Positions Budgeted 309,000 2,562,863 2,062,448 110 6. Law Enforcement Budget: Personal Services ............... ^, Regular Operating Expenses -._.___._._____._----.--.-- $ Travel ...................................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .$ Publications and Printing _.................._..._........_..,.$ Equipment Purchases ........ ..-------.-$ Per Diem and Fees ..................... .^ Computer Charges ...........................$ Other Contractual Expense -__.---------,,_...--------$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund --------.--......--.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............... ...4 State Funds Budgeted _.-.........._..-....-...-.--.-$ Total Positions Budgeted 3,012,314 873,650 52,600 311,000 29,400 313,297 26,080 --0-- --0-- 27,000 4,645,341 4,463,657 244 7. Project Evaluation Budget: Personal Services _._,,.._______.__________..____.__.___,,,______._.____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ---.--......,,_..-- $ Travel .._._..,,...-_._..-._.,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____.._.___._._.___.$ Publications and Printing _._.._..........._..._..._........... $ Equipment Purchases --.-.,,,,._------..-...._--------- $ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges ........--.........................................$ Other Contractual Expense _-__.--------_--_----.----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ...................$ State Funds Budgeted ...................$ Total Positions Budgeted 66,900 12,025 2,645 4,100 300 1,600 --0-- --0-- --0-- 87,570 87,570 4 8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget: Personal Services ____..___._________._.__._______.____.__..._..__.___.$ Regular Operating Expenses ..--......._._._._,,,,......._.$ Travel ..........___.............._.._._.............___._._.....................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......--------.$ Publications and Printing ,,,,..,,...._._.___.._...._..._....._.$ Equipment Purchases _,,_._.--___,,_--,,.......,,...----......$ Per Diem and Fees ................. ^^ .....$ Computer Charges ........................^ Other Contractual Expense .....------,,_-,,...--------.$ Total Funds Budgeted __..______.__.___._________,,.____.______.$ State Funds Budgeted ............. 4 Total Positions Budgeted 33,600 6,875 2,500 3,500 650 1,065 2,640 --0-- --0-- 50,830 50,830 2 9. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services .......................... ^ 4,565,385 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2759 Regular Operating Expenses -__.--.--____._.________._,,.$ Travel _____..______.______.___.,,_____.____.__,,,,__.________.___.________,,_.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___...--___._....$ Publications and Printing ....,,__.....__-.._...__.__...........$ Equipment Purchases ,,.... ..._,,..._,,_._'_......._.. ..,,.$ Per Diem and Fees .,,..._.-_-..._,,__.._.......____..........,,__..$ Computer Charges --,,....,,----...,,,,--,,__.--.----.--.--.$ Other Contractual Expense ......................................I Capital Outlay _____._._,,___._____.__.__,,..___,,_._____.,,__..._,,___._.$ Authority Lease Rentals .._..__..........-_._._...,,..__._.._...$ Total Funds Budgeted ._--.-_.._.__..,,...-_.__._-.._....._.$ State Funds Budgeted ,,,,....._.,,,,..,,$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,728,643 64,500 240,300 36,000 277,090 57,500 --0--- 28,500 360,000 2,526,000 10,883,918 8,237,409 381 10. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget: Personal Services _._.........-___._-..-....__._.,,..._.-......_.__-$ Regular Operating Expenses _._........___--.--__,,...-.$ Travel ........._._ ..__..__,,._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____._.,,_______..$ Publications and Printing ..........___-.,,......___.........__.$ Equipment Purchases .__.__,,____,,,,__,,.____$ Per Diem and Fees .__,,_____-._._,,__,,__________,,__._._.___.__,,__$ Computer Charges _-_.,,_.__----_--_,,_--_____--__--_____,,--.$ Other Contractual Expense _______...____.____.___._._____.___.$ Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey .................................................I Topographic Mapping United States Geological Survey ....................................I Total Funds Budgeted ....-......_.-....._.....-...........$ State Funds Budgeted ........._.............._........._..__.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 507,608 76,484 25,500 27,600 26,000 30,200 2,500 --0-- 30,000 202,000 1,050,000 1,977,892 1,707,892 34 11. Water Supply Budget: Personal Services ...__..._........._._.._..._......._.___........_.__.$ Regular Operating Expenses .-..--.__-,,-...-.-_.__-..,,.$ Travel .._........__..__.........___.__.........._...............____........,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___.._...._____.,,-.$ Publications and Printing ....................................I Equipment Purchases _._.._...___._....._.......___...............$ Per Diem and Fees ._.......__.___.........._.___.,,.......__.___._.$ Computer Charges ......__._.,,.......____--..........____...........$ Other Contractual Expense ..__._..--......_____._.......__.$ Fluoridation Grants ................................................I Total Funds Budgeted ._......_______._._..______.___...______.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ..._.__.-...-...__.._...-...._._-_-__.._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 498,183 42,741 27,459 --0-- 6,000 23,077 --0-- 10,000 --0-- 200,000 807,460 807,460 34 12. Water Quality Budget: Personal Services ...........----......----................-........I Regular Operating Expenses _._._.....__.__._.--......___.$ 1,519,000 96,095 2760 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel _________________ ______________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___________$ Publications and Printing ............_...____._,,...-..._._...$ Equipment Purchases ___._._..___..,,.,,......--___.__.......,,._ $ Per Diem and Fees _________________________ ______^ Computer Charges ___._.__,,..___._,,,,$ Other Contractual Expense ________________$ Water and Sewer Grants ,,-___..___.____._-___-__-._.__..-.$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________ .._---.$ State Funds Budgeted ____________-____._-$ Total Positions Budgeted 43,800 20,000 32,000 54,540 3,800 105,500 437,500 2,000,000 4,312,235 3,062,235 104 13. Air Quality Budget: Personal Services _._...,,._.,,,,_....,,-$ Regular Operating Expenses _.__....,,..........__..._...__.$ Travel _____________ __^% Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---_,,.--_,,__--.$ Publications and Printing __________________________% Equipment Purchases ________________ 4 Per Diem and Fees __________________________ ^ Computer Charges ._..,,- -.----$ Other Contractual Expense ________$ Total Funds Budgeted _____________________ $ State Funds Budgeted _____________________ $ Total Positions Budgeted 1,132,000 86,809 54,300 6,000 3,000 28,000 500 58,700 9,500 1,378,809 828,309 74 14. Solid Waste Management Budget: Personal Services __,,_,,__.____,,_.,,___,,____$ Regular Operating Expenses ...--,,,,----,,-.....--.,--$ Travel ______ ___________$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....-_--...__..,,.$ Publications and Printing .,,.........--._.-------....--,,--$ Equipment Purchases _____________________.________________$ Per Diem and Fees _______________________ __.__^ Computer Charges ______ ______________.________________$ Other Contractual Expense .__.._............_.___.........__..$ Solid Waste Grants ________________________________.__$ Total Funds Budgeted _________________ _^ State Funds Budgeted ________________________ ___^ Total Positions Budgeted 573,711 27,198 31,180 --0-- 6,500 6,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- 2,000,000 2,646,089 2,646,089 35 15. Land Reclamation Budget: Personal Services _________________._______$ Regular Operating Expenses ____________________ _4 Travel _.__............-.___.,,................._......____........___.___..... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____-_________% Publications and Printing ______________ ______$ Equipment Purchases ________________________ ^ Per Diem and Fees ........._,,___-.......-.__..__......____.__..$ Computer Charges ____________________ ______________$ 154,874 25,205 9,775 14,000 1,500 1,600 2,000 34,500 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Other Contractual Expense Total Funds Budgeted .... ... State Funds Budgeted _____... Total Positions Budgeted 16. Heritage Trust Budget: Capital Outlay _________________________________ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Budgeted ._......__..._._. State Funds Budgeted .._.,,. Total Positions Budgeted 17. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay _____........._...._.._.._______.,,.___.. Total Funds Budgeted .....,,,,...,, State Funds Budgeted .______._.___,,._______._______. Total Positions Budgeted 2761 243,454 243,454 9 590,000 302,000 892,000 892,000 0 500,000 52,500 552,500 552,500 0 18. Jekyll Island State Park Authority: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..... Total Funds Budgeted .._.._..,,.__...._._.. State Funds Budgeted .__._..._._.....__..-- Total Positions Budgeted 350,000 350,000 350,000 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ................................................I Regular Operating Expenses __.._____._.,___.__--__.--_- $ Travel ._--.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... ........ $ Publications and Printing .... ......_._.....__. ._.......$ Equipment Purchases ___________________________ .........$ Per Diem and Fees ,,...___...-____,,--__,,...._.... ........ $ Computer Charges ,,__.___,,,,,,__-----------.,, .........$ Other Contractual Expense .._..,,..___._..._. .._......$ Land and Water Conservation Grants .__......$ Recreation Grants ._-.....__...-__.----_,,.,,_-__-. .........$ Fluoridation Grants .__.._.._-_._,,..--..-.......... ._.......$ Water and Sewer Grants ....._.._....__......._ ___...__ $ Solid Waste Grants .....__.....___..._.._......_.._... .........$ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey .. ___._-.._____...--__.__-.,,___. ..$ Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps ___....... ..$ 16,973,585 5,449,990 453,045 929,800 636,850 905,559 246,240 362,205 669,676 3,600,000 300,000 200,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 202,000 1,050,000 2762 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations ____.___,,_._._,,____,,-_____.,,..__,,_.$ Capital Outlay ._...._-....__..-_.........,,._.-$ Authority Lease Rentals .__-_--_..__--__._._____-_._.._---_.$ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ,,_____.__...__.____..-.__..$ Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay ....... ........ .... .._.-$ 500,000 1,259,000 2,526,000 679,000 52,500 Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Section or from any other funds without the ap proval of the State Properties Control Commission, ex cept that land specifically provided for in this Section. Provided, however, that none of the above appro priation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $21,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Pro gram. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Planning and Research, $100,000 in Grants is desig nated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adjacent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds shall be matched with local and Federal funds. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is designated and committed to build and equip a pavillion at Red Top Mountain State Park. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $350,000 is specifically appropriated for the pur pose of financing Capital Outlay projects at Jekyll Island through the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2763 Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of Corrections _-_.________$ 4,108,169 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services ...................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses _._______,,___..__,,--____._-_.$ Travel _.-----.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................^ Publications and Printing _____-_._--_---------..,,----$ Equipment Purchases ..........................^ Per Diem and Fees ................ 4 Computer Charges ............ ..^ Other Contractual Expense ....................................9 Mentally Retarded Offender Program ._........_.__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... .....^ State Funds Budgeted ......$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,506,447 548,066 85,000 4,900 45,500 41,776 37,820 324,442 57,500 150,000 3,801,451 3,801,451 191 2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget: Personal Services ...-_.,_.____.-........__..____.__..-..........$ Regular Operating Expenses ................ ...^ Travel ...................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........ $ Publications and Printing ....__.___.__...........__.__.___._.$ Equipment Purchases .........................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$ Computer Charges ..................................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................$ State Funds Budgeted ._ ... .......$ Total Positions Budgeted 184,418 45,300 20,000 4,000 1,000 --0-- 40,000 --0-- 12,000 306,718 306,718 11 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..........................^ Regular Operating Expenses __..__..__________,,.___.______.$ Travel ....................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --,,---_.__--_..$ Publications and Printing ........................$ Equipment Purchases ................................... ^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................$ Computer Charges ._.___.___.___..................._.,,_..._.___...__.$ Other Contractual Expense ......,,____....___._.-...-.....$ Mentally Retarded Offender Program .........,,..,,.$ 2,690,865 593,366 105,000 8,900 46,500 41,776 77,820 324,442 69,500 150,000 B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions _.._......_._.._.....$ 38,810,057 1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget: Personal Services .--.... .-...._-..$ 922,601 2764 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Regular Operating Expenses ....-----........----__,,.$ Travel ___.___.__..__._________.._._______.._____._______..._______.__.._______..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..,,._........_._._.$ Publications and Printing .,,._.__.....,,-___._._................$ Equipment Purchases ........ ..^ Per Diem and Fees ..--...............__..._..........._..._........_.$ Computer Charges - ......_--.....__.__.-- ...--....----......$ Other Contractual Expense ..............$ Total Funds Budgeted ....,,..-.._............-........__._.......$ State Funds Budgeted .,,....,, .,,,,.-$ Total Positions Budgeted 452,393 1,950 22,500 125 35,860 19,000 --0-- --0-- 1,454,429 1,122,629 83 2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services ................................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses .... $ Travel ....__..,,__-_...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._.----,,.....$ Publications and Printing ..............^ Equipment Purchases .........._.._.........._...__..,,.--..._....$ Per Diem and Fees _._._............___._........_.__..........-....$ Computer Charges ............__.....-,,.......,,.........----...-..$ Other Contractual Expense ------__-- -- -- - $ Capital Outlay ............................ $ Total Funds Budgeted ______,,____._____-_._____.___-__-.___.__ $ State Funds Budgeted ................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted 2,498,800 1,422,075 8,400 66,000 673 90,075 22,000 --0-- --0-- 40,000 4,148,023 4,136,023 227 3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget: Personal Services .............. ....^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................I Travel ....................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______.____________$ Publications and Printing .--.__.._........_.._...._.._.._..._.$ Equipment Purchases ................................$ Per Diem and Fees .,,..,,,,..$ Computer Charges ....-....._........-_._.._...__..._......--.._._...$ Other Contractual Expense ....._.._._,,......._._.--....._._.$ Authority Lease Rentals ..... ..,,----------.$ Total Funds Budgeted .----.. ....,,..$ State Funds Budgeted ..............$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,582,238 1,111,100 4,000 34,700 1,000 83,525 49,875 --0-- --0-- 640,000 4,506,438 4,504,638 246 4. Georgia State Prison Budget: Personal Services ...................... ^....$ Regular Operating Expenses ...._._....___.__,,_.......__.$ Travel ...,,....-___.-.-_.....---........_.......-__.-__..........__._...,,.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.....----.....$ Publications and Printing ,,..-_...._...-.....___..,,.....__....$ Equipment Purchases ..................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................$ Computer Charges .__.--..--_...---........-...-...._...--...._._.$ 5,061,281 3,048,960 6,000 88,000 1,600 146,000 88,000 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2765 Other Contractual Expense .................. ...^ Total Funds Budgeted __,,,__._-..___.___.,,______.________._.___.$ State Funds Budgeted .................... ^ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 8,439,841 8,304,841 460 5. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services .......................... 4 Regular Operating Expenses __-......_......_-._..._._--..$ Travel . - .. ...................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __--_.----..._.$ Publications and Printing .___.._.____-.._____-..___.--...__.$ Equipment Purchases .............. ^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges _...___......._...-__...-......--..-...----,,..$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................$ State Funds Budgeted ................. ^ Total Positions Budgeted 3,654,400 2,174,700 15,700 55,000 2,560 243,000 124,000 --0-- --0-- 6,269,360 5,897,360 346 6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services - ._...._..__.._..-.__...__.__...._..__..._.___.....$ Regular Operating Expenses .,,._._._...._,,..____._..____ $ Travel ................................... ....^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--.....----..._.$ Publications and Printing .....................:...............-$ Equipment Purchases ....................... ..^ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................^ Computer Charges .... ... ...... ..--..-- $ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Authority Lease Rentals ...................$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__........._...,,_-_....._._.....____..$ State Funds Budgeted ............ ^ Total Positions Budgeted 640,000 352,000 3,550 9,000 350 27,800 9,800 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,142,500 1,124,500 60 7. Walker Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ....._....._._....-..___.-...._.__..._..__.-....__.. $ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel ........_._...._._....._____..,,.__......._.......____...._.__,,....__.. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ---........-.__..$ Publications and Printing .....................................-^ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ........................... ^ Computer Charges .............................$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................$ Authority Lease Rentals ...._..._..._._,,___._......___......._ $ Total Funds Budgeted ........_......_._..._..._.._-..__....-_...$ State Funds Budgeted ....._...._..........._................__$ Total Positions Budgeted 598,000 376,000 2,450 15,000 425 32,800 10,500 --0-- --0-- 100,000 1,135,175 1,135,175 59 8. Kemper Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ................ ^ Regular Operating Expenses ............. i 500,000 416,000 2766 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Travel ...^..................... ^ ...................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,,__..._......_. $ Publications and Printing .......................... ........^ Equipment Purchases ............................$ Per Diem and Fees ......................$ Computer Charges ............................ ^ Other Contractual Expense ....__..___.....,,...._._____,,....$ Total Funds Budgeted ................$ State Funds Budgeted ------.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,500 7,500 300 10,000 10,000 --0-- --0-- 946,300 946,300 58 9. Georgia Women's Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services ................ ^ .......$ Regular Operating Expenses ............$ Travel ..__.__.. .^...__. _._....._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___...._____.__._.$ Publications and Printing ......--_._______.,,,,_____._........$ Equipment Purchases ......................... .^ Per Diem and Fees ..................... .....^ Computer Charges ..................................$ Other Contractual Expense .............. ....._$ Total Funds Budgeted ....................$ State Funds Budgeted ........................... $ Total Positions Budgeted 841,350 217,150 2,000 21,500 400 25,500 4,100 --0-- 2,500 1,114,500 1,114,500 104 10. Ingram Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services .............................. ......$ Regular Operating Expenses ._..----..,,_.,,,,.--___,,--_$ Travel ................................................... ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,-.....__.._--...$ Publications and Printing ......___._........-______.....,,.._.$ Equipment Purchases ......................$ Per Diem and Fees .,,.-____._.........___.-.....--____.....-. $ Computer Charges ____.,,_._-.,,______..--.______--___--___--_..| Other Contractual Expense ...------,,....--._.____........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..-...-..._..__.........,,_-_......-.-____$ State Funds Budgeted ._______.._.___.__..____,,_._________,,.____$ Total Positions Budgeted 355,000 305,000 2,000 20,000 225 10,000 7,500 --0-- --0'-- 699,725 699,725 58 11. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services .............................. ^ Regular Operating Expenses _-_--.-.._---...,,.-__--..$ Travel ..........___..,,..-.......-____..-..-.-.__...........____.......__.___. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _--..._...____....$ Publications and Printing -_.___..--..-.____.--...--_...__-.. $ Equipment Purchases .............................$ Per Diem and Fees .................................$ Computer Charges ............................-.......$ 650,000 497,000 4,000 30,000 1,000 536,475 18,000 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Other Contractual Expense Total Fund Budgeted ....__... State Funds Budgeted --._... Total Positions Budgeted 12. New Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services ..,,...._............._........_............_._ Regular Operating Expenses ........... Travel ......................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _-......_.,,_ Publications and Printing ................... Equipment Purchases ...._........._...-...._._....-.._.._. Per Diem and Fees .................. Computer Charges ........................ Other Contractual Expense ..-....--.-.....--,,--__-.. Capital Outlay ....... ,,-..,,-,,. ,,.,, Total Funds Budgeted ................................ ..... State Funds Budgeted -._-__.._,,,, Total Positions Budgeted Provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,041,500 is designated and committed for the Glynco Correc tional Institution, or such other youthful offender insti tution as may be designated by a majority of the mem bership of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate. Provided, further, that these funds shall only be available for expenditure at State-owned facilities. 13. Work Release Center Budget: Personal Services ..._...._...,,._._.......-__..__. Regular Operating Expenses __-____--. Travel ... --,,,,,,--.. ---._.,, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _,,_______._______ Equipment Purchases ....--._....-....,,____._. Per Diem and Fees _------.... _-----.___.__. Computer Charges __......,,__..._......._..__. Other Contractual Expense .---.......... Total Funds Budgeted ....... State Funds Budgeted --__.__.___----______. Total Positions Budgeted 2767 _Q,_ 1,736,475 1,736,475 150 1,100,000 400,000 6,000 40,000 500 35,000 20,000 --0-- --0-- 1,440,000 3,041,500 3,041,500 200 172,000 154,000 2,200 5,000 211 5,492 8,500 347,403 347,403 16 14. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services ..,,_._____......_..,,.......... Regular Operating Expenses ........___. Travel ............................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing _.......,,__._...... Equipment Purchases _......___.,,...__.___._ Per Diem and Fees ,,----_--._------._,,-- 2768 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Computer Charges _,,_,,_...-__.___.._..---___.__.,,..,,----_.$ Other Contractual Expense .____._--...--.--.__----,,.$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,_.._._._........-,,._-.___.........._..$ State Funds Budgeted ..___-___.__._._,,_______-_____,,_.____._..$ --0-- --0-- 31,000 31,000 15. Impact Centers Budget: Personal Services ............._....--...-- $ Regular Operating Expenses _._..---------------$ Travel ..............._... _.._.,... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,.,,_.----_---.$ Publications and Printing -__._.._,,.,,-..--.,,.---_.------.$ Equipment Purchases __----___,,_--___---.___----_.------.$ Per Diem and Fees .-_.__-.._.-_-_.__..._.....,,.__.____.___..__...$ Computer Charges ,,_---._,,__-- ____,,------.$ Other Contractual Expense _______,,,,.--,,,,._____---_-_._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... ..._.--._$ State Funds Budgeted _........_._.__...-..............-___-..$ 98,488 --0-- --0--- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 98,488 98,488 16. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services ,,.._._--.-.._._._.-_--.-,,_----,,.-$ Regular Operating Expenses -___--_.--_-..__----_--.$ Travel ---------__------.----------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.__,,_.._.--.__.$ Publications and Printing --_----------___------..$ Equipment Purchases .--------__----._--_ ._...$ Per Diem and Fees --__-----_.---------$ Computer Charges --...------ ._.---- --$ Other Contractual Expense --,,._._----,,--...._--_----$ Total Funds Budgeted --------------------.--------$ State Funds Budgeted _,,----------------..$ Total Positions Budgeted 185,000 45,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 231,500 231,500 20 17. Food Processing and Distribution Unit Budget: Personal Services -.--_---------_--------_----_--.--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___._____--_--_____,,----__.$ Travel .......-.___........_.-..__.........-.__....._......___............___.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --________.----.$ Publications and Printing ........ .,,_..........._,,__..__...$ Equipment Purchases .,,,,--,,_.__._,,--.___...,,...._,,____..$ Per Diem and Fees .....,,...-..........._.._._._,,........._...,,...$ Computer Charges ...-.__._--.--.-__.__.._..___-_...,,._,,.--___.$ Other Contractual Expense ..........-.___.___.....,,.__.....$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,.......-.-...__-_.,,..-.__-__,,.-......$ State Funds Budgeted .,,_.__.-.,,......-..__._._......,,.___.....$ Total Positions Budgeted 49,000 10,000 1,500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 60,500 60,500 7 18. Court Costs, Overtime, and Inmate Release Funds Budget: Personal Services--Overtime .............--.-.......--......I Regular Operating Expenses ..,,...--------.....,,----..$ 50,000 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Travel .............................. .^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..._...__._..._.$ Publications and Printing _._......__.__-......_....._....._......$ Equipment Purchases .._._....._.__...._.._.___......__...__.__._.$ Per Diem and Pees ................... ^ Court Costs . ..._..........._......_.-...___.__........___-..............$ County Subsidy ........................ 4 Computer Charges .....__...--_--....----.....--.--..._.----..$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ Inmate Release Fund ................................................i Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted .........._.._......._..._.-....__._...-$ Total Positions Budgeted 2769 -- 0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 110,000 2,737,500 --0-- --0-- 383,000 3,280,500 3,280,500 0 19. Pre-release Centers Budget: Personal Services ................... ^, Regular Operating Expenses .........__.._...._.__....--__.$ Travel .........................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._--____,,__--___$ Publications and Printing _......_.._.,,..__..._..,,.._..._....$ Equipment Purchases ._....,,.._......._.._._...._._..._.......__.._ $ Per Diem and Fees ..................................................$ Computer Charges ....._....,,.--.__.__..-.-..._.-.,,.-_.-...-.--__.$ Other Contractual Expense ................................... ^ Total Funds Budgeted ___.___,,_____.....-_____.._..-___.___.._-_..$ State Funds Budgeted ...-_.........__-.._..._..__-..._..__-...$ Total Positions Budgeted 534,000 263,550 9,000 15,000 1,000 159,450 12,000 --0-- 3,000 997,000 997,000 51 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .........................................:...........^ Regular Operating Expenses .......... $ Travel ............. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,.._,,... ._._. $ Publications and Printing __.________._,,._______._._______.... $ Equipment Purchases __.._....-__._._.,,...__._.......__.._....-__.$ Per Diem and Fees -......__--_.....,,__._.....--_.........._.__-..$ Computer Charges _......__._.......__._.-......__.-......___._..._..$ Other Contractual Expense _._......._.__...--.__.__......._..$ Court Costs ._.-................._...........__.........__..-........_......$ Authority Lease Rentals _...__...._._._________..._____.___..__.$ Capital Outlay .__-....__..-...___.-..-...-_..-_.,,.....-__._........._.$ Inmate Release Fund ._.._._..._..__._..,.-...._.__..-....._._._...$ County Subsidy ._...__._._....._..__.-......__......,,.,,_.._......._..$ 20,523,158 11,244,928 72,750 429,200 10,369 1,440,977 403,275 --0-- 5,500 110,000 840,000 1,480,000 383,000 2,737,500 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institu tion. Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) 2770 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute. C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender Rehabilitation .................. $ 6,045,294 1. Probation and Parole Field Supervision Budget: Personal Services .,,__..,,_..._._.,,-.$ Regular Operating Expenses ...............$ Travel _._._,,...._._......_.,,...._,,.......__.......__._._..........._.---_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __,,,,_._-------$ Publications and Printing .._......_...,,.........._......,,.._ $ Equipment Purchases .__......-...._...-..-_._.............--.... $ Per Diem and Fees ._--...._..........._-,,_-._._.._--......---- $ Computer Charges __....,,_____....,,.._...-...._._,,.,,_-._.,,,,....$ Other Contractual Expense ...._...----..,,---..-.,,--,,$ Total Funds Budgeted ... ... --..-$ State Funds Budgeted .........$ Total Positions Budgeted 332,261 28,156 10,000 --0-- 500 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 370,917 370,917 18 2. Probation/Parole Budget: Personal Services .......................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses .............4 Travel ................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____,,______--____$ Publications and Printing ._._........._..............._........$ Equipment Purchases ._.._.._......_.............._............._..$ Per Diem and Fees __.____.____.._.___._______._______._______-__.__ $ Computer Charges ..........................$ Other Contractual Expense .. ... $ Total Funds Budgeted ....__.................._........_..........$ State Funds Budgeted ............$ Total Positions Budgeted 4,280,047 359,010 308,000 --0-- 1,742 56,328 13,250 --0-- 20,000 5,038,377 5,038,377 401 3. Treatment Centers Budget: Personal Services ............ .-..........--.$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................if Travel ........_..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,,,----,,----$ Publications and Printing _..,.,,._........,,._._,,....._..,,.__..$ Equipment Purchases ----_,,..--....... ... .....-- $ Per Diem and Fees ..........._.._........._._......._._............ $ Computer Charges _____,,___.____--_________._______.________________$ Other Contractual Expense -..-_.._.-...-.-_._....--.........$ Total Funds Budgeted ..........$ State Funds Budgeted ....._........_._--...._.......__._.-..._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 399,942 218,614 8,340 --0-- 1,873 1,007 6,224 --0-- --0-- 636,000 636,000 41 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ...................... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ................................I 5,012,250 605,780 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2771 Travel ..........................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,,-___._--__----$ Publications and Printing __--____________--____.______,,--..$ Equipment Purchases .__.__...--.--.-..-..-----_._-........--.$ Per Diem and Fees ___._,,_._________.__,,___.___..._._._______.._.. $ Computer Charges -__.,,_____._,,----___--____,,--___-___-----__$ Other Contractual Expense ____.____.___.____.,,_________._._.$ 326,340 --0-- 4,115 57,335 19,474 --0-- 20,000 D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles ... .-__--$ 492,189 Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services ....__,,,,,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ____.._.____.__-.,,_______...__...$ Travel .,,,,..,,........_,,$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.,,..._.-_.. .._.$ Publications and Printing ......_.._.___......__._..........__...? Equipment Purchases __.......__._._.........___...........____.._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...,,.,,-..$ Computer Charges ----..__--_-----_-..--_----._.__------..$ Other Contractual Expense ..-._.._.......--_..._.._.._.---.$ Total Funds Budgeted -_-.,, .,,...$ State Funds Budgeted ...,,._..$ Total Positions Budgeted 460,990 23,848 19,851 --0-- 1,200 1,800 17,200 --0-- --O1-- 524,889 492,189 28 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .,,,,,,........$ Regular Operating Expenses .-._.__......_--__..._.,,........$ Travel _.,,.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......_.._....,,.._.$ Publications and Printing ____.._.____.______.__._________._._.$ Equipment Purchases ......_.._..._..,,..._.___.._...._.._..__... $ Per Diem and Fees ._.,,.,,.___,,,,_,,._$ Computer Charges --.._.._.-........,,__.._.-..-..,,....._...._......$ Other Contractual Expense ..-..._.._......,,_._..___._......$ 460,990 23,848 19,851 --0-- 1,200 1,800 17,200 --0-- --0-- Section 32. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety ......-..$ 25,457,736 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services ...--._.._...__.........._._.__......,,____...._._.. $ Regular Operating Expenses .....__.__..,,....._....__..._..$ Travel ..____._....._.._.___,,_...__.___________,,__.____________..______.______.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._........._.__. $ Publications and Printing _....__.________-_.._.._..._________.$ Equipment Purchases ....._......_..._.......__..........._...__...$ Per Diem and Fees .__.___.________._..__..________..__________..___.__$ Computer Charges ._......._...._...-._._.._...._.._......:_.________.$ 253,847 22,600 13,000 --0-- 7,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 2772 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Other Contractual Expense -----.,,.__-----.....--_--_.$ Total Funds Budgeted _______.__..______,,___...___,,..__..________ $ State Funds Budgeted .._._.__...._________.......______-._._.___.$ Total Positions Budgeted --0-- 301,447 --0-- 16 2. Commissioner's Office Budget: Personal Services _____...._______.__.._________._..__.____..__...._____.$ Regular Operating Expenses ....___.--_--........._--...$ Travel .......................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__._._,,...._...._.$ Publications and Printing ....__. $ Equipment Purchases ....__....,,..-.--..__,,-----....,,----.$ Per Diem and Fees .._._.........____._........,,____...-_...-..-..$ Computer Charges ..,,.----.....,,----,,...---.._._.__..--_....$ Other Contractual Expense ..... ...............................if Total Funds Budgeted .....__.._.___...._................._._...... $ State Funds Budgeted _._..........._..___._..___.........__.._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 270,000 48,281 4,690 5,000 16,105 4,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 351,076 351,076 16 3. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services ___._.__.._........_.._........___.__.........___-...$ Regular Operating Expenses -__._______..-_______,,---....$ Travel -------- $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .._.._...._.-.,,....$ Publications and Printing ___..._..........._.__...........__._.$ Equipment Purchases ___.._..........__..................___---....$ Per Diem and Fees ------,,----------------------$ Computer Charges -_-----.------------$ Other Contractual Expense --.. ....-.._.--...........----.$ Total Funds Budgeted ......_.___._._......_..._.............._._.$ State Funds Budgeted _._.........__..._.._................__.....? Total Positions Budgeted 740,505 1,179,714 2,750 --0-- 25,400 11,107 8,550 80,200 --0-- 2,048,226 2,048,226 68 4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services ..------____..------.._.----._.----$ Regular Operating Expenses ................._._._..........$ Travel ._....._..___........._._..._..........._._._.._......_..._...._..._......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..............___.$ Publications and Printing ._......__..._...__......_..._........$ Equipment Purchases ......_......__..._......_...............__...$ Per Diem and Fees ..........____........_.._._........__.___..........$ Computer Charges .__,,.......___._._.........._..__...........__.....$ Other Contractual Expense .__.__..,,...__._._.._._......_.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted .._.___.........._...._..............__.....$ State Funds Budgeted _......._...._.._._..........__..._......_..$ Total Positions Budgeted 16,422,336 2,039,908 86,748 945,000 888,103 506,429 88,520 1,175,854 --0^-- 22,152,898 22,087,301 1,194 5. Mandate Training--Operations Budget: Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ._.........._._._._........--__..$ Travel ..........................................................................I 144,000 38,736 6,710 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-- -_.,,.--..,,..$ Publications and Printing .._.._...._._........_...,,..._.......$ Equipment Purchases __......_._.,,._.__.__-....._.,,_....__.--.__..$ Per Diem and Fees ........._......_.._._..-___..._.._._..._....._.$ Computer Charges ....................................................$ Other Contractual Expense _--___----_-__.____..$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ State Funds Budgeted _. ..........,................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 2773 7,300 1,623 33,495 --0-- --0-- --0-- 231,864 231,864 11 6. Police Academy: Personal Services ......................................................9 Regular Operating Expenses __.____________..--___.---__..$ Travel ...........................................................................^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___...____.-.____. $ Publications and Printing ......_......._...........,,.._......._.$ Equipment Purchases .....__......__.....__......_........_...-.....$ Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ Computer Charges .........._..._.--......--_...,,.....----..,,_.$ Other Contractual Expense .................................. ^ Capital Outlay ........................,................................% Total Funds Budgeted ............................................i State Funds Budgeted ...........................................9 Total Positions Budgeted 300,680 69,903 5,706 --0-- 6,980 23,500 47,000 --0-- --0-- 370,000 823',769 739,269 18 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .........- . ....$ Regular Operating Expenses ..............................$ Travel ............_._....._......_......._.-...___._-...____-_..--_..-$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....__..._.--..._..$ Publications and Printing .....................................i Equipment Purchases ........._. ....................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges _....-_....._-......_-....._-....._--_._...$ Other Contractual Expense ....................................^ Capital Outlay .......................................................$ 18,131,368 3,399,142 119,604 957,300 945,211 580,531 148,070 1,258,054 --0-- 370,000 Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police). Provided, that of the above appropriation, $370,000 is designated and committed to renovate and re-roof the Georgia Police Academy. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relating to the Department of Public Safety, $1,800,000 is designated and committed for funding the conversion 2774 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, to the Merit Salary Schedule of the Uniform Division of the Georgia State Patrol, in accordance with the provisions of S. B. 16 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System ............._.._._..._........................$ 8,415,180 Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System __...__..........._.._..._...._.._._............$ Employer Contributions ,,,,,,..,,.-.,,-$ Total Funds Budgeted ,,._...----...$ State Funds Budgeted .....-....._-.__.__.._..-....-..__.._.._._.$ 137,000 8,278,180 8,415,180 8,415,180 Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...... ,,.._,,,........,,$ Employer Contributions ........... .........$ 137,000 8,278,180 Section 34. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission __.____.__.____.$ 2,331,260 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services -..............$ Regular Operating Expenses ....,,....-- -..,,-.$ Travel ......_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .... $ Publications and Printing ___.__,,__.___________._____________.$ Equipment Purchases ...._......-- ....._--$ Per Diem and Fees ................$ Computer Charges --....-----....._-...,--.$ Other Contractual Expense ___.____---..-._...________.__.___.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............$ State Funds Budgeted _____________._....._...__.____...__...___._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 516,920 30,907 7,500 --0-- 1,500 2,300 --0-- --0-- --0-- 559,127 559,127 27 2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services ...._.._...............$ Regular Operating Expenses ._........._._____._--..$ Travel ........ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._,,______._..__.$ Publications and Printing ..._.._._....$ Equipment Purchases .-.-- ....--..-.._....._.$ Per Diem and Fees ...___________.._______.._______.._........._._.... $ Computer Charges ....._.._._..............._.._........... ...._._..$ 551,972 99,966 35,000 3,500 9,700 6,000 3,000 --0-- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Other Contractual Expense -"..._..._ ..............$ Total Funds Budgeted ......................... 4 State Funds Budgeted _...._.--_--..._--.._---......_._._._._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services ....... ................$ Regular Operating Expenses ................................^ Travel .............._............._..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _.______._----___.$ Publications and Printing ............... ^ Equipment Purchases ..........._....._._..$ Per Diem and Fees ................... ^ Computer Charges .............................. ..^, Other Contractual Expense ..--_.......,,--.--._----,,...$ Total Funds Budgeted ................. ^ State Funds Budgeted .......... ..^ Total Positions Budgeted 2775 --0-- 709,138 709,138 44 805,316 105,005 43,500 --0-- 9,000 34,000 104,850 --0-- --0-- 1,101,671 1,062,995 56 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ............_........._......$ Regular Operating Expenses .........................^ Travel ................._......,_....._..._.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................-^ Publications and Printing .............^ Equipment Purchases ................... ^ Per Diem and Fees .................. ..^, Computer Charges .................................... ^ Other Contractual Expense ,,--_____,,----_,,_._.----_,,_.$ 1,874,208 235,878 86,000 3,500 20,200 42,300 107,850 --0-- --0-- Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions ..................% 270,471,760 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services ......................................................^ 223,766,285 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense .___._.._.-__...._._.-_____... ______,,.$ 75,214,500 Teachers' Retirement ................... .^ 17,255,715 Capital Outlay ... ............__........_.............._.........._.....$ 10,000,000 Authority Lease Rentals ............. ^ 22,686,000 2776 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .,,,,,, ,, $ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................if 350,922,500 State Funds Budgeted _._........._..._....._.._..........__.._....$ 238,565,000 Total Positions Budgeted 15,900 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is designated and committed for planning of a Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is designated and committed to purchase equipment for the new Sydenstricker wing at Talmadge Memorial Hospital. Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,686,000 in F.Y. 1976 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental con tracts as a first charge on such funds. Provided, none of the funds herein appropriated for construction shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever. Provided, that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of the fiscal year, make an ap portionment of funds to the various units of the Uni versity System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in the Fiscal Year to pay the annual lease con tract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing. Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution ap plicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System. No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Govern ment, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2777 Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate. Provided, that revenue from student fees which ex ceeds the budget estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such in come. 2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services .,,-....-....$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ............. $ Total Funds Budgeted ... -.-,,-,,$ State Funds Budgeted ... ...$ Total Positions Budgeted 3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services .....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ...... $ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 268,500 121,900 390,400 390,400 23 803,500 763,000 1,566,500 575,500 38 4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services .....................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ....,,...$ 6,830,700 2,254,000 2778 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Total Funds Budgeted .._..______.--_______-_.__________....____$ State Funds Budgeted .....................^.....................^ Total Positions Budgeted 9,084,700 2,352,000 201 5. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services .....................................................^ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ............._......._...__.. ..............^ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................$ State Funds Budgeted ......................_.................._.. $ Total Positions Budgeted 761,017 363,257 1,124,274 412,819 66 6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget: Personal Services ...............................................^.....$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense _._________....____,,...__.________._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ................................................$ State Funds Budgeted ...........................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 9,898,976 5,363,745 15,262,721 9,671,000 848 Provided that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Stations, $250,000 is intended to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support. 7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services ......................................................$ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ............................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ............................................^ Total Positions Budgeted 14,304,624 2,386,417 16,691,041 8,535,041 953 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2779 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is desig nated and committed for six specialist and three clerical positions and $100,000 is designated and committed for operational costs of the Cooperative Extension Services. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: Personal Services .......... ......... Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Pees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ..-- ._____. Total Funds Budgeted ........._.... State Funds Budgeted ....--........ Total Positions Budgeted ... $ 16,532,779 5,274,675 21,807,454 9,970,000 1,971 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................._.. Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense .--.._.. Teachers' Retirement ................ Capital Outlay ......_... .--.......... Authority Lease Rentals ....... ... State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund $ 273,166,381 $ 91,741,494 ..$ 17,255,715 ..$ 10,000,000 ..$ 22,686,000 $ 2,000,000 B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services ..___._._.-_--._._________...__.. Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ............... ........ SREB Payments ....... Medical Scholarships ........................... Regents Scholarships ........................... .$ 6,499,750 . $ 1,662,400 390,350 732,000 345,000 200,000 2780 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Grants to Junior Colleges ........................................^ Total Funds Budgeted ............... $ State Funds Budgeted ._..___.........._..____,,._......_._.__,,-$ Total Positions Budgeted 3,170,000 6,499,750 6,499,750 104 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .. . $ Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense ...............................................^ SREB Payments ..____._.._._......_..____........_._._._......_..___-.$ Medical Scholarships ................................................$ Regents Scholarships .-._..._..__......._.._._._.......-_._...,,-$ Grants to Junior Colleges ......................................^ 1,662,400 390,350 732,000 345,000 200,000 3,170,000 Section 36. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ._..___......_._.__.._..$ 19,370,362 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services _,,,,,,,,.,,_..__.,,,,$ County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA._.._...$ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................$ Travel ....-.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._._,,.._.._......$ Publications and Printing _..._......__.___.........._....__......$ Equipment Purchases _.__......-__.___.,,..._..____._.-..-.____._,,$ Per Diem and Fees .,,_..,,.....$ Computer Charges .............. ....^ Other Contractual Expense __...........____._._.__......_.,,,,$ Total Funds Budgeted -.--.$ State Funds Budgeted ............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 459,000 436,000 912,172 12,000 4,000 165,000 4,850 19,800 35,000 --0-- 2,047,822 2,047,822 32 2. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services .._.._........_.........._......___..__._.,,............$ Regular Operating Expenses __...._._.--.--._._---...-.___-$ Travel . . .$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _._.__......_._..__-$ Publications and Printing .,,._..._._._...._.,,__...._......._ $ Equipment Purchases ._...-_......__.__-_.._.___.__-....._._-_......$ Per Diem and Fees ....._______.__,,_______,,_..__________.__.________.$ Computer Charges .._.......-.-..._-....._._.......,,_-....-.-.__..$ Other Contractual Expense ---._.-._.----.._...-------.$ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ..................._....- ..................^ Total Positions Budgeted 812,500 24,740 1,500 --0-- 6,736 24,000 1,000 49,000 --0-- 919,476 919,476 70 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2781 3. Property Tax Budget: Personal Services ..____.__....-.-......____._..__-._....._.__.__--_..$ Regular Operating Expenses _____._,,--____._______-...----$ Travel ._.--........._,,_.---$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .___._...,,.____._..$ Publications and Printing ........___........._._._...._...._...$ Equipment Purchases ..........__-.-...-___._.._.....___--__.__-.$ Per Diem and Pees .__..._......._._...._.....-__.._.._...__........_.$ Computer Charges ..........__._......._._.._-_.......__.._._.__..-$ Other Contractual Expense _____-__._----____-._---------.$ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation ._........$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ..____.______.__..-_.$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund --____._____.------.$ Total Funds Budgeted .....__.__._.__._.....-..__.___.._........_.$ Repayment of Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation .,,. .$ Indirect Computer Funding .__..-....__.._.......-___....__.$ State Funds Budgeted ._......._...._.............__._.._.........$ Total Positions Budgeted 800,000 24,442 44,600 9,200 82,000 2,775 46,000 1,100,000 --0-- 325,000 1,250,000 --0-- 3,684,017 201,000 900,000 2,583,017 64 In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evalua tion loans to counties. Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the In tangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein. 4. Sales Taxation Budget: Personal Services ..._..._._._._......._........-_..__.._...._.__..__..$ Regular Operating Expenses ........_.__......,,............_.$ Travel _.. ..._._.._._._.....-....._._.__.._._._....__._....................._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._._...... .,,..$ Publications and Printing _._.._.._._.__....................._...$ Equipment Purchases _...._..........._.._...___._._.__..___._.....$ Per Diem and Fees ._.._....._..._._.____..__.,,...__........._.__.___.$ Computer Charges .. ,,_ . $ Other Contractual Expense __,,-----,,___________._.__..._,, $ Total Funds Budgeted ............................................I Indirect Computer Funding .........._.__..._.._..__..........$ State Funds Budgeted ......._....._... .........._...__....._...$ Total Positions Budgeted 5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget: Personal Services .._.._................__.__._.__._....................$ 769,537 71,252 4,000 --0-- 53,600 7,300 --0-- 310,000 --0-- 1,215,689 200,000 1,015,689 75 347,000 2782 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Regular Operating Expenses __..__________.--_--____...____$ Travel ...._..._..._.____........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,----------,,$ Publications and Printing ........................................I Equipment Purchases ...__,,..,,..$ Per Diem and Pees .._..--._.-- $ Computer Charges ........... ......^ Other Contractual Expense _ _ $ Total Funds Budgeted ._.--... . $ State Funds Budgeted ..._.._._..... .............................% Total Positions Budgeted 7,244 2,000 --0-- 50,000 1,755 --0-- 270,000 --0-- 677,999 677,999 36 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $165,000 is designated and com mitted for redesign of Motor Fuel Computer System. 6. Income Taxation Budget: Personal Services ....... .....$ Regular Operating Expenses _.________________.._.._.__..___.$ Travel ......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......--'............if Publications and Printing --------._...___--_._.----...._.$ Equipment Purchases __,.___.-___________________._--._.___.___.___.$ Per Diem and Fees _.....--..----.__......_...._...--............ $ Computer Charges ......$ Other Contractual Expense _______.___._____,,.___.____________$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................._..._.._.__........_._.__..$ Indirect Computer Funding ...................................I State Funds Budgeted .........._.._._..._....... ......_..._...._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,268,546 146,733 3,507 --0-- 250,300 7,165 --0-- 1,600,000 --0-- 3,276,251 1,400,000 1,876,251 115 7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services .....................................................I Regular Operating Expenses ..................................% Travel ...._...._.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..........._......$ Publications and Printing ............_..._................._...$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................^ Per Diem and Fees ....... .............................................^ Computer Charges ........_...__._._........._...._.............._._...$ Other Contractual Expense _........_.........._._.._..........$ Total Funds Budgeted ._..........._.._..._............._...._....$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................k Total Positions Budgeted 1,583,000 195,508 47,000 110,400 13,500 3,050 11,200 50,000 --0-- 2,013,658 2,013,658 119 8. Motor Vehicle Registration Budget: Personal Services .......__._.__.._._......._._..._..........__.._......$ Regular Operating Expenses ---.-........_..--........._....$ Travel _...._.._..........._._.._.............._....._._.__..................... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .-................._.$ Publications and Printing ........_._................._...........$ Equipment Purchases _--------.............,,----......_...$ 1,800,000 241,726 5,212 13,800 261,840 17,740 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Per Diem and Fees ....._...._._. Computer Charges ,,____,,__ Other Contractual Expense Total Funds Budgeted ________ Indirect Computer Funding State Funds Budgeted __________ Total Positions Budgeted Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Computer Charges, $500,000 is designated and com mitted for redesign of the Motor Vehicle Computer System. 2783 300 2,115,000 --0-- 4,455,618 2,000,000 2,455,618 207 9. Central Audit Budget: Personal Services ________.__._____.,,$ Regular Operating Expenses _______,,___________....__,,________$ Travel _____ ..........$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases -_--_-____._____-$ Publications and Printing ____________.___.._________._.__._______$ Equipment Purchases ____________.___,,______._,,__.__..__________..$ Per Diem and Fees ________.________________,,..____.__________,,,,_______$ Computer Charges . __,________...____...__.______...__..____________..$ Other Contractual Expense .____-..______$ Total Funds Budgeted ......... $ State Funds Budgeted ___.__,,_______________,,..__..____________,,..___$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,443,886 30,636 176,614 --0-- 3,000 4,400 1,000 3,000 --0-- 1,662,536 1,662,536 94 10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services ._____________,,_.__________________._______,_______._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _________.__.__________.____.____.$ Travel __,,.,,...,,..,,_..,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..----._.......,,$ Publications and Printing ____________..____________..___________$ Equipment Purchases ........ $ Per Diem and Fees ____._._,,.____________________________.__,,_.______.$ Computer Charges ,,_______________..__,,____________________________$ Other Contractual Expense ....._............._... ___.__.__$ Total Funds Budgeted ______________________ _________________$ State Funds Budgeted ________________________$ Total Positions Budgeted 3,179,907 156,171 235,000 --0-- 8,918 21,300 2,000 8,000 --0-- 3,611,296 3,611,296 257 11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget: Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ______,,..________________.____$ Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ________.._____,,__________$ Total Funds Budgeted .________________________________________$ State Funds Budgeted ________________________________________ .. $ Total Positions Budgeted 68,250 438,750 507,000 507,000 0 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $68,250 is des ignated and committed for use in contracting with the 2784 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the produc tion of at least 105,000 motor vehicle tags. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ..... .._..____._______________._.________...__.______..$ County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA _._. $ Regular Operating Expenses ...__.._._................__..___.$ Travel .,,____$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._......._..__...--$ Publications and Printing .._.._..___.....,,.........._...__....$ Equipment Purchases -....,,....._._._._.___.._...._._._...._......$ Per Diem and Fees ...._.___..__......__.....__......._..._...__._._...$ Computer Charges ........_...___._._.___.._.................._.......$ Other Contractual Expense . ___ $ Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation _._.._....$ Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff ......_...............$ Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ._...__.....__......_._._...._..$ Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ......--.--....,,.--.$ 12,463,376 436,000 1,810,624 531,433 137,400 894,894 94,335 81,300 5,540,000 --0-- 325,000 1,250,000 507,000 --0-- Section 37. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ....._...................._.$ 6,224,605 1. Occupational Certification Budget: Personal Services .........._..__._._..__.._..___..................__._.$ Regular Operating Expenses _____..__________._______.__._--.$ Travel .................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....--.........--.$ Publications and Printing ..............._...._._._.._........_...$ Equipment Purchases ._......_....__..._.................___..__...$ Per Diem and Fees .........._.........._..._..___.__._............_...$ Computer Charges ____....___..................._.._..._._.._........_.$ Other Contractual Expense ----......--....._..........---$ Total Funds Budgeted .._..._........_.._..._.._._..._.......,.....$ State Funds Budgeted .._._...._...___....._.................._.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,353,981 365,770 134,000 --0-- 33,000 21,000 85,000 --0-- --0-- 1,992,751 1,992,751 124 2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services ___.._..._..____........._..._......_._.._..,,,,.:....$ Regular Operating Expenses .. .........-......................$ Travel . ........_......__..._..__..................._.._..................._.._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.._._._._....--..$ Publications and Printing .._....._........_.....................$ 208,666 24,233 5,000 --0-- 2,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2785 Equipment Purchases ----.--..,,------...______$ Per Diem and Fees __----._.--.--------._----_._------_$ Computer Charges _----_--_,,----._----_------_--_.$ Other Contractual Expense --....--------._._----$ Total Funds Budgeted --.--...--------.--------.$ State Funds Budgeted ----__._----------------..--.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,100 --0-- --0-- --0-- 241,999 241,999 14 3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services .-....$ Regular Operating Expenses .--------_--------_.$ Travel _.__-.__---------_.------..,,_.----_----_-__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases --.--------_$ Publications and Printing --------------------__.._$ Equipment Purchases __--------------------____----$ Per Diem and Fees ----------------------------_--$ Computer Charges ----------------------_------$ Other Contractual Expense ------_------------$ Total Funds Budgeted ----.----------------..$ State Funds Budgeted ------------------------$ Total Positions Budgeted 226,387 18,020 5,800 --0-- 3,000 3,000 --0-- --0-- 50,000 306,207 306,207 21 4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget: Personal Services _------------_----.----------_--.$ Regular Operating Expenses --__----_--------.--$ Travel __...._,,-.---------_.--------_----.--------$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .. ------_,,.,,.$ Publications and Printing _.----------..----.----__----.$ Equipment Purchases ------.---- ----.------------$ Per Diem and Fees ---- ------------------_------------$ Computer Charges _._.____--,,______-___-------.....--_.....$ Other Contractual Expense ._.._._.__.-_..._..-.._.._.._.._._..$ Total Funds Budgeted---..-.------.-----$ State Funds Budgeted .......--.-----...----...--...$ Total Positions Budgeted 250,053 5,762 46,800 --0-- 200 1,800 500 --0-- --0-- 305,115 305,115 15 5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services ....------ .... _-..----.$ Regular Operating Expenses ------....--..----..--$ Travel _...--.-- ..--.....------.--------..------.--.......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ------------.....$ Publications and Printing --.--------.----------.$ Equipment Purchases ------...--_...----..----..------_$ Per Diem and Fees ,,....----.--......--._..----.--------$ Computer Charges _.....--..----..--_...._,,..------.----$ Other Contractual Expense --_----_----...--------.$ Authority Lease Rentals __...--.----..--.----...----$ Total Funds Budgeted --------...----..--------.......$ State Funds Budgeted ... .....----..----...-..---- .--..$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,103,177 109,751 7,500 --0-- 23,000 11,200 --0-- --0-- --0-- 815,000 2,069,628 2,069,628 91 2786 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 6. General Services Budget: Personal Services .,,,,......._._.___.._..............___...._._......_.$ Regular Operating Expenses ________.--,,.__._.________----$ Travel .^ ,,._._,,__.._,,_...,,.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._..._.._._.__..$ Publications and Printing ,,__._$ Equipment Purchases __------_____-_,,--_-----__--_----$ Per Diem and Fees .............__.____........__..._...................$ Computer Charges ............--.____........---_._.__.______----$ Other Contractual Expense ___________.,,___._._____-__----$ Total Funds Budgeted _.......,,.....--$ State Funds Budgeted _._._...._.......,,._.._._.._......_..........$ Total Positions Budgeted 422,666 54,871 8,500 --0-- 60,000 4,000 2,000 --0-- --0-- 552,037 552,037 34 7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services ._._.__._..--......__._.__.____._...._._.__..........$ Regular Operating Expenses .........._--_.._..........._....$ Travel . . ._ $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _...._..........._..$ Publications and Printing __...__.__._....,,......_._.__...........$ Equipment Purchases _ .... ,,,,,,..___._..,,_.. $ Per Diem and Fees ....._----_.____...._.......--__.___....-....._..$ Computer Charges .__.__..---._.-__..._,,_........_._._.___.....--.$ Other Contractual Expense ....___.__.----,,.....-.._---$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,________________._.._..________.._.....____$ State Funds Budgeted _.__...........__.___.........___.._..........$ Total Positions Budgeted 439,174 50,977 2,500 --0-- 80,000 4,0.00 --0-- --0-- --0-- 576,651 576,651 29 8. Bicentennial Commission Budget: Personal Services ,,._,,._,,_.$ Regular Operating Expenses .__._..._.___.--.....__...._.....$ Travel _____.......-_____._._......,,..__.___._..___.._._.___....,,.,,.__._._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ___._.__._.....,,.-.$ Publications and Printing ______________...____________._,,__.___.$ Equipment Purchases _,,_____,,__ $ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................I Computer Charges ._...._._--.....-,,.__._._--,,...._._._._.....,,..$ Other Contractual Expense __..____.........-.-.___..._......_..$ Total Funds Budgeted _,,__.______._______,,_________,,____________$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.___..........._._._-.......__..___._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 75,812 391,905 8,000 --0-- 15,200 1,300 3,000 --0-- --0-- 495,217 180,217 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .......__..._..__...,,..._.__.,,_....._.____.........$ Regular Operating Expenses ____.____.._____________,,_______.$ Travel ........_._.__,,....,,,,___.__........_.._,,......._...._____........._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ______......_.,,__.$ Publications and Printing _._.__.._.__...,,__.__.._._.....___._._.$ Equipment Purchases ____,,_____________.,,_._--________.,,.___._.__$ 4,079,916 1,021,289 218,100 --0-- 216,400 48,400 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 Per Diem and Fees ____.____.__.__--.__,,_______-___._____--____--.$ Computer Charges .._._-.......-.--___,,..-_,,.-...-_-_----....-- $ Other Contractual Expense ........... .... ....--..$ Authority Lease Rentals .............................. ^ Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $50,000 of the amount budget ed to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and com mitted for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corpora tions. 2787 90,500 --0-- 50,000 815,000 B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ............. ......^, State Building Administrative Board Budget: Personal Services ........._....,,..._...-__..-.--_...---..---- $ Regular Operating Expenses ..................................^ Travel .................. ^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __...._.__..._____.$ Publications and Printing ......_.,,.........,,,,.__...__._....._.$ Equipment Purchases ............. $ Per Diem and Fees __._______.______,,______________._._____..,,.___.$ Computer Charges ............................. ^ Other Contractual Expense -._-..-_...----,,,----..._.--$ Total Funds Budgeted _._______....._.____.,,______._______._.____._.$ State Funds Budgeted ........-..._...__.__....___...,,.__.....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 102,066 72,566 10,000 8,000 --0-- 5,000 3,000 3,500 -- 0-- --0-- 102,066 102,066 6 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......... ^ Regular Operating Expenses ._._.--_._._.-.._.-.--.._.__,,. $ Travel .. .-.-- --- --------..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .__.....__.......__.$ Publications and Printing .....................................^ Equipment Purchases ............................................^ Per Diem and Fees __..______.______._______._______.,,______._.______.$ Computer Charges ............... .....$ Other Contractual Expense ...................................^ 72,566 10,000 8,000 --0-- 5,000 3,000 3,500 --0-- --0-- Section 38. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission _........_..$ 9,921,679 1. Internal Administration Activity Budget: Personal Services _,,_______.._____._.._____._._____.._____._..______._ $ Regular Operating Expenses ................$ Travel ..................................................................I Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ,,___._--___._.-- $ Publications and Printing ........................................^ Equipment Purchases ....................... .^ 609,616 128,235 21,500 --0-- 12,394 2,300 2788 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Per Diem and Pees ____.-...._.__-_....___.___.____.-_..__.___....._...$ Computer Charges .................-..................................$ Other Contractual Expense .__.__._.__...----__.,,,,.....__..$ Total Funds Budgeted ...,,,,,, $ State Funds Budgeted .................................-............$ Total Positions Budgeted 3,500 235,000 --0-- 1,012,545 699,868 50 2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget: Payment of Interest _.______.._...____.._.____________..,,.._._______.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................$ State Funds Budgeted ......_.-_.._..__.___.__.........._.._._...__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 214,000 214,000 89,000 0 3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans _. $ Tuition Equalization Grants ________,,_._____________._____.$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ....................$ Total Funds Budgeted ................-.............................$ State Funds Budgeted ___._....__.___._._.___.....___._.__.....__.$ Total Positions Budgeted 2,233,500 6,007,311 1,280,000 9,520,811 9,120,811 0 4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget: Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships ______...,,.....____..,,...___........._._..._.....______..$ Total Funds Budgeted ....._.._-___....-_._.__..___......._._-.....$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................$ Total Positions Budgeted 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .....,,__.___......__.__._.....__._._......--_____..$ Regular Operating Expenses __.______..--....__..--_....._..$ Travel .......... ..^ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................^.$ Publications and Printing ......_._______.,,...___.__....._.__.__.$ Equipment Purchases ..............................................$ Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges _._....-._..._.-.._.__.._........____._._.._._.___.$ Other Contractual Expense ---..-.._..,,----.,,-_------..$ Payment of Interest .__........__-_._-...__._.____...__.__-_.__......$ Direct Guaranteed Loans .._......._._._,,_..._..._____._.....__.$ Tuition Equalization Grants ._.____.____......_.__.____..._.._..$ State Student Incentive Scholarships ___._.._.. .._..._...$ Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships ___._._.__..._..____.._......_..___.,,.......__.__..........$ 609,616 128,235 21,500 -- 0-- 12,394 2,300 3,500 235,000 --0-- 214,000 2,233,500 6,007,311 1,280,000 12,000 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 is designated and committed for the pur- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2789 pose of providing stipends for training recruitment and counselor personnel in health career fields. Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not less than $1,224,000 is designated and committed for the pur pose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of em ployment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended. Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law. Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,007,311 is designated and committed for Tuition Equaliza tion Grants to students attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needsbased scholarships to first-year and to second-year undergraduate students as provided by applicable State and federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran students otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Schol arships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incen tive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for sum mer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other postsecondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Tuition Equalization Grants, $511,562 is designated and committed to raise grants to $500 for freshmen only, and that no such Tuition Equalization Grant shall be awarded to graduate students. 2790 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee ..._.........__._._......_..............._..._.... - ...... ....$ 468,456 Soil and Water Conservation Committee Budget: Personal Services ._...__._._._._........._..._...............,,........$ Regular Operating Expenses ..........._............_....._...$ Travel ...... ....._.._,,,,,....,,. $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..............----$ Publications and Printing ........_._......_..._...._..._..._.....$ Equipment Purchases ......_............._._.___._._.._......_.....$ Per Diem and Fees ..... $ Computer Charges ......_..................$ Other Contractual Expense ._..........._--__................ .$ Total Funds Budgeted ......$ State Funds Budgeted _.__.._____.____.____,,-.-..._.___-_.______.$ Total Positions Budgeted 159,181 44,703 25,400 --0-- 3,355 600 98,630 --0-- 136,587 468,456 468,456 11 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services1 ---,,.-.-.._...-...$ Regular Operating Expenses ...........,,--.,,.,,........-...$ Travel ..____.--.................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ._..._..........,,_.$ Publications and Printing .............-$ Equipment Purchases ._..,,......... $ Per Diem and Fees -..,,----,,.-.-...$ Computer Charges ................_........$ Other Contractual Expense ......... ..__________.____.$ 159,181 44,703 25,400 --0-- 3,355 600 98,630 --0-- 136,587 Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System ___________.$ 1,965,265 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services ..................I Regular Operating Expenses __..._.._....--.,,....--......_.$ Travel _..._....,,-........... ..._.$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ________________.__.$ Publications and Printing ..____...._..,,.....,,.,,._.._...__.__..$ Equipment Purchases .............__.._..._..............__.._._...$ Per Diem and Fees ._.......................__.____._...__......,,.....$ Computer Charges ___.________............,,...._.______..._...._._._.$ Other Contractual Expense ,,......._..........._...__._._____.$ Employer Contributions ___._______._,,____-____-_-_..,,_.,,...,,.__$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ............$ Total Funds Budgeted ..,,.................._-_-_..._..___..._._...$ State Funds Budgeted __...._.____....,,......._-.......____..._....$ Total Positions Budgeted Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ....................___.__....__.._.............__.._.$ 504,532 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000 6,123 63,250 175,000 --0^-- 985,000 980,265 2,789,560 1,965,265 40 504,532 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2791 Regular Operating Expenses __,,...,,--___.__--...,_______.$ Travel .._._,,_,,_.._._$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _____.___......___.$ Publications and Printing ...__._.,,....___..__......._.___._._.$ Equipment Purchases ..._._.._.....___.,,__-..,,..__.__,,_,,...,,,,$ Per Diem and Fees ___.............._..__,,...___..__..,,..._._.__.___.$ Computer Charges --.__.________.___________.__,,,,________.__..____$ Other Contractual Expense -_______--,,____________,,________$ Employer Contributions _._._.___,,.____..,,$ Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ._...._._.$ 47,390 16,000 --0-- 12,000 6,123 63,250 175,000 --0-- 985,000 980,265 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $525,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.76 the percentage to be used in making the calculations described in Section 2 of SB 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $460,000 is designated and committed for reducing the service requirement for voluntary retirement to 30 years as described in Sec tions 1 and 3 of SB 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Section 41. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation .._......._.$ 261,548,983 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I 53,732,968 Regular Operating Expenses ,,___.,,_,,__,, $ 4,997,874 Travel ,,.,,,,,,,,. ._...,,,, ...,,,,._..$ 1,882,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..__.__,,_..._____.$ --0-- Publications and Printing __.,,._,,.__..,,_$ 197,066 Equipment Purchases ._......_-_.__...__.._-__-......__.._.-.....$ 140,200 Per Diem and Fees --.....--.--......-----......--.--....._--.$ --0-- Computer Charges ..,,_________.--,,______,,-.-________,,--_________.$ --0-- Other Contractual Expense ___.-..__..__._......_._____..-..$ 5,800,854 Capital Outlay .,,,,_.. .,,.,,,,. $ 170,755,097 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund --...-------- .$ 8,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted .....__._._......_-__.._..._._-...._._...$ 245,506,709 State Funds Budgeted _.._..,,___$ 106,736,624 Total Positions Budgeted 3,842 2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services ._..._..-.......___..__...__._.._._._..--___....._$ Regular Operating Expenses ....___-___........___._.........$ Travel .--_.-_$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __.--_--___._.,,_.$ Publications and Printing __-____.._,,,,,,$ Equipment Purchases _______.____,,____---___.._._--_-___.___...$ 32,674,560 20,604,337 450,600 --0-- 12,184 --0--- 2792 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Per Diem and Fees ....................................................^ Computer Charges ___.___________._________._._____..__...,,__________$ Other Contractual Expense ________________.._.__._....______._$ Capital Outlay .........................$ Total Funds Budgeted _......_.._.___..__.________________.__.__....$ State Funds Budgeted ..__...... ................................^ Total Positions Budgeted -- 0-- --0-- 900,000 31,876,977 86,518,658 86,518,658 3,851 3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals _._..__.___.___.___________.._._._..__... $ State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................^ Total Funds Budgeted .........__.._.....-___._._...,,..--._-_--.$ State Funds Budgeted .........................................--...% 27,408,889 5,582,775 32,991,664 32,991,664 4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __......___.___.___.$ Equipment Purchases ____________________________________......... $ Capital Outlay _.._......___.__...._._______.__......__..__..___...........$ Total Funds Budgeted $ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................% 2,372,471 1,542,059 437,000 4,351,530 3,800,000 5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .._....._,,.._.$ Total Funds Budgeted ..................._......._..._...._....._...$ State Funds Budgeted .............................................% 9,317,013 9,317,013 9,317,013 6. Tollways Facilities Budget: Personal Services ......_......._..._.._...__..._..._.__.._.__..........$ Regular Operating Expenses --...____________-_______.___._.$ Travel ... $ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...._.....-...._...$ Publications and Printing _.__________._.__._.__...__.._......._.$ Equipment Purchases .............................$ Per Diem and Fees --.................--.............................$ Computer Charges ,,-.,,..--_.___._______._________________._______,,.$ Other Contractual Expense ._..___._._.___.___.................$ Total Funds Budgeted ........................... ^ State Funds Budgeted . ... $ Total Positions Budgeted 132,837 71,639 15,000 --0-- 15,000 --0-- --0-- --0-- --0-- 234,476 234,476 8 7. Administration Budget: Personal Services ......-.___...,,....___..__.._...._......_..._..___._.$ Regular Operating Expenses ___-___.___-___-____,,._.,,-...._.$ Travel ...-..................................$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______..__._..._..$ Publications and Printing _..._._.____.._..,,.._.............._._.$ Equipment Purchases .,,.--..-..,,...__.--.__.________.._.,,......$ Per Diem and Fees .......................... ^ Computer Charges .......... ^ 5,858,568 2,608,581 323,678 --0-- 424,475 --0-- 11,200 1,389,863 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2793 Other Contractual Expense _.__....___.__-.._.._...,,_.___.....$ Total Funds Budgeted _.....-.-..._....__....__.-......_........_..$ State Funds Budgeted ..__..._,,._..._..______..._..__....__.._,,...$ Total Positions Budgeted 165,200 10,781,565 10,781,565 353 Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in con formity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount at least equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the immedi ately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal of ficers of the State are hereby directed, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, to determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the immedi ately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the amount appro priated herein. Provided, however, that objects for Activities fi nanced by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Con struction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget. For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including equipment and compensation claims. For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used -and is herein specifically appro priated for new uthority lease rentals to permit the is suance of bonds to finance new projects. For State matching participation in costs of con struction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Gov ernment, including all cost items incident thereto. For 2794 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 pro vided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accordance with and on the basis of average prices 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 Department of Transportation may add, delete and sub stitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate Sys tem with regard to completion by a date fixed by exist ing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitutionally appro priated to the Department of Transportation. For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for appropria tions to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service requirements on new General Obligation debt to finance the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges approved by the Department of Transportation. Provided, that in the event that lease rental obligations shall be less than the amount provided in the Budget Report, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt service require ments on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construction or reconstruction of public roads and bridges. For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law. For the appropriation of $8,000,000 for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for an nual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 in principal amount for a new program for advance construction of interstate highway systems. This ap- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2795 propriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax. For grants to counties for aid in county road con struction and maintenance to be distributed and dis bursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services 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 Department of Transportation. 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 Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, 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. Appropriations for the foregoing activities in clude an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below: Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System ._..______....________._._________-.____,,____._,,______.__.___._____ $ Geodetic Control _._._-...__.___.-......_._..-......,,__.___.,,...,,..._.$ Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing ..,,,,,,.._,,$ 8,000,000 380,000 12,000,000 This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropria tions of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution. Provided, further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized and directed to transfer to Per sonal Services from other object classes such funds as are required to fund the cost-of-living adjustment con templated in this Act, subject only to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget prior to the effective date of the pay increase authorized in Section 44. 2796 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, 8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities .......__..._._.-._...._......__._._._._..$ Total Funds Budgeted _...._...,,..._..___-_..._._..,,.._._..._._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ,^ ..._..$ 9,317,000 9,317,000 9,317,000 For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 3, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended. Provided, further, that a member 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 ac cordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, 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. Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter. 9. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services -_----.-$ Regular Operating Expenses ____._.__.----_--...__.______.$ Travel _--,,-,,___.-,,__,,..$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..... $ Publications and Printing _.________..._..........__.__________..$ Equipment Purchases ,,_,,_______________._.--__-___.__.____._____.!? Per Diem and Fees ..........$ Computer Charges ....,,____._.__..,,..._._,,.._..____._......_..._._.$ Other Contractual Expense ............._-.___.._.,,..........$ Total Funds Budgeted .........______.._.___.__.__.$ State Funds Budgeted ....._____._.__..._.._............_......_.._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 307,040 355,500 7,000 38,000 500 8,500 1,000 --0-- --0-- 717,540 492,540 18 10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services ..._.._......._......$ Regular Operating Expenses ........_......_..._..___.$ Travel _-...,,._.....______......$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............._..._..$ Publications and Printing _________________--________.._._______.$ Equipment Purchases .----..._--.........$ Per Diem and Fees _._._----....-,,______._,,--.......___.___._._.$ Computer Charges ..--_.__...........$ Other Contractual Expense ......-.-----.-....-.$ 206,094 22,449 20,000 --0-- 15,700 5,200 --0-- --0-- 100,000 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2797 Capital Outlay ................ ^, Mass Transit Grants ___._....,,.______...,,_.._._.......__,,__.,,..$ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................^ State Funds Budgeted ...._._........_.._.....__.._.__.._...-._._._.$ Total Positions Budgeted 150,000 410,000 929,443 929,443 17 11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments ......_--___._..._..._....._.$ Total Funds Budgeted .__........_...__......._-._______.._.___.___.$ State Funds Budgeted ..............................................^ 430,000 430,000 430,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services ......................................................^ 92,912,067 Regular Operating Expenses ._._._....--_______.__--_._._._.$ 28,660,380 Travel ....._$ 2,698,928 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases _______._--.______.$ 2,410,471 Publications and Printing .... ..$ 664,925 Equipment Purchases .._...._...--...--.--.--..._..----..--- $ 1,695,959 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................^ 12,200 Computer Charges ....................................................$ 1,389,863 Other Contractual Expense ............--.....................$ 6,966,054 Capital Outlay .._____.._..,,...__.___._...__.___._....._._._......._.__..$ 203,219,074 Mass Transit Grants _...__......-.___..._..._.___.._...__.__-...$ 410,000 Grants to Municipalities ...___,,..........___.._....--__-._...._.$ 9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments ............................$ 430,000 Grants to Counties .........__.-.._.-.___..__...._._._._....,,.___._...$ 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................$ 27,408,889 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................^ 13,582,775 For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation services, and for contractual expense for harbor maintenance. Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain such portion of its Air Trans portation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the quality of its equipment. Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12%% of an individual airport project when matching both FA A and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when match ing Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participa tion. Provided, further, that the Department of Trans portation is authorized to utilize State Airport Develop ment Funds at 100% of the total cost of an individual airport project for airports owned by the State of Geor gia. 2798 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Provided, that the entire amount of the above al location for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah. Section 42. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Services ._....$ 6,372,991 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services ......................................................I Regular Operating Expenses --__.__--_____------------$ Travel ._........_.___,,........_...__...._........__.___.___.......,,........__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ____--------_..$ Publications and Printing ._._.____,,.$ Equipment Purchases ......,,_------_.--..-...------,,_--.$ Per Diem and Fees _......__.___._...............___._.._.___......,,_.$ Computer Charges -----.,,__---------_-__--___-$ Other Contractual Expense ,,____.__,,,,--__$ Grants to Confederate Widows .._,,......_...--___._.......$ Total Funds Budgeted ...__._._..__.........___.._..........._.._._.$ State Funds Budgeted ........___.___.___.........-_..____._........$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,964,786 151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152 2,273,523 2,024,542 180 2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility-- Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital .....__-____.__...,,.._.__.._.__........_..__.____.....$ Other Contractual Expense ,,_._____,,..,,._____$ Total Funds Budgeted ...-.._.,,--__.........-_-.-__.____.-....$ State Funds Budgeted ________._.__,,__$ 4,381,565 --0-- 4,381,565 2,995,295 3. Veterans Nursing Home--Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ___.____________._______________$ Other Contractual Expense --------.________--------__.$ Total Funds Budgeted .___,,,,..__._,,$ State Funds Budgeted ,,.._...,,,,.,,....$ 1,737,454 --0-- 1,737,454 1,353,154 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .....-.-._..__._,,......__._._._........._.____......$ Regular Operating Expenses -__._,,..--..._-----..._....$ Travel ______..._...._.-............_.____._.........._.__..._......__..__..._...$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....._...__._._.._..$ Publications and Printing ._,,....-.____.__._._._..-._..___.___...$ Equipment Purchases ..............___.____._..........-______..._.$ Per Diem and Fees ____._._.._....,,...______._........._.__..,,._.....$ Computer Charges ._.............,,._-....___..__.........___.........$ Other Contractual Expense --------..........--------..$ Grants to Confederate Widows ..._.____....... ....._._.... $ 1,964,786 151,800 65,800 --0-- 22,000 37,500 10,100 385 --0-- 21,152 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2799 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital _,,--______--____. Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ,,__________. 4,381,565 1,737,454 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to furnish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital. Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board _____.$ 1,804,616 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services .... ,,__,,.__._,,_$ Regular Operating Expenses _...--,,--..._-----.__----.$ Travel .... _._-__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __________________ $ Publications and Printing ____.__,,___.._._._____________.$ Equipment Purchases __________________________________ $ Per Diem and Fees __..._.___.____.____._______________.__._.__$ Computer Charges .,,_,,____,,,,,,_,,___,,__,,,,$ Other Contractual Expense _,,___-_-.--.._._.___-__._-_$ Total Funds Budgeted _...______.._________._.___________-__$ State Funds Budgeted ____.___-_._.______-_...__l__.._._____$ Total Positions Budgeted 1,473,370 157,746 26,500 --0-- 13,000 15,000 9,000 110,000 --0-- 1,804,616 1,804,616 103 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services _.___,_.__._..____._________.__.___.___________.$ Regular Operating Expenses ._,,__----_____--_____.__--$ Travel _._,,_,,___,,,,__._ _____ ,,_,,,,,,__$ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases __._----__--_--.$ Publications and Printing .________.._____.__._._____.____..___$ Equipment Purchases _______ ___,,______.$ Per Diem and Fees _____.__,,__.$ Computer Charges _._..,_____.__...___,,__._________.______$ 1,473,370 157,746 26,500 --0-- 13,000 15,000 9,000 110,000 Section 44A. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, State funds are hereby appropriated to the agencies designated herein after in the amounts listed for each such agency to fund a four percent (4% ) salary increase, with a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $800, for State employees and certain county employees; seven percent (1%) salary increase for schoolteachers; eight and eight-tenths per cent (8.8%) salary increase for school bus drivers; five percent (5%) salary increase for Academic Uni versity System Personnel; and five percent (5%) salary increase, with a $400 minimum, for Nonacademic Uni- 2800 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, versity System Personnel, all of the above to be effec tive September 1, 1975: Department of Audits .... ..__.______________. $ Department of Administrative Services __.______.__..$ Department of Agriculture ___..___..._____________.._.._._._$ Department of Banking and Finance ________________.._$ Department of Community Development _...____._.$ Office of Comptroller General ..______________.-..-,.-_-.$ Department of Defense ,,_...______________..___________________..-.-$ Department of Education: a.) Employees ..._.__________-._______._..___________----._$ b.) Schoolteachers _..._________..._________.__..._____________.-$ c.) Bus Drivers _.-.__________,,.._________..__________-_-_._____.-$ Forestry Commission ___.___________..._________..______________,..$ Forest Research Council . _._______$ Georgia Bureau of Investigation ............................if Office of the Governor ____..._______________________...__...._______$ Department of Human Resources --_.__._-----_.___ $ Department of Labor .........._._____......_..._...__.._..___.._... $ Department of Law _________.,,..._________,,.____________...._.______$ Department of Natural Resources __...._.__________-.___$ Department of Offender Rehabilitation _________._..$ Department of Public Safety _________...____________.__.______$ Public Service Commission -.--.-.,,._-----...__----...--.$ Regents, University System of Georgia ____________ $ Department of Revenue .... ..____$ Secretary of State ___________..____________._.________....__.____._..$ State Scholarship Commission ___.. ________ $ Soil and Water Conservation Committee _____ ....,,.$ Department of Transportation ________ _____________$ Department of Veterans Service __________._..________...,,_.$ Workmen's Compensation Board .. ...._..__.. -.______,,$ 59,500 218,641 338,157 37,032 69,540 90,512 36,669 475,000 29,972,562 1,054,742 362,872 3,823 153,335 86,410 9,341,310 45,759 53,051 538,234 931,854 621,625 55,610 11,510,000 422,186 140,805 18,755 5,263 20,165 265,022 41,566 Section 44B. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, there is hereby appropriated to the agencies designated hereinafter the amounts listed for each such agency for communications expense: Supreme Court _...________._______.,,__.________._______. Court of Appeals __..___._______,,_________,,._____,,__,,__ Department of Administrative Services: a.) Georgia Building Authority ________ b.) All Other _________________________________________ Department of Agriculture _____,,..__________Department of Audits ___.....-_,,____.....-.._._... ... Department of Banking and Finance ........ Department of Community Development Office of Comptroller General ________...._______ Department of Defense _._._._ .... .... Department of Education _-__--..._______.. ..... Office of the Governor ............ _...._.__ Forestry Commission ______..._.___ ____.._______. 3,000 6,827 4,476 15,937 26,227 6,273 1,388 22,812 14,288 24,298 124,952 30,966 9,942 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2801 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission ........._____......._..$ General Assembly _____,,___________________,,-.________--___________$ Department of Human Resources _ _ _ _ _.___..$ Department of Labor __,,_______.__.__________.________-_________-$ Department of Law ....._.._-..,_._........._..__...._--.......__...$ Department of Natural Resources _...._.__._.............. $ Department of Offender Rehabilitation ______ $ Department of Public Safety _ _$ Georgia Bureau of Investigation ________ ...._._......_.....$ Public Service Commission ..._......_._......._....__.._..._..,,$ Regents, University System of Georgia .-.______._ ... $ Department of Revenue _ $ State Scholarship Commission __..._-._...-----.--------$ Secretary of State _.______.__..._______________._______.__________-$ Department of Veterans Service __...._.......--.._...----.$ Workmen's Compensation Board _ ....... --_ _ ______.--$ 426 34,061 369,814 13,100 18,015 54,871 54,096 107,499 15,758 11,985 916,822 75,228 1,389 27,833 7,167 5,059 Section 45. For grants to counties for road con struction and maintenance as provided in Sections of House Bill 1 of the regular 1975 Session: Section 3 _________,,________.__________..______________ ________..___$ 20,000,000 Section 2 _________.._________.____________.___________.____________________._.$ 15,000,000 Section 46. In addition to all other 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 col lected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No whole sale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a re fund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as authorized by Act of Georgia General As sembly of 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retail ing motor fuel. Section 47. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitu tion of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution 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 Appropriations 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 afore said constitutional provision, as amended, or appro priated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all pay ments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein pro vided under any other provisions of this Act are in sufficient in any year to make the required payments in 2802 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds. Section 48. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Gov ernor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1975 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro vided, however, the Director of the Budget is autho rized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects, programs, and activities subject to the conditions that no funds whatsoever shall be trans ferred for use in initiating or commencing any new pro gram or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976; and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said trans fers. 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 Com mittees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expendi tures by object class of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amend ments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report con tains no recommendation by the Governor of expendi tures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Gov ernment, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operat ing budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers. Section 49. Wherever in this Act the term "Budget Unit Object Classes" is used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit, and shall TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2803 supersede the object classification shown in the Budget Report for F. Y. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly. Section 50. The Director of the Budget shall deter mine the appropriations contained in this Act to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in this Act shall apply. It is the intent of this General As sembly, however, that to the greatest extent feasible, such Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be applied to capital outlay and other items of a nonrecurring nature. Section 51. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amounts so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Total Appropriations F.Y. 1976 ......_....-..._.-......_.....$1,965,919,489.62. Section 52. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law with out his approval. Section 53. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. The President resumed the Chair. Senator Broun of the 46th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 170 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis 2804 McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Bell McDowell Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Eldridge and Foster. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 50, nays 4, and the Conference Committee Report to HB 170 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by con tract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest; to provide an effective date. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House substitute to SB 125 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its disagreement to the House substitute to SB 125. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Lester of the 23rd and Turner of the 8th. The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 11:55 o'clock A.M. until 12:45 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 12:45 o'clock P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2805 The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the House Substitute to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd: A bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County. The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 568. By Representatives Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapters 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. The House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendments and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, the following members thereof: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Collins of the 8th and Harris of the 144th. The House has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference and has appointed a second Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: 2806 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for certain definitions and change certain provisions. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, the following members thereof: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Wood of the 9th. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 47th. A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. The Committee on Public Utilities offered the following substitute to HB 986: A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise, classify, consolidate and super sede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codifica tion of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia; to provide a short title for the Code Chapter; to define certain words and terms; to provide that the State Properties Commission shall act as agent of the State; to provide the method for determining fair market value in certain cases; to provide section identification references; to create the State Properties Com mission ; to provide for the number of members, the membership and the officers of the Commission; to provide for a quorum, voting, meet ings, minutes, a seal and bylaws of, by and for the Commission; to provide for reimbursement of the expenses of Commission members; to provide that the Attorney General shall act as counsel for and provide legal services to the Commission; to provide the powers and duties of the Commission; to provide that the Commission may act as the agent of the Georgia Building Authority for certain purposes; to provide that the Commission shall plan for and develop not later than July 1, 1977, and to thereafter administer and enforce standards for the occupancy and/or utilization of certain space; to provide for public competitive bidding concerning leases and certain sales of State Property; to provide TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2807 for the acceptance or rejection of certain bids and bidders by the Gen eral Assembly and/or the Governor; to provide for the execution of leases and certain sales of State Property; to provide an interessee termini limitation; to authorize the Commission to negotiate, prepare and enter into Rental Agreements and Revocable License Agreements; to authorize the Commission to issue prospecting permits; to authorize the Commission to prepare and award through public competitive bid ding Mineral Development Agreements; to provide for preference rights to discovering prospectors; to vest in the Commission the power of eminent domain; to provide the forms to be taken in the exercise of the power of eminent domain; to provide that the Commission shall act as the sole agent of the State and all State Agencies, with certain limited exceptions, in all acquisitions of real property; to provide an effective date of when acquisitions shall be made by the Commission; to provide that prior to such effective date acquisitions must be approved by the Commission; to provide the method by which the Commission shall acquire real property; to exclude from the Georgia real estate transfer tax certain instruments effecting conveyances of real property to the State, State Agencies or State Authorities; to provide that all dis positions of real property by the State, with certain limited exceptions, shall be made only upon the written approval of the Commission; to declare the intent of the General Assembly with respect to dispositions of State owned real property; to provide for the transfer of certain real property inventory functions from the Department of Administra tive Services to the Commission; to provide an effective date of when the said inventory functions are to be transferred; to provide that the Commission, with certain limited exceptions, is empowered and directed to review and analyze the inventory of each State Agency and State Authority; to provide a priority for such review and analyzation; to provide that the Commission may recommend and that the Governor may effect transfers of the use of any State owned real property from one State Agency to another; to provide that the Governor, upon recommendation of the Commission, may by Executive Order designate, clarify or change the status of the record title to any State owned real property to certain specific names; to provide for recording in the deed records of the clerk's office of the superior court of such Executive Orders executed by the Governor; to provide the names in which record title to State owned real property shall be held; to provide that State Agencies render gratuitously technical assistance and services to the Commission; to provide that the railroad operation by the lessee of the Western and Atlantic Railroad be subject to the regulation of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to authorize the Commission to employ an Executive Director and such other personnel as may be neces sary to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Commission; to provide that all Commission employees be placed under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; to provide that Commission employees shall be members of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; to require the Commission to keep records and to make the same subject to public inspection with certain limited exceptions; to authorize the Commission to adopt rules and regulations; to provide that the Commission shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to provide for a liberal construction of this Code Chapter; to provide for the repeal of certain specific Acts, portions of Acts and Code Chapters; to provide an effective date of when one portion of a specific Act shall be repealed; to provide that 2808 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, this Act shall not revive any Act, Resolution or Code Chapter, or part thereof, heretofore repealed or superseded; to provide a general repealer; to ratify all acts heretofore performed for and on behalf of the State of Georgia by the State Properties Commission created by Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws and declare the intent of the General Assembly with respect to State environmental or natural resources laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. The following shall constitute and may be cited as "Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1 A": "CHAPTER 91-A. STATE PROPERTIES CODE OF GEOR GIA Section 91-101a. Short title of Code Chapter. This Code Chap ter shall be known, and may be cited, as the 'State Properties Code of Georgia'. Section 91-102a. Definitions. When the following words and terms appear in this Code Chapter, they shall have the meaning, usage and inclusion hereafter respectively ascribed to them, unless a different meaning, usage or an exclusion is clearly apparent from the context: (a) The word 'Commission' shall mean the State Properties Commission created by section 91-104a of this Code Chapter. The Commission: (1) is the successor to the State Properties Commission which was created by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857), entitled 'State Properties Code Enacted'; (2) was formerly known as the State Properties Commission and the State Properties Control Commission; (3) is the successor in law to the State Properties Control Commission, State Properties Acquisition Commission and the Mineral Leasing Commission; and (4) is the successor to the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission, the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission and to all other State Agencies which in the past were delegated by the General Assembly the power and duty to perform certain functions affecting the Western and Atlantic Railroad and the properties formerly as sociated with the said railroad; (b) The word 'State' shall mean the State of Georgia; (c) The words 'State Agency' or 'State Agencies' shall mean any official, department, division, bureau, board, commission (in cluding the State Properties Commission created by section 91-104a of this Code Chapter) or agency within the State Government; (d) The words 'real property' as used in this Code Chapter shall include, but not be limited to, usufructs in real property; TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2809 (e) The word 'Lease' shall mean a. written instrument, con stituting both a contract and a conveyance, under the terms and conditions of which one party (lessor) out of its own estate grants and conveys to another party or parties [lessee (s)] an estate for years retaining a reversion in itself after such grant and convey ance; (f) The term 'Rental Agreement' shall mean a written instru ment the terms and conditions of which create the legal relation ship of landlord and tenant. Under such relationship no estate passes out of the landlord and the tenant has only a usufruct which the tenant may not sublet, convey, assign or transfer except with the landlord's written consent and which usufruct is not subject to levy and sale; (g) The term 'revocable license' shall mean the issuance, sub ject to certain terms and conditions contained in a written Revocable License Agreement, to a named Person or Persons [licensee (s) ], and to that Person or Persons only, of a revocable personal privilege to use the Property (to be known as the licensed premises) for a named purpose. Regardless of any and all improvements and investments made, consideration paid or expenses or harm incurred or encountered by the licensee, a revocable license shall not confer upon the licensee any right, title, estate or interest in the licensed premises, nor shall a revocable license be executed into an easement or confer upon the licensee a license coupled with an interest or an easement. A revocable license may be revoked, cancelled or termi nated, with or without cause, at any time by the licensor; (h) The term 'Revocable License Agreement' shall mean a written instrument which embodies a revocable license, describes the licensed premises and sets forth the names of the parties thereto and the terms and conditions upon which the revocable license is issued; (i) The words 'acquire', 'acquisition(s)' and 'acquiring' shall mean the obtaining by the State, for use by a State Agency, of real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, purchase, devise, condemnation, leasing, renting, assignment, court order and exchange; (j) The words 'Person' or 'Persons' shall mean any: individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public or public service corporation; association; authority; fiduciary including, but not limited to, any legal representative; governmental body; instrumentality or other organization of the State; county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State; or any other legal entity; (k) The word 'deed' shall mean either a fee simple deed without warranty or a quitclaim deed; (1) The words 'power', 'empower (ed)', 'authority' and 'autho rized' are synonyms each to the other and when either is used it 2810 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, shall be deemed to include the other the same as if the other had been specifically expressed. When the Commission has the power or is empowered, it has the authority and is authorized. The words 'authorized', 'empowered' and 'may' shall imply discretion and not requirement; (m) The words 'minerals' and 'mineral resources' shall mean any naturally occurring substances found in, under or upon the earth including, but not limited to, sand, gravel, sulphur, phosphate, kaolin, oil and gas but excluding water; (n) The term 'Mineral Development Agreement' shall mean a written instrument, constituting a contract, under the terms and conditions of which the State permits a Person or Persons to enter upon the State owned lands described in such contract and to pro duce and appropriate therefrom and to dispose of, for the account of such Person or Persons, the minerals described in such contract and to conduct such operations and perform such activities inci dent thereto as may be expressly permitted by such contract; (o) The word 'Property' shall include improved and unimproved property and shall mean all, any portion of, or any interest in all or any portion of: (1) the Western and Atlantic Railroad, including all the property associated with the railroad as of December 26, 1969, unless the same has otherwise been provided for by an Act or Resolution of the General Assembly; (2) all the property owned by the State in the State of Tennessee other than that property in cluded in (1) immediately preceding; (3) the State owned real property facing Peachtree, Cain and Spring Streets in the City of Atlanta, Pulton County, Georgia, upon which the Governor's Man sion once stood and which is now commonly referred to and known as the 'Henry Grady Hotel Property' or 'Old Governor's Mansion Site Property'; (4) any State owned real property the use of which has been transferred to the Commission by an Executive Order of the Governor; (5) subject to the provisions of such Act or Resolu tion any State owned real property the custody or disposition of which has been transferred to the Commission by an Act or Resolu tion of the General Assembly or which has been leased or may be leased to a person or persons pursuant to an Act or Resolution of the General Assembly authorizing or ratifying such Lease; and (6) any State owned real property (except that real property title to which is vested in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or the Department of Transportation) which has not been acquired for or transferred (by an Executive Order of the Governor or by an Act or Resolution of the General Assembly) to a State Agency for use by such State Agency; (p) When the words 'terms and conditions' are used they shall be deemed to include the following words: stipulations, provisions, agreements and covenants; (q) The words 'dispose', 'disposition (s)' and 'disposing' shall mean dispositions by the State (excluding dispositions by the Depart ment of Transportation, by the Board of Regents of the University TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2811 System of Georgia, by Regents of the University System of Georgia, by State Authorities and dispositions as authorized, directed or effected by Acts or Resolutions of the General Assembly but includ ing dispositions by all other State Agencies) of real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, sale, leasing, renting, assignment and exchange; (r) The term 'State Authority(ies)' shall mean those public corporations, with the exception of Regents of the University Sys tem of Georgia, listed in section 91-401A (a) of Code Chapter 91-4A (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 672) which Code Chapter is entitled 'Inventory of Real Property; Requirements Relating to the Acquisition or Dis position of Real Property'; (s) The term 'State owned land(s)' and 'State owned real property' shall mean real property of the State of Georgia or of any State Agency but shall not include real property of any State Authority; and (t) The term 'production in paying quantities' shall mean that the gross income from oil and/or gas produced and sold (after deduction of any royalty) exceeds the operating cost of said produc tion. Section 91-102a.l. The Commission as agent of the State. All actions authorized or directed by this Code Chapter to be performed by the Commission shall be performed for and on behalf of and in the name of the State and upon such terms and conditions as are determined by the Commission to be in the best interests of the State. Section 91-102a.2. Fair market value. Where in this Code Chapter the Commission is authorized or directed to determine fair market value, said determination shall be based on the highest of at least two current written appraisals made for the Commission by Persons employed or retained by the Commission, which Persons shall have knowledge of property values in the area where the Prop erty involved is located; provided, that one of the two aforemen tioned appraisals shall be made by a member of a nationally recog nized appraisal organization, association or society; provided further, that in the case of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the appraisal, other than the one to be made by a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization, association or society, may be the latest valuation report of the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commission; provided further, however, that this section 91-102a.2 of this Code Chapter shall not apply to sections 91-108a and 91-110a of this Code Chapter. Section 91-103a. Section identification references. The captions appearing immediately preceding the text of each of the sections of this Code Chapter are for the purpose of convenience only and shall be completely disregarded in construing this Code Chapter and the sections thereof. 2812 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 91-104a. Commission; creation; number of members; members; officers; quorum; voting; meetings; minutes; seal; by laws; Attorney General as counsel for the Commission. (a) There is hereby created within the State Government a public body which shall be known as the 'State Properties Com mission' which shall consist of eleven (11) members and be com posed of: the Governor; the Secretary of State; the Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission; the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services; the State Auditor; the Lieutenant Governor or his appointed delegate [which appointed delegate from the time of appointment shall occupy the same status and be subject to the same provisions of this section 91-104a (a) of this Code Chapter as the other individuals appointed as members of the Commission] and two individuals appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and three individuals appointed by the Speak er of the House of Representatives; provided, however, none of the individuals appointed by the Lieutenant Governor or the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall, at the time of such appoint ment, or at any time during their service as a Commission mem ber, hold any other elected or appointed office in either the execu tive, legislative or judicial branch of State Government. Except for initial appointments hereunder, the Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives and the Lieutenant Governor, after the convening of the General Assembly in each odd-numbered year, shall make their respective appointments hereunder. The terms of office of such appointive members shall commence on the first day of February and they shall serve until their respective successors are duly ap pointed. Initial appointments hereunder shall be made within five days after this Code Chapter becomes law and such appointive members shall serve until the appointment of their respective suc cessors. In the event of a vacancy in the office of an appointive member, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Lieuten ant Governor, as the case may be, shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term of office of such member. (b) The Governor shall be the Chairman of the Commission, the State Auditor shall be its Vice-Chairman and the Secretary of State shall be its Secretary. Six (6) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the Commission shall im pair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Commission. With the exception of acquisitions, sales, leases and delegations (made pursuant to subsection 91-105a (q) of the Code Chapter) each of which shall require seven (7) affirmative votes of the membership of the Commission present at a meeting, the powers of the Commission shall be exercised by a majority vote of the Commission members present at a meeting when at least a quorum is present. (c) Meetings shall be held on the request of any Commission member or on the request of the Executive Director whenever meetings are necessary for either the exercise of the powers or the discharge of the duties of the Commission. Minutes or tran scripts shall be kept of all meetings of the Commission and in the TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2813 said minutes or transcripts there shall be kept a record of the vote of each Commission member on all questions, acquisitions, dis positions, transactions and all other matters and business coming before the Commission at that meeting. The Executive Director shall give, or cause to be given, to each Commission member not less than three (3) calendar days prior notice of the date, time and place of each meeting of the Commission. Any Commission member may waive such notice. Attendance by a Commission member at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice by said Commission member as to such meeting. (d) The Commission shall adopt a seal for its use and may adopt bylaws to govern its internal operation and procedures. (e) Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for service as a member of the Commission. However, all members of the Commission shall receive reimbursement for their travel and other actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties as Commission members. (f) The Attorney General shall act as counsel for and provide legal services to the Commission. Section 91-105a. Powers and duties of the Commission. The Commission, in addition to other powers and duties set forth in other sections of this Code Chapter, shall have the power and duty to: (a) inspect, manage, oversee, repair, maintain, preserve and raze the Property; (b) maintain at all times a complete, correct and current in ventory of the Property; (c) authorize the payment of any tax or assessment legally levied by, or comply with any valid order of, the State of Tennessee, or any governmental subdivision thereof, concerning the Property located within the State of Tennessee; (d) prepare lease or sale proposals affecting the Property for submission to the General Assembly, except as otherwise authorized in subsections 91-105a(f) and (t) of this Code Chapter; (e) subject to the limitations contained in this Code Chapter, determine all of the terms and conditions of each instrument negotiated, prepared, executed, delivered and/or issued by the Commission; provided, however, that any such instrument shall contain a provision requiring that any activity undertaken pursuant to such instrument be in compliance with the applicable provisions of all State environmental or natural resources laws administered or enforced by the Department of Natural Resources, the Environ mental Protection Division or the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee; 2814 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (f) negotiate and execute such sales of the Property as may, in the discretion of the Commission, be in the best interests of the State, subject to the following: (1) the fair market value of the Property to be sold in each such sale shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,0.00) ; (2) sales of the Property by which the Commission grants and conveys by deed to the purchaser under this subsection 91-106a(f) of this Code Chapter shall be made only upon public competitive bidding for which the invitation for bids shall be advertised once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in (i) the legal organ and in another newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties wherein is located the Property to be bid upon and (ii) the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia. Prior to such advertising, the Commission shall prepare the form of contract of purchase and sale which shall include, but not be limited to, the form of deed to be used to effect the conveyance contemplated in such contract, and appropriate bidding instructions, both of which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such conditions as the Commission may prescribe. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Commission and each bid shall include, but not be limited to, two counterparts of the form of contract of purchase and sale, each fully executed and completed by the bidder, and a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the Com mission. The form of contract of purchase and sale submitted by each bidder shall constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase by such bidder. The Commission shall have the right to waive formal ities in bidding. All bids shall be opened and read aloud in public on the date and at the time and place specified in the invitation for bids. Within thirty (30) calendar days of said opening the Com mission shall formally determine which offer and bidder it con siders to be most advantageous to the State and shall thereupon notify the said bidder of said determination by properly addressing such notification to the said bidder and with adequate postage af fixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. As of the time of such determination, all offers other than the one determined by the Commission to be most advantageous to the State shall be considered rejected. The Commission shall likewise notify all other such bidders of said determination by properly addressing such notification to the said bidders and with adequate postage affixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. The Commission shall then accept that offer determined by the Commission to be most advantageous to the State and execute both counterparts of the form of contract of purchase and sale containing said offer. One of the said counterparts shall then be delivered to the purchaser. When all of the present terms and conditions of the contract of purchase and sale have been performed and satisfied, the Commis sion shall then execute and deliver to the purchaser the form of deed contained in said contract of purchase and sale; and (3) the con sideration to the State for such sales of the Property shall not be less than but may be greater than the fair market value of the Property being sold; (g) contract with any Person for the preparation of studies or reports as to: (1) the value of the Property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value and insurance value; (2) the proper utilization to be made of the Property; and (3) any other TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2815 data necessary or desirable to assist the Commission in the exercise and discharge of its powers and duties; (h) insure or cause to be insured the improvements on the Property against loss or damage caused by fire, lightning, tornado and other risks customarily included under an extended coverage insurance policy; and insure or cause to be insured the contents of such improvements against any such loss or damage; (i) inspect as necessary any property which may be under a Lease, Rental Agreement, Revocable License Agreement, Mineral Development Agreement, easement or other instrument in order to determine whether the property is being kept, preserved, cared for, repaired, maintained, used and operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of such instrument and to take such action necessary to correct any violation of the terms and conditions of such instrument; (j) deal with and dispose of any unauthorized encroachment upon, or use or occupancy of, any of the Property, whether such encroachment, use or occupancy be permissive or adverse, or whether with or without claim of right therefor; to determine whether such encroachment, use or occupancy should be removed or discontinued or whether it should be permitted to continue and, if so, to what extent and upon what terms and conditions; to adjust, settle and finally dispose of any claim, demand, dispute or controversy that may exist or arise with respect to any such encroachment, use or occupancy; to take such action as the Commission may deem proper and expedient to cause the removal or discontinuance of any such encroachment, use or occupancy; and to institute and prosecute such legal proceedings as the Commission may deem appropriate for the protection of the State's interest in or the assertion of the State's title to such Property; (k) adjust, settle and finally dispose of any claim, demand, dispute or controversy, of any kind whatsoever, arising out of the negotiation, preparation, execution, issuance, delivery, operation, amendment, termination or expiration of any Lease, contract of purchase and sale, easement, Rental Agreement, Revocable License Agreement or any other instrument involving the Property or of any instrument executed by the State or by the Commission pur suant either to this Code Chapter or pursuant to an Act or Resolu tion of the General Assembly authorizing or ratifying any instru ment involving the Property; (1) negotiate, prepare, execute and deliver such amendments to Leases of the Property, as may, in the discretion of the Com mission, be in the best interests of the State, subject to the follow ing: (1) the Property described in the Lease as it is to be amended shall not be greater in area or interest than the Property described in the Lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; (2) the expiration date of the term (duration) of the Lease as it is to be amended shall be the same as the expiration date of the term (dura tion) of the Lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; and 2816 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (3) if the expiration date of the term (duration) of the Lease as it is to be amended will extend beyond ten (10) calendar years from the date of said amendment, the consideration to the State shall not be less than the greater of (i) the total consideration to the State provided in the Lease as first executed or as heretofore amended or; (ii) the fair market value of the remaining term (dura tion) of the estate for years in the Property leased; provided, how ever, that this subsection 91-105a(l) (3) of this Code Chapter shall not apply to amendments authorized by Section Fifty-Seven of Exhibit F of Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1247 et seq.; (m) exercise such other powers and discharge such other duties as may be necessary or desirable to inspect, manage, oversee, repair, maintain, preserve and raze the Property; (n) do all things and perform all acts necessary or convenient to exercise the powers and discharge the duties given to the Com mission in this Code Chapter; (o) perform all terms (including, but not limited to, termina tion), satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements and discharge all obligations and duties contained in any Lease, contract of pur chase and sale, easement, Rental Agreement, Revocable License Agreement or any other instrument involving the Property or in any instrument executed by the Commission pursuant to this Code Chapter; (p) authorize such change (s) in the physical and natural features of the Property as may in the discretion of the Commis sion be in the best interests of the State, to dispose of the prod uct (s) incident to such change (s) and to grant for and on behalf of and in the name of the State any easement (s) necessary to ef fectuate the purpose (s) for which such change (s) is (are) au thorized ; (q) notwithstanding any other provision of this Code Chapter to the contrary and upon authorization by seven (7) affirmative votes of the membership of the Commission present at a meeting, delegate to its Chairman, appointed committees of its membership, its Executive Director or any State Agency such of its powers as are, expressly or impliedly, set forth in both this section 91-105a and this Code Chapter, as the Commission may deem necessary or convenient; provided, all actions of any State Agency performed or taken under such delegation shall be at the expense of such State Agency; (r) perform all terms (including, but not limited to, termina tion) , satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements and discharge all obligations and duties contained in any Lease, contract of pur chase and sale, easement, Rental Agreement, Revocable License Agreement or any other instrument executed by either the State (in which the Commission is authorized or directed to act for and on behalf of the State) or the State Properties Commission created by TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2817 Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857 and its predecessors in law in their own names or for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia; (s) continue and conclude all transactions or business com menced by the State Properties Commission created by Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857, or its predecessors in law; ahd (t) perform all terms, satisfy all conditions, exercise all rights and grant all consents and approvals (discretionary or otherwise), fulfill all requirements and discharge all obligations and duties of the State contained in any Lease or any other instrument which provides that the Commission is empowered or directed to act or shall act for and on behalf of the State (including, but not limited to, (1) termination and (2) the execution and delivery of all au thorized agreements and instruments contemplated thereby) and which Lease or such other instrument has heretofore been approved and adopted (passed), authorized or ratified by an Act or Resolution of the General Assembly. Section 91-105a.l. Commission authorized to act as the agent of the Georgia Building Authority for certain purposes; Commis sion directed to plan for occupancy of certain space and to report to the Governor. (a) The Commission is hereby empowered to enter into (and to amend when necessary) and to perform contracts with the Geor gia Building Authority (hereinafter referred to as 'Authority') whereby the Commission becomes the agent of the Authority for the purpose of managing all or a portion of the space located on, or within structures situated now or hereafter on, real property pres ently (or in the future) leased by, rented by, contracted for, or title to which is vested in, the Authority; provided, said real property is located within an air line radius of fifteen (15) miles of the State Capitol. The Authority is hereby empowered to enter into (and to amend when necessary) and to perform any such contracts entered into with the Commission. The duties of the Com mission as the agent of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the planning for and the development, administration and enforcement of standards for the occupancy and/or utilization of the aforementioned space by State Agencies, State Authorities and all State and State Authority employees. (b) The Commission is hereby empowered and directed to plan for and to develop not later than July 1, 1977, and thereafter to administer and enforce standards for the occupancy and/or utiliza tion by State Agencies, State Authorities and all State and State Authority employees of all space located on, or within structures (excluding the State Capitol) situated now or hereafter on, real property presently (or in the future) leased by, rented by, con tracted for, or title to which is vested in, the State or any State Agency (excluding the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia) ; provided, said real property is located within an air line radius of fifteen (15) miles of the State Capitol. The Commis- 2818 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, sion is further directed, periodically, to make written reports to the Governor concerning the occupancy and/or utilization of the aforementioned space. Section 91-106a. Public competitive bidding procedure con cerning leases and sales not otherwise authorized by subsections 91-105a(f) and (t) of this Code Chapter; acceptance or rejection of bids and bidders by the General Assembly and/or the Governor; execution and delivery of the leases and sales. (a) Any proposal to lease or sell the Property, other than as authorized by subsections 91-105a(f) and (t) of this Code Chapter, shall be initiated and carried out in accordance with the provisions of this section 91-106a of this Code Chapter. (b) Any such Lease or sale shall be made only upon public competitive bidding for which the invitation for bids shall be ad vertised once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in (1) the legal organ and in another newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties .wherein is located the Property to be bid upon and (2) the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia. (c) Prior to such advertising, the Commission shall: (1) secure at least two written appraisals of the fair market value of the estate for years if a Lease or the fair market value of the Property to be sold if a sale; (2) prepare the form of Lease or contract of purchase and sale, a part of which contract of purchase and sale shall be the form of deed to be used to effect the conveyance con templated in such contract, and appropriate bidding instructions, all of which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such condi tions as the Commission may prescribe. (d) Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Commission and each bid shall include, but not be limited to, four counterparts of the form of Lease or contract of purchase and sale, each fully executed and completed by the bidder, and a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the Commission. The form of Lease or con tract of purchase and sale submitted by such bidder shall constitute an irrevocable offer to lease or purchase by such bidder. The Com mission shall have the right to reject any or all offers and bidders and the right to waive formalities in bidding. All bids shall be opened and read aloud in public on the date and at the time and place specified in the invitation for bids. Within thirty (30) calendar days of said opening the Commission shall formally determine which offer and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the State and shall thereupon notify the said bidder of said determina tion by properly addressing such notification to the said bidder and with adequate postage affixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. As of the time of such determination, all offers other than the one determined by the Commission to be most advantageous to the State shall be considered rejected. The Commission shall likewise notify all such other bidders of said determination by properly addressing such notification to the said bidders and with TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2819 adequate postage affixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. (e) The Commission shall then prepare a form of Resolution to which shall be attached and made a part thereof one of the afore mentioned counterparts of either the form of Lease or contract of purchase and sale, whichever is applicable. Said form of Resolution shall then be introduced in the General Assembly in either the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly. Such Resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, go through the same processes and procedures as a bill. (f) If either the House of Representatives or the Senate shall fail to adopt (pass) the aforesaid Resolution during such regular session by a constitutional majority vote in each chamber, then the said offer shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly. (g) If the aforesaid Resolution is adopted (passed) during such regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but is vetoed by the Gov ernor, then the said offer shall be considered rejected by the Gov ernor. (h) If the aforesaid Resolution is adopted (passed) during such regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is not vetoed by the Governor, then, whenever in the judgment of the Chairman of the Commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the afore said Resolution, if any there be, have been performed and satisfied and a purchase and sale is involved, the Chairman of the Commis sion, in his capacity as Governor of the State, shall execute and deliver to the purchaser one of the said counterparts of the contract of purchase and sale for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, and thereupon both parties thereto shall be bound thereby. The Governor's signature shall be attested by the Secretary of the Commission in his capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall also affix the great seal of the State to the contract of purchase and sale. Whenever in the judgment of the Chairman of the Commission all of the terms and conditions of the executed con tract of purchase and sale, or all of the precedent terms and con ditions of the Lease, have been performed and satisfied, the Chair man of the Commission, in his capacity as Governor of the State, shall execute and deliver to the purchaser or lessee the deed or one of the said counterparts of the Lease for and on behalf of and in the name of the State. The Governor's signature shall be attested by the Secretary of the Commission in his capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall also affix the great seal of the State to the deed or Lease. 2820 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 91-107a. Interesse termini limited. The Commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any Lease the terms and conditions of which pro vide that: (1) the lessee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five (5) calendar years from the com mencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the Lease is submitted for consideration; or (2) the term (duration) of the Lease will not commence within a period of five (5) calendar years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the Lease is submitted for consideration. Section 91-108a. Rental Agreements. The Commission is here by empowered to negotiate, prepare, execute and deliver, without necessity of prior public competitive bidding, Rental Agreements whereby the Property is rented to a Person or Persons for a length of time of less than five (5) calendar years, subject to the following: (1) the consideration to the State for such Rental Agreements shall be the current fair market value of the usufruct in the Property being rented as determined in at least one appraisal made for the Commission by a Person employed or retained by the Commission, which Person shall have knowledge of property values in the area where the Property being rented is located; and (2) the same Prop erty shall not be the subject matter of more than one (1) such Rental Agreement to the same Person or Persons. Section 91-109a. Revocable License Agreements. (a) The Commission is hereby empowered to negotiate, prepare, execute and issue, without necessity of prior public competitive bid ding, a revocable license, subject to the following: (1) if not there tofore revoked, each revocable license shall expire on the twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary of the date of the Revocable License Agreement by which said revocable license is issued; and (2) each issuance of a revocable license shall be made for a monetary consideration which shall be determined by the licensor. (b) The provisions of this section 91-109a of this Code Chapter shall not be construed or interpreted as amending, conflicting with or superseding any or all of the provisions of Code of Georgia sec tion 104-205 relating to the construction of telegraph or telephone lines. Section 91-110a. Authority of the Commission to: issue pro specting permits; prepare and award Mineral Development Agree ments; and grant preference rights to discovering prospectors. (a) To further the development of mineral resources in the State, the Commission is authorized to enter into, without necessity of prior public competitive bidding, written prospecting agreements (hereinafter referred to as 'prospecting permit') with any Person whereby such Person is permitted to prospect any State owned lands for indications of mineral resources. Application for a prospecting TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2821 permit shall be made in writing to the Commission and shall be accompanied by a separate written disclosure of any other prospect ing permit(s) issued by the Commission to the applicant, which dis closure shall identify and describe the State owned lands subject to said other prospecting permit (s). (b) Should any prospector, pursuant to such prospecting per mit, discover a mineral resource located in, under or upon any State owned lands, which mineral resource, if capable of being produced in commerical quantities, would constitute a valuable min eral resource, such prospector shall submit to the Commission an affidavit reporting the details of such discovery within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of said discovery. Such prospector shall refrain and is hereby prohibited from severing any minerals in commercial quantities from the State owned lands described in the permit pursuant to which such discovery has been made until such prospector shall have entered into and become a party to a Mineral Development Agreement (hereinafter sometimes referred to as 'Agreement') with the State, whereby such prospector is permitted to enter upon the State owned lands described in said Agreement and to produce and appropriate from said lands the minerals described in said Agreement. As consideration for the discovery of any such valuable mineral resource and to further the development thereof, such discovering prospector shall be granted a preference right in the award of a Mineral Development Agree ment should the Commission find it in the best interests of the State to offer such Agreement with respect to any of the State owned lands in, under or upon which such newly discovered mineral resource is located. (c) Upon receipt of such written affidavit of discovery by a discovering prospector or upon its own initiative, the Commission may make or cause to be made such inspection, including geological and geophysical investigation, or any State owned lands as it may deem necessary to confirm or establish the existence and value of any mineral resource located in, under or upon any State owned lands. (d) Should the Commission determine that a valuable or poten tially valuable mineral resource is located in, under or upon any State owned lands, the Commission is authorized to offer for public competitive bid, and to enter into, a written Mineral Development Agreement with any Person, upon such terms and conditions and permitting such operations as the Commission shall determine to be in the best interests of the State, which terms and conditions may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) the exclusive right to enter upon the State owned lands described in said Agreement for the purpose of drilling for, dredging and mining of such minerals as are described in said Agreement; (2) the exclusive right to produce and appropriate any and all of said minerals subject to such royalty provisions as the Commission may prescribe; (31 ) the right to sell, or otherwise dispose of, for the account of such Person, any and all of the minerals so produced and appropriated; (4) the right to use such minerals and water located in, under or upon the 2822 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, said State owned lands in such quantities as are necessary in con ducting the authorized operations thereon and in treating to make marketable the products therefrom; (5) the right to construct and use on the State owned lands the facilities necessary for the transportation and storage of the minerals produced from said State owned lands; (6) the right to construct and use upon the State owned lands such canals and roads as are necessary in conducting the operations authorized by such Agreement; and (7) the right to remove from the State owned lands any property placed thereon by any party to such Agreement. (e) Should any Person, including a discovering prospector, desire to enter into a Mineral Development Agreement with the State for the purpose of producing1 and appropriating minerals from any State owned lands pursuant to the provisions of this section 91llOa of this Code Chapter, application therefor may be made to the Commission. The application shall include a description of the State owned lands from which the applicant seeks to produce and appropriate any minerals, said description to be of such accuracy and detail and to be accompanied by such other information as the Commission shall require, and shall further include a certified or cashier's check in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) which shall be deposited with the Commission as evidence of the good faith of the applicant, which sum shall be returned to an ap plicant who shall fail to be awarded such an Agreement. (f) Upon receipt of an application for a Mineral Development Agreement, the Commission shall make or cause to be made such in spections, including geological and geophysical investigation, of the State owned lands with respect to which a Mineral Development Agreement is sought as the Commission may deem necessary. In the event that the Commission determines it to be in the best interests of the State, the Commission may offer a Mineral Development Agreement for the purpose of producing and appropriating any and all minerals from all or any portion of the State owned lands de scribed in said application. Any such Agreement offered pursuant to such application shall be offered for public competitive bidding pursuant to the procedures outlined in this section 91-110a of this Code Chapter; provided that where the Commission, pursuant to the authority hereinabove granted, shall determine it to be in the best interests of the State to offer a Mineral Development Agree ment for public competitive bidding, the same may be offered by the Commission upon its own initiative and without necessity of prior application by any Person for such Agreement. (g) The Commission shall cause to be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in (1) the legal organ and in an other newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties wherein is located the State owned lands proposed to be subject to such Agreement and (2) the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia, an advertisement of an invitation for bids setting forth therein a description of the land proposed to be subject to such Agreement and the minerals to be produced and appropriated thereunder, the date, time and place when and where the bids for such Agreement shall TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2823 be received and such other information as the Commission may deem necessary. Prior to advertising, the Commission shall prepare a proposed form of Mineral Development Agreement and appropriate bidding instructions both of which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such conditions as the Commission may prescribe. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Commission. Each bid shall include, but not be limited to, two counterparts of the form of the Mineral Development Agreement, each fully executed and completed by the bidder and a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the Commission. The form of Mineral Development Agreement submitted by each bidder shall constitute an irrevocable offer to perform and satisfy the terms and conditions of said Mineral Development Agreement. The Commission shall have the right to reject any and all offers and bidders including, but not limited to, the offer of a discovering prospector, and the right to waive formalities in bidding. (h) All bids shall be opened and read aloud in public on the date and at the time and place specified in the advertisement of the invitation for bids. Within sixty (60) calendar days of said opening, the Commission shall formally determine which offer and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the State subject to the provisions of subsection 91-110a (i) of this Code Chapter with respect to the preference right to be given a dis covering prospector. The Commission shall thereupon notify, subject to the aforesaid subsection 91-110a(i), the said bidder of said determination by properly addressing notification to the said bidder and with adequate postage affixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. As of the time of such determination by the Commission, all offers and bidders other than the one determined to be most advantageous to the State shall be considered rejected, subject to the provisions of subsection 91-110a(i) of this Code Chap ter. The Commission shall likewise notify, subject to the aforesaid subsection 91-110a(i) of this Code Chapter, all other such bidders of said determination, by properly addressing notification to the said bidders and with adequate postage affixed thereto depositing the same in first class mail. (i) Where there is offered for bid, pursuant to the bidding procedure hereinabove described, a Mineral Development Agreement which includes those minerals and State owned lands described in an affidavit of discovery submitted by a discovering prospector as hereinabove required and the said discovering prospector has sub mitted an offer with respect to such proposed Agreement, the said discovering prospector shall be given the following preference right in the award of such proposed Agreement: after submission of all offers and upon the determination by the Commission of that offer which, in the discretion of the Commission, is most advantageous to the State, the Commission shall, prior to notification of all other bidders, notify the discovering prospector of the said determination by the Commission and shall disclose, to the said discovering pros pector only, the contents of that offer deemed by the Commission to be most advantageous to the State. Whereupon the said discovering prospector shall have the right, within fourteen (14) calendar 2824 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, days from the date of such disclosure by the Commission, to submit a written offer to enter into the Mineral Development Agreement with the State upon the same terms and conditions as those con tained in the most advantageous offer. The Commission shall then accept said offer of the discovering prospector, made pursuant to the preference right granted herein. (j) No State Agency shall produce or appropriate in com mercial quantities any minerals located in, under or upon any State owned lands without the prior written approval of the Commission. The products of such production or appropriation must be utilized on or in connection with projects of the producing or appropriating State Agency. (k) No Mineral Development Agreement covering oil and/or gas shall be entered into for a term (duration) to exceed twenty-five (25) calendar years. If production in paying quantities shall not be obtained for at least one (1) of the first seven (7) calendar years, the Mineral Development Agreement shall terminate. Con sideration for any such oil and/or gas Agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the payment and delivery to the State of a royalty of (1) not less than one-eighth part of the gross production of oil and/or gas, or (2) the fair market value of said royalty interest, as the Commission may elect. Any such oil and/or gas Min eral Development Agreement shall contain a provision requiring- the drilling of such well or wells and the taking of such other measures as may be necessary, in the determination of the Commission, to off-set any well or wells located on adjoining non-State owned lands. Any such oil and/or gas Mineral Development Agreement shall contain a further provision that a failure faithfully to develop such oil and/or gas to as full an extent as oil and/or gas, as applicable, is being developed on other lands within the same general locale shall cause a termination of said Agreement. (1) Any Mineral Development Agreement concerning minerals other than oil and/or gas, entered into pursuant to the provisions of this section 91-110a of this Code Chapter, shall terminate upon the exipration of three (3) calendar years from the date of said Agreement if production of the minerals described in said Agree ment shall not have been commenced within the said three (3) year period. (m) Any proposed Mineral Development Agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Natural Resources prior to the advertising by the Commission of an invita tion for bids on such proposed Agreement. All operations authorized by and undertaken pursuant to such Agreement shall be per formed in accordance with all such safety and environmental re quirements as are now or may hereafter be prescribed by State and Federal law and regulation. Section 91-llla. Power of eminent domain; form to be taken in the exercise of the power of eminent domain. The Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, is hereby TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2825 empowered to take or damage by condemnation, for the public pur poses of the State, the property of any Person upon first paying or tendering just and adequate compensation to such Person. Such power of eminent domain shall be cumulative of any other power of eminent domain provided by law. Condemnation proceedings by the Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, shall take the form provided in Part II of Title 36 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended, or the form provided in Chapter 36-11 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended. The power of con demnation and eminent domain authorized by this section 91-llla of this Code Chapter shall neither supersede nor abridge the powers of condemnation and eminent domain given severally to the De partment of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the Uni versity System of Georgia. Section 91-112a. Acquisitions. (a) Effective July 1, 1975, except for acquisitions by the De partment of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the Uni versity System of Georgia, all acquisitions shall be made by the Commission. Prior to such date, all such acquisitions must be ap proved by the Commission. (b) Except as otherwise provided above in subsection 91-112a (a) of this Code Chapter, the Commission shall act as the sole agent of the State and all State Agencies in all acquisitions. As such agent, the duties of the Commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) determining, based on (i) the avail ability of suitable real property already owned by, leased by, rented by, contracted for, or title to which is vested in, the State, (ii) an appraisal and an examination of title status, where applicable and (iii) other factors deemed relevant by the Commission, whether it is in the best interests of the State to make any acquisition; (2) conducting and handling all phases of the transaction (s) whereby the State acquires or becomes obligated to acquire real property; and (3) executing and exercising all contracts of purchase and sale, purchase options, Leases, Rental Agreements and other instru ments by which the State acquires or becomes obligated to acquire real property. (c) The Commission may establish (and may amend when the Commission deems it necessary) procedures for the handling by the Commission of all acquisitions, (d) The State Agency for whose use an acquisition is made shall provide all monies necessary for such acquisition including, but not limited to, the payment of the cost of appraisals and surveys when the same are performed by other than employees of the State. (e) All acquisitions made under the authority of this section 91-112a and this Code Chapter shall be made in the name of the 'State of Georgia'. The instrument effecting an acquisition shall have written in the upper right-hand corner of the initial page thereof the State Agency for whose use such acquisition is made. 2826 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 91-112a.l. Exclusion from Georgia real estate transfer tax. The provisions of the Act entitled 'Tax On Tranfser Of Real Property' approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 788), as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended, shall not apply to any deeds, instruments or other writings effecting conveyances of real property to the State, State Agencies or State Authorities. Section 91-112a.2. Dispositions. (a) All dispositions shall be made only upon the written ap proval of the Commission. (b) It is not the intention of the General Assembly, in enacting the above subsection (a) of this section 91-112a.2 of this Code Chap ter, to: (1) vest any power in any State Agency to dispose of real property where such power is not already provided by law; (2) expand any power in any State Agency to dispose of real property now provided by law; or (3) otherwise restrict the inherent power of any State Agency to issue, in its own name, a revocable license which conforms to subsections 91-102a(g) and (h) and 91-109a(a) (1) and (2) of this Code Chapter. Section 91-112a.3. Inventory. (a) The Executive Reorganization Act Of 1972, Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015, 1038, transferred from the Secretary of State to the De partment of Administrative Services all the functions, powers and duties of the Secretary of State, provided for in Code Chapter 914A, Ga. Laws 1970, p. 672, relating to the inventory of real property and requirements relating to the acquisitions or dispositions of real property, except the function of filing and retaining convey ances and plats. (b) Effective July 1, 1975, all the functions, powers and duties so transferred from the Secretary of State to the Department of Administrative Services as detailed above in subsection 91-112a.3(a) of this Code Chapter are hereby transferred from the Department of Administrative Services to the Commission. (c) With the exception of the inventory of the Department of Transportation, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Commission is hereby empowered and directed to thoroughly review and analyze the inventory (required by Code Chapter 91-4A, Ga. Laws 1970, p. 672) of each State Agency and State Authority and to take, in regard to said inventory, whatever action the Commission, in its discretion, may deem necessary and proper to assure itself that the said inventory is complete, correct and current. (d) In the performance of the duty outlined above in sub section 91-112a.3(c) of this Code Chapter, the Commission is direc ted to complete its review and analysis of the inventory of the State Agencies and the Georgia Building Authority prior to initiating its review and analysis of the inventory of the other State Authorities. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2827 (e) To assist the Commission in the performance and comple tion of the directive set forth above in subsection (c) of this section 91-112a.3 of this Code Chapter, each State Agency and State Au thority is hereby directed to provide and/or perform gratuitously whatever assistance or service the Commission may request of said State Agency and State Authority. (f) In order for the Commission properly to administer the said inventory of real property and in order to provide a method by which the use of State owned real property may be transferred from one State Agency to another, the commission is hereby empowered to recommend to the Governor such transfers. The Governor, acting upon such recommendation of the Commission or upon his own initiative, is hereby authorized to execute Executive Orders trans ferring the use of any State owned real property from one State Agency to another. Such a transfer by the Governor by an Executive Order is not either an acquisition or a disposition as these two words are defined in subsection 91-102a(i) and (q) of this Code Chapter nor shall the State owned real property transferred by any such Executive Order be subject to disposition (including dis position by the Department of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia) by the transferee State Agency to any Person. Upon execution of any such Executive Order a copy of the same shall be furnished to the Commission. (g) In order for the Commission properly to administer the said inventory of real property and in order to clarify, simplify and consolidate the various names in which the record title of State owned real property is vested, the Governor, upon recommendation of the Commission, is authorized to execute Executive Orders to designate, clarify or change the status of the record title of any State owned real property to either the 'State of Georgia', 'Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia' or 'Department of Transportation'. A copy of any such Executive Orders shall be ligible for insertion in the deed records of the clerk of the superior court of the county(ies) in which such State owned real property is located and shall be a conclusive designation of the status of the record title to the State owned real property which is the subject matter of such Executive Order. Two copies of such Executive Order shall be furnished to the Commission immediately upon its execu tion by the Governor and the Commission shall insure that one copy of such Executive Order is properly recorded in the said inventory and the other copy of such Executive Order is recorded in the deed records of the clerk of the superior court of the county(ies) in which such State owned real property is located. (h) Record title to all real property used by the 'Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia' or the 'Department of Transportation' shall be held in their respective names. Record title to all other State owned real property shall be held in the name of the 'State of Georgia'. Section 91-113a. Technical assistance. All State Agencies are hereby requested and directed to provide gratuitously such technical 2828 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, assistance and services as shall be requested and needed by the Commission in the exercise and discharge of its powers and duties under this Code Chapter. Section 91-114a. Lessee of the Western and Atlantic Railroad subject to regulation by Georgia Public Service Commission. The railroad operation by the lessee of the Western and Atlantic Rail road shall be subject to the regulation of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Section 91-115a. Personnel; merit and retirement systems. (a) The Commission is hereby authorized to employ an Execu tive Director and such other employees as may be necessary to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Commission. The Executive Director and all other employees of the Commission are hereby placed under the State Merit System of Personnel Ad ministration and shall be subject to the laws and rules and regula tions relative to said System. (b) The Executive Director and all other employees of the Commission shall be members of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia. All rights, credits and funds in such Retirement System which are possessed by any person at the time of employment with the Commission are hereby continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such person shall not lose any rights, credits or funds to which such person may be entitled prior to being employed by the Commission. Section 91-116a. Records; public inspection. The Commission shall cause all of its records including, but not limited to, inven tories, minutes or transcripts, reports, studies, forms of instruments, bidding papers, notices, advertisements, invitations for bids, bids, executed instruments and correspondence, to be permanently kept, preserved and maintained. Such records shall be open to public inspection and may be inspected by any citizen of the State during usual business hours unless the same are being used by the Com mission, or by its employees, in the discharge of its or their duties in reference thereto, provided, however, that affidavits of discovery required by section 91-110a of this Code Chapter shall not be open to public inspection until such time as a Mineral Development Agree ment with respect to the discovery site and minerals described in such affidavit shall have been awarded pursuant to the provisions of section 91-1 lOa of this Code Chapter or, should no Mineral Develop ment Agreement be awarded with respect to such site and minerals, then soich affidavit shall remain confidential for a period not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year from the date of such affidavit. Section 91-117a. Adoption of rules and regulations. The Com mission is hereby authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate in exercising its powers and discharging its duties under this Code Chapter. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2829 Section 91-118a. Not subject to Administrative Procedure Act. The Commission shall not be subject to the provisions of the Act known as the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act', approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended. Section 91-119a. Liberal construction of this Code Chapter. This Code Chapter shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the Code Chapter. Section 91-120a. Specific repealer. The following Acts, portions of Acts and Code Chapters and all amendments to any thereof are hereby specifically repealed: (a) An Act creating a Mineral Leasing Commission, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 352), as amended by an Act ap proved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 270), and by an Act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 590); (b) Code Chapter 36-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the 'State Properties Acquisition Law', approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 396), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 426) ; (c) Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the 'State Properties Control Code', approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 146), as amended by an Act approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 249), and by an Act approved April 15, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 663'), and by an Act approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 455), and.by an Act approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 713), and by an Act approved April 7, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 578), and by Act approved March 27, 1972; (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 429), and by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857) entitled 'STATE PROPERTIES CODE EN ACTED', and by an Act approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1035), and by an Act approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1040) ; and (d) Effective July 1, 1975, item D of Section 2 of an Act ap proved March 29, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 503, 506), entitled Su pervisor Of Purchases, which item D reads 'To rent or lease all grounds, buildings, offices, or other space required by any depart ment, institution or agency of the State government: Provided, this shall not include temporary quarters for State Highway field forces or convict camps, or temporary places for storage for road materials'. Section 91-121a. Negation of reviver. This Code Chapter shall in no way be construed to revive any Act, Resolution or Code Chap ter, or any part thereof, heretofore repealed or superseded. Section 91-122a. General repealer. All other laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Code Chapter are hereby repealed." 2830 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 2. All acts heretofore performed for and on behalf of the State of Georgia by the State Properties 'Commission created by Ga. Laws 1973, p. 857 are hereby ratified. Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, such declaration or 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 unconsti tutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly here by 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 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 5. AH laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed, provided, however, that this Act shall not be con strued to repeal any, State environmental or natural resources laws administered or enforced by the Department of Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Division or the Coastal Marshlands Protec tion Committee. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 1, nays 33'; and the com mittee substitute was lost. Senator Brown of the 47th offered the following substitute to HB 896: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the "State Properties Control Code", approved Feb ruary 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 146), as amended by an Act approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 249), and by an Act approved April 15, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 663), and by an Act approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 455), and by an Act approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 713), and by an Act approved April 7, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 578), and by an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 429), so as to change the name of the Code codified as Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions of certain words and terms used in this Act and Code Chap ter; to provide for section identification references; to create the State Properties Commission; to provide for the number of members, the membership, and the officers of the Commission; to provide for a quorum, voting, meetings, a seal, and bylaws of, by, and for the Commission; to provide powers and duties of the Commission; to provide for public competitive bidding concerning leases and sales of certain State prop erty; to provide for the acceptance or rejection of certain bids and bid- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2831 ders by the General Assembly and/or the Governor; to provide for execution of leases and sales of certain State property; to provide an interesee termini limitation; to authorize the Commission to negotiate, prepare and enter into its own name Rental Agreements and Revocable License Agreements; to provide for exploration of State-owned lands for indication of mineral resources; to authorize the preparation and granting through public competitive bidding of Mineral Leases on State-owned land; to vest in the Commission the power of eminent domain; to provide for the Commission acquiring real property for State agencies; to provide an exception to certain named State agencies of acquiring real property through the Commission; to provide that State agencies render technical assistance and services to the Commis sion ; to provide that the railroad operation by the lessee of the Western and Atlantic Railroad be subject to the regulation of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to authorize the Commission to employ such per sonnel as may be necessary to discharge its duties; to authorize the Commission to promulgate a merit system of employment; to authorize Commission employees to be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to require the Commission to keep records and to make the same subject to public inspection; to authorize the Commission to adopt rules and regulations and to provide that any person violating the same shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide that the Commission is not subject to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to provide for a liberal construction of this Code Chapter; to pro vide for the repeal of certain specific Acts and Code Chapter; to provide that this Act and Code Chapter shall not revive any Act or part there of heretofore repealed or superseded; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, known as the "State Properties Control Code", approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 146), as amended by an Act approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 249), and by an Act approved April 15, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 663), and by an Act approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 455), and by an Act approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 713), and by an Act approved April 7, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 578), and by an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 429), is hereby further amended by striking said Code Chapter 91-1A in its entirety and by substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 91-1A of the Code of Georgia, to be inserted between Chapter 91-1 and Chapter 91-2: of the Code of Geor gia, which shall read as follows: "CODE CHAPTER 91-1A STATE PROPERTIES CODE Section 91-101a. Short title of Code Chapter. This Act and Code Chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the 'State Properties Code'. 2832 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 91-102a. Definitions. When the following words and terms appear in this Code Chapter, they shall have the meaning, usage and inclusion hereafter respectively ascribed to them, unless a different meaning, usage or an exclusion is clearly apparent from the context: (a) The word 'Commission' shall mean the State Properties Commission created by Section 91-104a of this Code Chapter. The Commission: (1) was formerly known as the State Properties Con trol Commission; and (2) is the successor in law to the State Properties Control Commission, State Properties Acquisition Com mission and the Mineral Leasing Commission; (b) The word 'State' shall mean the State of Georgia; (c) The words 'State Agency' or 'State Agencies' shall mean any department, division, bureau, board, commission (including the State Properties Commission created by Section 91-104a of this Code Chapter) or agency within the executive branch of State gov ernment ; (d) The word 'Lease' shall mean a written instrument under the terms and conditions of which one party (Lessor) out of its own estate grants and conveys to another party or parties [Lessee (s) ] an estate for years retaining a reversion in itself after such grant and conveyance; (e) The term 'Rental Agreement' shall mean a written instru ment the terms and conditions of which create the relationship of landlord and tenant. Under such relationship no estate passes out of the landlord and the tenant has only usufruct; (f) The term 'revocable license' shall mean the granting, sub ject to certain terms and conditions contained in a written Rev ocable License Agreement, to a named person or persons [Licensee (s)], and to that person or persons only, of a revocable personal privilege to use a certain described parcel or tract of the property (to be known as the licensed premises) for a named purpose. Re gardless of any and all improvements and investments made, con sideration paid, or expenses and harm incurred or encountered by the Licensee, a revocable license shall not confer upon the Licensee any right, title, interest or estate in the licensed premises, nor shall a revocable license confer upon the Licensee a license coupled with an interest or an easement. A revocable license may be re voked, cancelled or terminated, with or without cause, at any time by the Licensor (Commission) ; (g) The term 'Revocable License Agreement' shall mean a writ ten instrument which embodies a revocable license and which sets forth the names of the parties thereto and the terms and conditions upon which the revocable license is granted; (h) The words 'acquire', 'acquisition', and 'acquiring' shall TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2833 mean the obtaining of real property by any method including, but not limited to, gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, court order, and exchange; (i) The word 'Person' shall mean any: individual; general or limited partnership; joint venture; firm; private, public or public service corporation; association; authority; fiduciary; governmental body, instrumentality or other organization of the State; county of the State; municipal corporation of the State; political subdivision of the State; governmental subdivision of the State; and any other legal entity doing business in the State; (j) The word 'deed' shall mean either a fee simple deed with out warranty or a quitclaim deed; (k) The words 'power', 'empower (ed)', 'authority' and 'au thorized' are a synonym each to the other and when either is used it shall be deemed to include the other the same as if the other had been fully expressed. When the Commission has the power or is empowered, it has the authority and is authorized. The words 'au thorized' and 'may' shall imply discretion and not requirement; (1) The words 'mineral resources' shall include, but not be limited to, sand, sulphur, phosphate, oil and gas; (m) The word 'Property' shall mean: (1) the Western and Atlantic Railroad including all the property associated with the Railroad as of December 26, 1969, unless the same has otherwise been provided for by Act or Resolution of the General Assembly; (2) all the property owned by the State in Tennessee other than that property included in (1) immediately preceding; (3) the State-owned property facing Peachtree, Cain, and Spring Streets in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, upon which the Governor's Mansion once stood and which is now commonly re ferred to and known as the 'Henry Grady Hotel Property' or 'Old Governor's Mansion Site Property'; (4) any State-owned real prop erty the custody and control of which has been transferred to the Commission by Executive Order of the Governor; and (5) any Stateowned real property the custody and control of which has been transferred to the Commission by an Act or Resolution of the Gen eral Assembly without specific instructions as to its disposition; and (n) When the words 'terms and conditions' are used, they shall be deemed to include the following words: stipulations, provisions, agreements and covenants. Section 91-103a. Section identification references. The captions appearing immediately preceding the text of each of the sections of this Code Chapter are for the purpose of convenience only and shall be completely disregarded in construing this Code Chapter and the sections thereof. Section 91-104a. Commission; creation; number of members; members; officers; quorum; voting; meetings; minutes; seal; bylaws. 2834 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (a) There is hereby created within the executive branch of State government a public body which shall be known as the "State Properties Commission" and which shall consist of eleven members and be composed of: the Governor; the Secretary of State; the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Serv ices; the State Auditor; the Attorney General; two citizens ap pointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms ending on April 1st in each odd numbered year; two citizens ap pointed by the Lieutenant Governor for terms ending on April 1st in each odd numbered year; and two citizens appointed by the Governor for terms ending on April 1st in each odd numbered year. The term of office of the appointed members of the Com mission is continued until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The Lieutenant Governor may serve as an appointed citizen member. (b) The Governor shall be the chairman of the Commission, the State Auditor shall be its vice-chairman, and the Secretary of State shall be its secretary. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the Commission shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Commission. With the sole exception of acquisitions of real property which acquisitions shall require seven affirmative votes of the membership of the Commission present and voting at any meeting, the business, powers and duties of the Commission may be transacted, exercised and performed by a majority vote of the Commission members present and voting at a meeting when more than a quorum is present and voting or by a majority vote of a quorum when only a quorum is present and voting at a meet ing. An abstention in voting shall be considered as that member not being present and not voting on the matter on which the vote is taken. No person may be appointed, elected or serve on the Com mission who is a member of the legislative or judicial branch of government. In the event any ex officio member is determined to be in either the legislative or judicial branch of government, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed this Act without such ex officio position on the Commission and would have reduced the quorum and vote required of the Commission on all actions accordingly. (c) Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman, vicechairman or two Commission members whenever necessary to the performance of the duties of the Commission. Minutes or tran scripts shall be kept of all meetings of the Commission and in the minutes or transcripts there shall be kept a record of the vote of each Commission member on all questions, acquisitions, transactions and all other matters coming before the Commission. The secretary shall give, or cause to be given, to each Commission member not less than three days prior written notice of the date, time and place of each meeting of the Commission. (d) The Commission shall adopt a seal for its use, and may adopt bylaws for its internal government and procedures. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2835 (e) Members of the Commission shall receive only their travel ing and other actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as Commission members. Section 91-105a. Powers and duties of the Commission. The Commission, in addition to other powers and duties set forth in other sections of this Code Chapter, shall have the power and duty to: (a) inspect, control, manage, oversee and preserve the Prop erty; (b) maintain at all times a current inventory of the Property; (c) authorize the payment of any tax or assessment legally levied by the State of Tennessee, or any governmental subdivision thereof, upon any part of the Property situated within the State of Tennessee; (d) prepare lease or sale proposals affecting the Property for submission to the General Assembly; (e) subject to the limitations contained in this Code Chapter, determine all of the terms and conditions of each instrument pre pared and/or executed by it; (f) have prepared, in advance of advertising for bids as pro vided for in Section 91-106a of this Code Chapter, a thorough report of such data as will enable the Commission to arrive at a fair valuation of the property involved in such advertisement; and to include within such report at least two written appraisals of the value of such property which appraisals shall be made by a Person or Persons familiar with property values in the area where such property is situated; provided, however, that one of the appraisals shall be made by a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization and provided further, that in the case of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the appraisal (other than the one required to be made by a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organ ization) may be the latest valuation report of the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commis sion; (g) contract with any Person for the preparation of studies or reports as to: (1) the value of such Property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value and insurance value; (2) the proper utilization to be made of such Property; and (3) any other data necessary or desirable to assist the Commission in the execution and performance of its duties; (h) insure the improvements on all or any part of the Prop erty against loss or damage by fire, lightning, tornado or other insurable casualty; and insure the contents of such improvements against any such loss or damage; 2836 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (i) inspect as necessary any of the Property which may be under a Lease, Rental Agreement or Revocable License Agreement in order to determine whether the Property is being kept, preserved, cared for, repaired, maintained, used and operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, Rental Agreement or Revocable License Agreement, and to take such action necessary to correct any violation of the terms and conditions of such Lease, Rental Agreement or Revocable License Agreement; (j) deal with and dispose of any unauthorized encroachment upon, or use or occupancy of, any part of the Property, whether such encroachment, use or occupancy be permissive or adverse, or whether with or without claim of right therefor; to determine whether such encroachment, use or occupancy shall be removed or discontinued, or whether it shall be permitted to continue, and, if so, to what extent and upon what terms and conditions; to adjust, settle and finally dispose of any controversy that may exist or arise with respect to any such encroachment, use or occupancy in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the Commission may deem to be in the best interest of the State; to take such ac tion as the Commission may deem proper and expedient to cause the removal or discontinuance of any such encroachment, use or occupancy; and to institute and prosecute for and on behalf of and in the name of the State such suits and other legal proceedings as the Commission may deem appropriate for the protection of the State's interest in or the assertion of the State's title to such Property; (k) settle, adjust and finally dispose of any claim, dispute or controversy of any kind whatsoever arising out of the terms and conditions, operation or expiration of any Lease of the Property or grant of rights in the Property; (I) negotiate and prepare for submission to the General As sembly amendments to any existing Lease; (m) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary or desirable to inspect, control, manage, over see and preserve the Property; and (n) do all things, and perform all acts, necessary or convenient to carry out the powers and fulfill the duties given to the Commis sion in this Code Chapter. Section 91-106a. Public competitive bidding procedure con cerning leases and sales; acceptance or rejection of bids and bid ders by the General Assembly and/or the Governor; execution of the leases and sales. (a) Any proposal to lease (other than a Lease of mineral resources provided for in Section 91-110a of this Code Chapter) or sell any part of the Property pursuant to the power granted by sub section (d) of Section 91-105a of this Code Chapter shall be initiated TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2837 and carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Section 91106a of this Code Chapter. (b) Any such lease or sale shall be made upon public competi tive bidding and the invitation for bids shall be advertised once a week for four consecutive weeks in (1) the legal organ and in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or counties wherein is situated the Property to be bid upon and (2) the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia. Prior to such advertising, the Commission shall prepare a proposed form of Lease or contract of sale and deed, and appropriate instructions which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such conditions as the Commission may prescribe. (c) Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Com mission and each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the Commission. All bids shall be opened in public on the date and the time and place speci fied in the invitation for bids. The Commission shall formally deter mine and announce which bid and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the State. The Commission shall have the right to reject any or all bids and bidders and the right to waive formalities in bidding. (d) When the Commission formally determines and announces which bid and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the State, the Commission shall then prepare the instrument of Lease or contract of sale and deed, in at least four counterparts, which Lease or contract of sale shall be immediately signed by the prospective lessee or purchaser whose signature shall be witnessed in the manner required by the applicable law for public recording of conveyances of real estate. Such signing shall constitute a bid by the prospective lessee or purchaser and shall not be subject to revocation by the pros pective lessee or purchaser unless it is rejected by the General As sembly or the Governor as hereinafter provided. A Resolution con taining an exact copy of the proposed lease or contract of sale and deed, or to which an exact copy of the proposed lease or contract of sale and deed is attached, shall be introduced in the General As sembly in either the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly. Such Resolu tion, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, go through the same processes and procedures as a bill. (e) If either the House of Representatives or the Senate shall fail to adopt (pass) the aforesaid Resolution during such regular session by a Constitutional majority vote in each House, then the bid shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly. (f) If the aforesaid Resolution is adopted (passed) during such regular session by a Constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but is not approved by the Governor, then the bid shall be considered rejected by the Governor. 2838 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (g) If the aforesaid Resolution is adopted (passed) during such regular session by a Constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is approved by the Governor, the Chairman of the Commission, in his capacity as Governor of the State, shall execute and deliver to the purchaser the contract of sale for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, and thereupon both parties thereto shall be bound thereby. The Governor's signature shall be attested by the Secretary of the Com mission in his capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall also affix the great seal of the State to the contract of sale. Whenever in the judgment of the Chairman of the Commission all of the terms and conditions of the contract of sale, or all of the precedent terms and conditions of the contract of sale, or all of the precedent terms and conditions of the Lease, have been fulfilled and/or complied with, the Chairman of the Commission, in his capacity as Governor of the State, shall execute and deliver to the purchaser or lessee the deed or Lease for and on behalf of and in the name of the State. The Governor's signature shall be attested by the Secretary of the Commission in his capacity as Secretary of State. The Secre tary of State shall also affix the great seal of the State to the deed or Lease. Section 91-107a. Interesse termini limited. The Commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any Lease the provisions of which provide that either: (a) the lessee would not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the Lease is submitted for considera tion; or (b) the term of the Lease will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the Lease is submitted for considera tion. Section 91-108a. Rental Agreements. Notwithstanding any pro visions and requirements of law to the contrary, and particularly notwithstanding the provisions and requirements of Section 91-106a of this Code Chapter, the Commission is hereby authorized to negotiate, prepare and enter into in its own name Rental Agreements whereby a part of the Property is rented, without public competitive bidding, to a Person for a length of time not to exceed one year and for adequate monetary consideration (in no instance to be less than a rate of two hundred fifty dollars per year), which shall be determined by the Commission, and pursuant to such terms and conditions as the Commission shall determine to be in the best inter est of the State. The same Property, or any part thereof, shall not be the subject matter of more than one such Rental Agreement to the same Person unless the Commission shall determine that there are extenuating circumstances present which would make additional one year Rental Agreements beneficial to the State; provided how ever, the same Property, or any part thereof, shall not, after the ef fective date of this Act and Code Chapter, be the subject matter of more than a total of three such one year Rental Agreements to the same Person. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2839 Section 91-109a. Revocable license agreements. (a) Notwithstanding any provisions and requirements of law to the contrary, and particularly notwithstanding the provisions and requirements of Section 91-106a of this Code Chapter, the Com mission is hereby authorized to negotiate, prepare and grant in its own name, without public competitive bidding, a revocable license to any Person to cross through, over or under, or to otherwise en croach upon, any of the Property under the custody and control of the Commission. (b) Any grant of revocable license by the Commission to any Person shall be in writing and shall contain such terms and condi tions as the Commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the State, provided that: (1) each grant of revocable license if not revoked prior to, shall stand revoked, canceled and terminated as of the twenty-fifth an niversary of the date of the Revocable License Agreement; (2) each grant of revocable license shall provide that regard less of any and all improvements and investments made, considera tion paid, or expenses and harm incurred or encountered by the Licensee, the same shall not confer upon the Licensee any right, title, interest or estate in the licensed premises, nor confer upon the Licensee a license couple with an interest or an easement; such grant of a revocable license conferring upon the Licensee, and only the Licensee, a mere personal privilege revocable by the Commission, with or without cause, at any time during the life of the revocable license; (3) each grant of revocable license shall be made for an ade quate monetary consideration (in no instance to be less than two hundred fifty dollars), which shall be determined by the Commis sion; and (4) any grant of revocable license shall be subject to approval by any appropriate State regulatory agency that the proposed use of the licensed Property meets all applicable safety and regulatory standards and requirements. (c) The provisions of this Code Chapter Section 91-109a shall not be construed, or interpreted, as amending, conflicting with, or superseding any or all of the provisions of Code of Georgia Section 104-205, relating to the construction of telegraph or telephone lines. Section 91-110a. Authority of Commission to: enter into a written contract with any Person whereby such Person is permitted to explore State-owned lands for indications of mineral resources; prepare and grant through public competitive bidding Mineral Leases on State-owned land. (a) The Commission for and on behalf of and in the name of the State is authorized to enter into, without the necessity of prior 2840 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, public competitive bidding, a written contract with any Person, whereby such Person is permitted to explore any State-owned lands for indications of mineral resources. (b) The Commission for and on behalf of and in the name of the State is further authorized to lease to any Person the mineral resources located on State-owned lands and to execute, grant and convey to such Person, a Lease upon such terms and conditions and permitting such operations as the Commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the State including, but not limited to: (1) the exclusive right to drill, dredge, and mine on the leased premises for mineral resources and to produce and appropriate any and all of the same therefrom; (2) the right to use, free of charge, mineral resources and water from the leased premises in conducting operations thereon and in treating to make marketable the products therefrom; (3) the right to construct and use of said leased premises tele phone and telegraph facilities, pipelines and other facilities neces sary for the transportation and storage of mineral resources pro duced therefrom; (4) the right to construct and use such canals and roads as are necessary for lessee's operations under the Lease; and (5) the right to remove at any time from the leased premises any property placed thereon by lessee. (c) When any person shall desire to lease any State-owned lands pursuant to the provisions of this Section 91-110a, application therefor shall be made to the Commission in writing. The application shall include an accurate legal description and a plat of survey of the land sought to be leased and such other information as the Commission may require and shall further include a certified check for fifty dollars which shall be deposited with the Commission as evidence of the good faith of the applicant, which sum shall only be returned to an applicant who shall bid for but fail to secure a Lease. (d) Upon receipt of the application, the Commission shall make an inspection of the land sought to be leased and such geophysical and geological surveys thereof as the Commission may deem neces sary. The Commission, after receiving a report as to the nature, character, surroundings and mineral resource value of such land, may offer for lease, through public competitive bidding, all or any portion of the land described in the application. The Commission shall cause to be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in (1) the legal organ and in one or more newspapers of general cir culation in the county or counties wherein is situated the land to be bid upon and (2) the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia, an advertisement of an invitation for bids setting forth therein an TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2841 accurate legal description of the land proposed to be leased, the date, time and place when and where bids therefor will be received and such other information as the Commission may deem necessary. Prior to the advertising, the Commission shall prepare a proposed form of Lease and appropriate instructions which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such conditions as the Commission may prescribe. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the secretary of the Commission and each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the Commission. (e) All bids shall be opened in public on the date and at the time and place specified in the advertisement of the invitation for bids. The Commission shall formally determine and announce which bid and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the State. The Commission shall have the right to reject any or all bids and bidders and the right to waive formalities in bidding. (f) The Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, is hereby authorized to execute, grant and convey a Lease pursuant to the provisions of this Section 91-110a on any State-owned land to any State agency without the necessity of com plying with the public competitive bid procedure hereinabove stated; provided, however, the mineral resources so mined, dredged and removed from the State-owned land must be utilized on projects of the State agency. (g) No oil and gas Lease shall be granted for a term to exceed twenty-five years. If production should not be secured within the first ten years of the lease term, the lease shall terminate. Any oil and gas lease shall be for a consideration of not less than one-eighth of the gross production of oil, or the value of same, that may be pro duced and sold and one-eighth of the gross production of gas, or the value of same, that may be produced and sold off of the leased premises, and ten cents per acre in advance for the first year, and twenty-five cents per acre in advance for the second year, and fifty cents per acre in advance for the third year, and one dollar per acre in .advance for each year thereafter. When production has been secured in commercial quantities and the payment of royalty begins and continues to be paid, the lessee shall be exempt from further annual payments on the acreage. If production should cease and royalty is not paid, the lessee shall, at the end of the lease year in which royalty ceases to be paid, and annually thereafter in advance, pay one dollar per acre so long as the lessee may desire to maintain the rights acquired under the Lease. (h) In the event oil or gas should be produced in commercial quantities in a well within one thousand feet of the premises leased from the State, the State's lessee shall, within sixty days after the initial production in any such well, begin in good faith and prose cute diligently the drilling of an offset well or wells on the premises leased from the State. Such offset wells shall be drilled to such depth and such means shall be used as may be necessary to prevent the undue drainage of oil or gas from beneath the premises leased from the State. A log of each well shall be filed with the Commission and 2842 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, with the Director of the Earth and Water Division of the Depart ment of Natural Resources within thirty days after the well has been completed or abandoned. (i) The development and operation of oil and gas wells on Stateowned lands shall be done, so far as practicable, in such manner as to prevent the pollution of water, destruction of fish, oysters and marine life, and the obstruction of navigation. Section 91-1 Ha. Power of eminent domain; form to be taken in the exercise of the power of eminent domain. The Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State, is hereby empowered to take or damage by condemnation, for the public pur poses of the State, the property of any Person upon first paying or tendering just and adequate compensation to such Person. Such power of eminent domain shall be cumulative of any other power of eminent domain provided by law. Condemnation proceedings by the Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of State, shall take the form provided in Part II of Title 36 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended, or the form provided in Chapter 36-11 of the Code of Georgia, as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended. The power of con demnation and eminent domain authorized by this Section 91-llla shall neither supersede nor abridge the powers of condemnation and eminent domain given severally to the Department of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Section 91-112a. Acquisition of real property by a State agency. (a) Except for all acquisitions of real property by the Depart ment of Transportation and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and except for the Department of Natural Re sources acquiring by gift parcels of real property, not exceeding three acres each, to be used for the construction and operation thereon of boat launching ramps, and except for acquisitions of real property by the Commission resulting from transfers of custody and control of real property to the Commission by Executive Order of the Governor or by Act or Resolution of the General Assembly, all State agencies shall acquire real property through the Commis sion. (b) The Commission is hereby authorized to establish (and amend when the Commission deems it necessary) a procedure to facilitate the handling by the Commission of requests for acquisition of real property. (c) The State agency requesting acquisition of real property shall provide all of the funds necessary to acquire the said real prop erty. Section 91-113a. Technical assistance. The Department of Na tural Resources, the Georgia Public Service Commission and all other State agencies are hereby requested and directed to provide such technical assistance and services as shall be requested and need- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2843 ed by the Commission in the execution and performance of its duties under this Code Chapter. Section 91-114a. Lessee of the Western and Atlantic Railroad subject to regulation by Georgia Public Service Commission. The railroad operation by the lessee of the Western and Atlantic Rail road shall be subject to the regulation of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Section 91-115a. Personnel; merit and retirement systems. (a) The Commission is hereby authorized to employ an Execu tive Director and such other employees, either on a full-time or part-time basis, as may be necessary to discharge the duties of the Commission. (b) The Commission is hereby authorized to promulgate a merit system of employment under which the Executive Director and such other employees shall be selected and promoted on the basis of merit. (c) The Executive Director and all other employees of the Com mission are hereby authorized to be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. All rights, credits and funds in such Retirement System which are possessed by any Person at the time of his or her employment with the Commission are hereby continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such Person shall not lose any rights, credit or funds to which he or she may be entitled prior to being employed by the Commission. Section 91-116a. Records; public inspection. The Commission shall cause all of its records including, but not limited to, minutes or transcripts, reports, studies, forms of instruments, bidding papers, notices, advertisements, invitation for bids, bids, executed instru ments and correspondence, to be permanently kept and maintained. Such records shall be open to public inspection and may be inspected by any citizen of the State during usual business hours unless the same are being used by the Commission, or by its employees, in the performance of its or their duties in reference thereto. Section 91-117a. Adoption of rules and regulations; penalties. (a) The Commission is hereby authorized to adopt, after rea sonable notice and hearing thereon, such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate in exercising its powers and performing its duties under this Code Chapter. Such rules and regulations so adopted by the Commission shall have the same dignity and standing as if their provisions were specifically stated in this Code Chapter. (b) Any Person who violates any rule or regulation adopted by the Commission, or who procures, aids or abets therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be pun ished as for a misdemeanor. 2844 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 91-118a. Not subject to Administrative Procedure Act. The Commission shall not be subject to the provisions of the Act known as the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act', approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 338), as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended. Section 91-119a. Liberal construction of this Code Chapter. This Code Chapter shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the Code Chapter. Section 91-102a. Specific Repealer. The following Acts and Code Chapter are hereby specifically repealed: (a) An Act creating a Mineral Leasing Commission, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 352), as amended by an Act approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 270), and by an Act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 590) ; and (b) Code Chapter 36-1A of the Code of Georgia known as the 'State Properties Acquisition Law', approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 396), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 426). Section 91-121a. Negation of revivor. This Act and Code Chap ter shall in no way be construed to revive any Act or Code Chapter, or any part thereof, heretofore repealed or superseded. Section 91-122a.. General repealer. All other laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act and Code Chapter are hereby repealed." Section 2. This Act and Code Chapter shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas 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 by substitute. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Doss Eldridge Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2845 McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Button Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Barker Bond Dean of 31st Duncan Pincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins Langford Pearce Russell Stephens Summers Tate Timmons Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 1. 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 House amendments thereto: SB 169. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Hudson of the 35th: A bill to amend Code Section 26-2101, relating to distributing obscene materials, as amended, by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 344), so as to change the provisions relative to obscene materials; to provide that certain devices shall be obscene; to provide for certain affirmative defenses. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 169 on Page 3 line 26, by striking the letter "(F)" And making the said "Subsection (F)" into "Section 2". And renumber said Section 2 and Section 3 accordingly. 2846 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 169 by adding at the end of Section 3. "If this act is found unconstitutional, it is the intention of the General Asembly that the status of the law effected by its pro visions shall be the same as if this Act never became law." Amendment No. 3: Amend SB 169 by striking the word "man" on line 4, page 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "person". Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the House amendments to SB 169 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 169 were agreed to. The following bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and em ployees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The House amendment was as follows: Amend the Senate Amendment to HB 247 by adding at the end thereof the following: 1. By inserting in the title before the words "to repeal conflicting laws", the following: "to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, ex penses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor;". TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2847 2. By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3. 3. By adding a new Section to be known as Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from said Section, the following: 'The State Auditor shall be paid a salary of $6,000 per annum, payable monthly, and shall also be paid his actual traveling expenses while actually engaged in the performance of his official duties, to be proved by his sworn itemized statement and approved by the Governor: Provided that the salary of the State Auditor shall be increased by the amount of $1,000 for each five years of continuous service as an employee or official in the State Department of Audits up to and including 20 years.', and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 'Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Travel ing expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law.', so that when so amended Code Section 40-1802 shall read as follows: '40-1&02. Salary, expenses, duties, and bond of State Auditor. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Traveling expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law. The State Auditor shall devote his entire time to the performance of the duties of his office, and shall give bond to be filed with and approved by the Comptroller General, in the sum of $10,000, payable to the Governor and his successors in office, conditioned that he shall truly and faithfully perform the duties of his office and shall account for all public funds coming into his hands or under his control, the premium on which bond shall be paid by the State.' " Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 247 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 247 was disagreed to. SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date. 2848 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 100 by substituting the figure "$28,500.00" for the figure "$26,200.00" in line 10 on Page 1. Senator Stephens of the 36th moved that the House amendment to SB 100 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 100 was disagreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 754. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the 'Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate amendments to HB 754 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendments to HB 754 were adhered to. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Riley of the 1st, Eldridge of the 7th and Garrard of the 37th. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Second Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd and Castleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2849 The Second Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 17 -has met and submits the following recommendation: 1. That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions. 2. That the Senate Substitute to HB 17 as amended by the attached amendment be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Sam W. Doss, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/ Terrell A. Starr Senator, 44th District /s/ George T. Warren, II Senator, 43rd District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ J. Crawford Ware Representative 68th District /s/ John W. Greer Representative, 43rd District /s/ Joe T. Wood Representative, 9th District The Senate Substitute to House Bill 17 is hereby amended as follows: By renumbering Sections 5, 6 and 7 as Sections 6, 7 and 8, respec tively. By adding a new Section 5, to read as follows: "Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding a new sub section (c) at the end of Section 6, to read as follows: '(c) In addition to all other penalties provided for herein in the event that an insurer fails or refuses to pay a person the bene fits which such person is entitled to under this Act within sixty (60) days after proper proof of loss has been filed, the person may bring an action to recover such benefits, and if the insurer fails to prove that its failure or refusal to pay such benefits was in good faith, the insurer shall be subject to punitive damages.' ", and By adding at the end of line 12 of Page 7 the following: "at least monthly". On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2850 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Brantley Dean of 31st Garrard Hudgins Russell Tate On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the Second Conference Committee Report on HB 17 was adopted. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 338. By Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Reynolds of the 48th. A bill to revise, classify, consolidate, and modernize present laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating thereto. The Committee on Transportation offered the following amendment: Amend HB 338 by striking in its entirety Section 68B-215(c) thereof and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "(c) The Department shall upon the request of a driver made in a manner to be prescribed by the Department furnish to such driver or other person designated by such driver a certified abstract of that driver's operating record. The abstract shall include an enumeration of any accidents in which the driver has been involved, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2851 convictions, information pertaining to financial responsibility, and any other information the Department may consider pertinent. The Department shall prescribe a fee for furnishing such abstract, such fee not to exceed ten dollars, such fee to cover the costs of administering this Section. Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this Section, any person who knowingly submits a request for an abstract of a driving record other than one to which he is entitled pursuant to this Section and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department pursuant hereto shall be punished upon conviction by not more than 12 months imprisonment or a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or both.", and By striking from line 14 of subsection 68B-306(c) the word "here inafter" and substituting therefor the word "hereafter". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the com mittee amendment was adopted. Senator Robinson of the 27th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 338 by inserting, preceding the word "In" on line 4 of Page 14, the following: "(a)". By inserting, at the end of the material quoted as Section 68B-212 between lines 10 and 11 of Page 14 the following: " (b) The Department of Public Safety and the officers in charge of State Patrol stations shall issue a temporary driver's license to each individual who has lost by misplacement, and not by revocation or suspension, his instruction permit or driver's license and who has made application under oath on a form furnished by the Department which states that the applicant presently has a valid license which has been lost or misplaced. (c) Any person who falsely swears or falsely makes the oath provided for in subsection (b) shall be punished as for a mis demeanor. (d) Any temporary license issued pursuant to this Section shall be valid for 15 days, but the same may be renewed in the event the applicant's duplicate license has not been received within such time." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted. Senator Hudgins of the 15th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 338 by striking subsection (a) of quoted Code Section 68B-218 of Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows: 2852 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "(a) Except as specifically provided in this Title, no part of this Title shall be interpreted as affecting the rights and privileges of a person holding a veteran's or honorary license, and nothing herein shall be construed so as to authorize the Department to im pose any charge or fee of any type whatsoever for the issuance or renewal of a veteran's or honorary license. Provided, however, the Department may issue regulations on types and classes of vehicles which may be operated by the holder of such license." By striking paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of quoted Code Section 68B-218 of Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) of subsection (c), to read as follows: "(1) Veterans who were residents of the State of Georgia at the time of enlistment or commissioning and who are residents of Georgia at the time of application for the license and veterans who have been residents of the State of Georgia for at least five years immediately preceding the date of application for the license and who were discharged or separated under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, or on active duty in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, during wartime or any conflict when personnel were committed by the President of the United States, except for periodic transfer from reserve status to active duty status for training purposes; or". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2853 Voting in the negative was Senator Hill. Those not voting were Senators: Bond Dean of 31st Duncan Hudgins Russell Tate Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1. 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 House action thereto: SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House amendments to SB 285 and that a Conference Committee be ap pointed. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its disagreement to the House amendments to SB 285. The President appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Langford of the 51st, Banks of the 17th and Robinson of the 27th. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to repeal an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973. 2854 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Broun of the 46th moved that the Senate amendments to HB 1 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to HB 1 were insisted upon. Senator Starr of the 44th resumed the Chair. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Warren of the 43rd. A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard. The Committee on Transportation offered the following amendment: Amend HB 908 by striking on Page 1, line 18, the word ."two" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twelve", and By striking on Page 2, line 17, the word "two" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "twelve". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the com mittee 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2855 Coverdell Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Bond Dean of 31st Duncan Russell Starr (presiding) Tate Tysinger Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 939. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th. A bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to make it unlawful for any person who is required to have on his person any license issued under the provisions of said Act to refuse to allow the inspection of such license by Conservation Rangers of the Department of Natural Resources. Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 939 by adding on line 13, Page 2, a new Section 3 as follows: "Section 3. Nothing contained within this act or the laws of this State relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 483), as amended, shall apply to any county of this State having a population of not less than 170,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any such future census."; and change Section 31 to Section 4, and Section 4 to Section 5. 2856 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bell Hudgins McDowell Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Cover dell Dean of 6th Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 2,6th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bond Dean of 31st Duncan Holley Robinson Russell Starr (presiding) Sutton Tate Tysinger Young On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 3, nays 41, and the amend ment 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2857 Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bond Brantley Duncan Starr (presiding) Tate Young On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1165. By Representatives Cooper, Howard, Wilson of the 19th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senators Thompson of the 32nd and Barnes of the 33rd. A bill to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation of the full-time court reporters. Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Brantley of the 56th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1165 by adding in the title on line 5 of Page 1, im mediately preceding the phrase "to provide an effective date", the fol lowing: "to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 184), as amended, so as to require the payment of certain retirement pension or benefit con tributions the Judges of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit are required to pay;". By renumbering Section 2 and Section 3 as Section 3 and Section 4 and adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. An Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 184), as amended, is hereby amended by inserting, following Section 4B, a new Section 4C to read as follows: 2858 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 'Section 4C. The governing authority of Cobb County shall pay any retirement pension or benefit contribution of each Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit as such is required to pay under any general law of the State of Georgia.' " On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas 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, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Those not voting were Senators: Bond Duncan Foster Garrard Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Timmons Traylor . Turner Tysinger Warren Young Starr (presiding) Thompson On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The President resumed the Chair. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2859 SB 141. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, Howard of the 42nd and others: A bill to amend the "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974, so as to change the short title of said Act; to change certain definitions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of all expenditures. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend the "Campaign Financing Dis closure Act", approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), so as to change the short title of said Act; to provide for a declaration of policy and intent; to provide for coverage of all Constitutional Judicial Of ficers and District Attorneys; to provide for coverage of certain county and municipal elected officials by said Act; to change certain defini tions; to provide for additional definitions; to provide for the reporting of certain expenditures and certain contributions; to provide for sup plemental campaign financing disclosure reports; to provide for limita tions on the amounts candidates for certain elective offices may expend in furtherance of their political campaigns; to provide for reports by contributors; to provide for definitions; to provide for the return of excess contributions; to provide for the beginning dates on such expendi tures ; to prohibit contributions by certain corporations; to create a State Ethics Commission; to provide for the composition and appointment of members and their terms of office, powers, duties, compensation, expenses and qualifications; to provide for an executive secretary and additional staff for the Commission, and their powers, duties, authority, compensa tion and expenses; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for subpoenas; to provide for forms; to provide for the preparation and publication of manuals; to provide for the filing of information; to provide for the preparation and publication of summaries and reports; to provide for investigations and the practices and procedures connected with such investigations; to provide for advisory opinions; to provide for orders; to provide that the Secretary of State shall provide certain services to the Commission; to change certain penalties for violations of the Act; to provide for other matters relative to 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. The "Campaign Financing Disclosure Act", approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 155), is hereby amended by striking Section 1, which reads as follows: "Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as and may be cited as the 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Act'.", 2860 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows: "Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as and may be cited as the 'Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act'." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. Policy and Intent Declared. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Georgia in furtherance of its respon sibility to protect the integrity of the democratic process and to insure fair elections for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Gover nor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller General, Commissioner of Agriculture, State School Superintendent, Com missioner of Labor and Public Service Commissioners, District At torneys, members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, all Constitutional Judicial Officers, and all county and municipal elected officials; to institute and establish a require ment of public disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures relative to the seeking of such offices." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection (c) of Section 3 and inserting at the end of such subsection the following: ", but the term specifically shall not include the value of per sonal services performed by persons who serve without compensation from any source and on a voluntary basis. 'Contribution' shall in clude retainer fees, fees or compensation paid to public relation con sultants who are candidates for office or any other form of payment made to candidates for office or who hold office when such fees and compensation made can be reasonably construed as a campaign contribution designed to encourage or influence the candidate or officeholder to introduce legislation which enriches the person, com pany, corporation or other entity which made, the contribution. Introduction of such enriching legislation by the candidate sub sequent to his election to office shall be prima facie evidence that the fee, compensation or retainer fee was a campaign contribution under the meaning of this Act.", so that when so amended, subsection (c) of Section 3' shall read as follows: "(c) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, loan, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money or anything of value conveyed or transferred for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of any person for the offices provided for in Section 2., but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve without compensa tion from any source and on a voluntary basis. 'Contribution' shall include retainer fees, fees or any other form of payment made to TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2861 candidates for office or who hold office when such fees and com pensation made can be reasonably construed as a campaign contri bution designed to encourage or influence the candidate or office holder to introduce legislation which enriches the person, company, corporation or other entity which made the contribution. Introduc tion of such enriching legislation by the candidate subsequent to his election to office shall be prima facie evidence that the fee, com pensation or retainer fee was a campaign contribution under the meaning of this Act." Section 3A. Said Act is further amended by striking the period at the end of subsection (d) of Section 3 and inserting at the end of such subsection the following: ", but the term specifically shall not include the value of per sonal services performed by persons who serve without compensation from any source and on a voluntary basis.", so that when so amended, subsection (d) of Section 3 shall read as follows: "(d) 'Expenditure' means a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or elec tion of any person for the offices provided for in Section 2., but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve without compensation from any source and on a voluntary basis." Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (g) of Section 3* in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub section (g) of Section 3, to r.ead as follows: "(g) 'Campaign Financing Disclosure Report' means a written report filed with the Secretary of State by a candidate or the Chair man or treasurer of a campaign committee setting forth all expendi tures and all contributions of $101.00 or more, including contribu tions and expenditures of lesser amounts when the aggregate amount thereof by or to a person is $101.00 or more in the aggregate for the calendar year in which the report is filed." Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking all language following the word "committee" of paragraph (3) of Section 5 and by inserting a period immediately following said word "committee" and by striking from paragraph (4) of Section 5 the following: "exceeding $101", so that when so amended, paragraphs (3) and (4) of Section 5 shall read as follows: "(3) All expenditures made by the candidate or the campaign committee. 2862 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (4) The name and mailing address of every person to whom any expenditure is made and the amount thereof." Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking subsections (a) and (b) of Section 6 in their entirety and by striking the paragraph immediately following subsection (b) in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof new subsections (a) and (b) of Section 6 and a new para graph immedately following subsection (b) to read as follows: "(a) The amount, name and mailing address of any person making a contribution in excess of $101.00 during the 12 months preceding the date on which the report is filed including the pur chase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies and similar fund raising events within said period. (b) The name and mailing address of any person to whom an expenditure is made and the amount of such expenditure. Provided, the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply unless subject to disclosure requirements as to expenditures as set forth in subsection (g) of Section 4. (c) The name and mailing address of any person or persons who cosign a bank note or loan (for political purposes) with said candidate. Such campaign financing disclosure reports shall be filed 45 days and 15 days before the primary election, and 10 days after the primary election. Candidates in a general election campaign shall make such reports 15 days prior to the general election and all candidates shall make a final campaign disclosure report no later than December 31 of the year in which the election occurs. All candi dates shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required re ports. The mailing of said reports by United States Mail with ade quate postage thereon, within the required filing time, shall be prima facie evidence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing such report or statement taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths. After the initial report is filed hereunder, it shall not be necessary in subsequent reports to list contri butions and expenditures which were listed in previous reports. (d) In the event any candidate covered by the provisions of this Act has no opposition (primary or general) and receives no contri butions, regardless of amount, said candidate shall only be required to make the initial and final report as required under the provisions of this Act." Section 7. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 6 a new paragraph to read as follows: "A supplemental Campaign Financing Disclosure Report shall be filed by each person elected to an office covered by this Act, no later than December 31 of each year following the year in which TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2863 the election occurs. If no contribution is received or expenditure made which is required to be reported under this Act between the date of the last Campaign Financing Report filed pursuant to this Act and December 31 of any year, a supplemental Campaign Financ ing Disclosure Report shall not be required by this Act." Section 7A. Any corporate entity or organization which either receives money or spends money, or both, on and for candidates, is sub ject to the disclosure requirements of this Act the same as a candidate. Section 8. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Sec tion 8, a new Section 8A, to read as follows: "Section 8A. (a) Candidates for the following elected offices shall be limited in the total amount each may expend from his personal funds and from contributions made in furtherance of his political campaign, personally and through his campaign com mittee, as follows: (1) Candidates for the office of Governor shall not expend more than $400,000.00 for any primary, $300,000.00 for the general elec tion, and $200,000.00 for each runoff. (2) Candidates for other statewide offices shall not expend more than $175,000.00 for any primary, $125,000.00 for the general election, and $75,000.00 for each runoff. (3) Candidates for the State Senate shall not expend more than $10,000.00 for any primary, $10,000.00 for the general election, and $4,000.00 for each runoff (primary or general). (4) Candidates for the State House of Representatives shall not expend more than $6,000.00 for any primary, $6,000.00 for the general election, and $3,000.0.0 for each runoff (primary or general). (5) In all multi-member or floaterial House District races, candidates shall be allowed to expend sums to exceed the limits set forth in (4) above in an amount not to exceed 50"/r of said limits. (6) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof to the contrary notwithstanding, candidates for the office of Governor or for any other Statewide office who do not hold any Constitutional State or federal office at the time of qualifying may expend, in addition to the amount specified in paragraph (1) or (2) for the primary, an additional amount for the primary only equal to 25% of the amount specified for the primary in paragraph (1) or (2). (b) For the purposes of this Section, 'expend' shall mean the making or incurring of any expenditure. The voluntary services of individuals for which no compensation is sought or paid and the value of such voluntary services shall not be included within the meaning qf 'expenditure', as used in this Section. 2864 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (c) In the event any contribution is made to a candidate or political committee to be used in a candidate's election campaign and such contribution, or any portion thereof, is in excess of the amount permitted to be expended by subsection (a), the amount of such excess contribution shall be returned immediately. The cost of returning such contribution may be deducted from the amount returned. (d) The expenditure limitation for each office as provided in subsection (a) shall be the total amount a candidate may expend in a political campaign for such office, beginning on the first day of January immediately preceding the election in which he is a candidate." Section 9. Said Act is further amended by adding following Sec tion 8A, one new Section to be designated Section 8B, to read as follows: "Section 8B. A person acting on behalf of a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall not make, directly or -indirectly, any contribution to a political cam paign." Section 10. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9, which reads as follows: "Section 9. State Campaign Ethics Commission. There is here by created the State Campaign Ethics Commission consisting of five members. One member shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by resolution of the Senate, and one shall be appointed by resolution of the House of Representatives. The three members thus appointed shall meet, and by majority vote, appoint two other members who shall not be members of the same political party, and one of the five members shall be elected by the commission members to serve as chairman. No person holding public office or employment, and no person formerly holding public office or employment within the past two years, shall be a member of the Commission. All members must be confirmed by the Senate. Terms of members shall be five years, except that, of the initial members, the Governor's appointee shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1975; the first appointee selected by the three commission members shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1976; the second appointee selected by the three commission members shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1977; the appointee of the House of Repre sentatives shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1978; and the appointee of the Senate shall have a term ending the third Monday in February, 1979. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the appointment for which the vacancy exists was made.", in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 9, to read as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2865 "Section 9. State Ethics Commission, (a) There is hereby created the State Ethics Commission. (b) The Commission shall be composed of five members. The initial membership of the Commission shall be appointed as fol lows : one member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State for an initial term of office of one year; one member shall be ap pointed by the Lieutenant Governor for an initial term of office of two years; one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for an initial term of office of three years; and two members, not more than one of whom shall be from the same political party, shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office of four years and five years, respectively. The terms of office of initial members shall commence on May 1, 1975. Members of the Commission shall not serve for more than one term of office. Upon the expiration of a member's term of office, a new member, appointed in the same manner as the member whose term of office expired, shall become a member of the Com mission and shall serve for a term of office of five years and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, a new member shall be ap pointed to the unexpired term of office by the State official who appointed the vacating member. (c) Any person who has qualified to run for office who has held any Federal, State or local public office within a period of 5 years prior to his appointment shall be ineligible to serve as a member of the Commission. The Commission shall elect a chairman, and shall adopt rules and regulations as required by Section 3 (a) of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. All rules of the Commission shall be promulgated in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compen sation, but shall be reimbursed in an amount of $36 per diem for each day or portion thereof spent in serving as members of the Commission. They shall be paid their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in the business of the Commission. (e) The Commission shall have the authority: (1) to employ an executive secretary and such additional staff as the Commission deems necessary to carry out the powers dele gated to the Commission by this Act; (2) to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations as defined in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended; (3) to issue subpoenas to compel any person to appear, give sworn testimony or produce documentary or other evidence; 2866 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (4) to institute and prosecute actions in the superior courts, in its own name, seeking to enjoin or restrain any violation or threatened violation of this Act. (f) The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) to prescribe forms to be used in complying with the pro visions of this Act; (2) to prepare and publish a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of accounting and reporting for use by persons required to file statements and reports by this Act; (3) to accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of this Act; (4) to develop a filing, coding and cross-indexing system con sonant with the purposes of this Act; (5) to make each statement and report filed by a candidate with it available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours at the expense of any person requesting copies at a charge not to exceed actual cost; (6) to adopt a retention standard for records of the Commis sion in accordance with the Georgia Records Act (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1267), as amended; (7) to prepare and publish monthly, quarterly and annual summaries of these statements and reports received, listing separate ly therein individual registrants and other persons; (8) to prepare and publish such other reports and technical studies as in its judgment will tend to promote the purposes of this Act; (9) to provide for wide public dissemination of such summaries and reports; (10) to determine whether the required statements and reports have been filed and, if so, whether they conform to the requirements of this Act; (11) to make investigations with respect to the statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act, and with respect to alleged failure to file any statements or reports required under the provisions of this Act, and, upon complaint by any person, with respect to alleged violation of any part of this Act; (12) to conduct a preliminary investigation of the merits of a complaint when any person who believes that a violation of this TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2867 Act has occurred files a complaint, and if no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the complaint shall be dis missed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evidence or relevant material. If the Commission determines that there are such reasonable grounds, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended. The complain ant shall be given an acknowledgment and status report within ten days of registering said complaint and shall be given an estimate of the time required to complete said investigation. The Commission may file a complaint charging violations of this Act, and any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Commission is en titled to judicial review in accordance with the provision of the Administrative Procedure Act, as amended; (13) to report suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority; (14) to issue, upon request, and publish advisory opinions on the requirements of this Act, based on a real or hypothetical set of circumstances; (15) to issue orders, after the completion of appropriate pro ceedings, directing compliance with this Act, or prohibiting the actual or threatened commission of any conduct constituting a viola tion, which order may include a provision requiring the violator: (i) to cease and desist from committing further violations; (ii) to make public complete statements, in corrected form, containing the information required by this Act; (16) to make public its conclusion that a violation has oc curred and the nature thereof; (17) to petition the superior court within the county where the hearing was or is being conducted for the enforcement of any order issued in connection with such hearing; (18) to inspect each statement and report within ten days after filing and to notify the registrant immediately if it appears that such statement or report does not conform to the law, or that a written complaint has been filed alleging that such statement or report does not conform to law or to the truth, or that a person has failed to file a statement or report required by law; (19) to report to the General Assembly and the Governor at the close of each fiscal year concerning the action taken during that time, the names, salaries and duties of all individuals employed and the funds disbursed, and to make such further report on the matters within its jurisdiction and such recommendations for further legislation as may appear desirable. 2868 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, (g) The Secretary of State, through his office shall perform the ministerial functions which the Commission may require. The office of the Secretary of State shall be designated as the place where the public may file papers or correspond with the Commission and receive any form or instruction from the Commission. The Secretary of State or his designee shall serve as secretary to the Commission." Section 11. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9A, which reads as follows: "Section 9A. Duties and Powers. The Commission shall have the following duties and powers: (a) The Commission shall make rules as are necessary to ad minister this Act and to carry out its duties under this Act. (b) The Commission shall receive and review documents filed with it, and shall make such documents available for review by any interested citizen of this State. (c) Upon request from the appropriate prosecute rial officers of any State court, the Commission shall make such documents available to the appropriate prosecutorial officers of any State court. (d) The Commission annually shall make a report to the General Assembly covering its activities and recommending legis lation to improve public confidence in government.", in its entirety. Section 12. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 10, which reads as follows: "Section 10. Penalties. Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this Act shall be subject to fine of not more than $5,000.00 or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year or both.", in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10, to read as follows: "Section 10. Penalties. Any person who knowingly fails to comply with or who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor on the first offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor; and upon the second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprison ment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both." TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2869 Section 12A. Venue. Venue for prosecution of violations of this Act shall be in the county of the residence of the candidate at the time of the alleged violation. Section 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House substitute to SB 141 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 141 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. Senator Lewis of the 21st moved that the Senate substitute to HB 568 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 568 was insisted upon. The following general bills of the House, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: Senate Sponsor: Senator McGill of the 24th. A bill to amend an Act providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regulations to properly conduct such markets and to provide for em bargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food, approved Feb. 25, 1935. 2870 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator McDowell of the 2nd offered the following amendment: Amend HB 1166 by adding at line 6 after "crops", "also sea foods."; at line 7 after word "food" add "for human consumption."; at line 22 after word "crops" add "sea foods"; and after word "food" add "for human consumption". On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Eldridge Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Lester McDowell Pearce Reynolds Riley Starr Stephens Button Traylor Tysinger Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Hudson Kidd Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Robinson Shapard Summers Thompson Turner Those not voting were Senators: Banks Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Holloway Langford Russell Stumbaugh Tate Timmons Young On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 24, nays 21, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2871 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of the 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Holloway Langford Russell Stumbaugh Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. HB 1205. By Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st and others: Senate Sponsors: Senators Thompson of the 32nd and Barnes of the 33rd. A bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to require the solicitor of said court and his staff to perform the same functions in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the magis trates of said court as they perform in relation to matters within the jurisdiction of the judges of said court. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2872 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Holley Holloway Hudgins Reynolds Russell Stumbaugh On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, 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 House action thereto: SB 112. By Senator Lester of the 23rd: A bill to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County. Senator Lester of the 23rd moved that the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 112 be receded from and that the House substitute to SB 112 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 112 was receded from, and the House substitute to SB 112 was agreed to. The following general bill and resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time and put upon their passage: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2873 HB 1209. By Representatives Harris of the 8th, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Doss of the 52nd. A bill to provide a procedure for fiscal notes for certain bills and for a time limitation for the introduction of such bills. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Hamilton of 26th Holloway Hudgins Pearce Reynolds Overby Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Shapard Stumbaugh Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 122. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 131st: Senate Sponsor: Senator Banks of the 17th. A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the Secretary of State. 2874 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Banks of the 17th moved that HR 122 be committed to the Committee on Judiciary. On the motion, the yeas were 25, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and HR 122 was committed to the Committee on Judiciary. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in committing HR 122 to the Committee on Judiciary. On the motion, the yeas were 28, nays 9; the motion prevailed, and HR 122 was placed on the Senate Calendar. HR 151. By Representatives Hill of the 41st and Kilgore of the 65th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamilton of the 34th. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in Fulton County, Georgia, to Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Those not voting were Senators: Banks Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Hudgins Stumbaugh Young TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2875 On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. Senator Starr of the 44th resumed the Chair. HR 197. By Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Dean of the 29th, Stone of the 138th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Stephens of the 36th. A resolution finding and declaring the Atlanta Cyclorama to be of his toric value to the State and in need of certain repairs. Senator Sutton of the 9th offered the following amendment: Amend HR 197 by adding after "Complete" the following: "Provided, however, if any State funds are appropriated, granted or given for the repair, maintenance, or construction of the Cyclorama, all revenues received from the operation of the said Cyclorama shall be paid to the State of Georgia." On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 6, nays 28, and the amend ment was lost. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was pre siding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Shapard Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Traylor Tysinger Warren Young 2876 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Voting in the negative was Senator Dean of the 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Holloway Lester Reynolds Russell Starr (presiding) Stumbaugh Thompson Timmons Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 43, nays 1. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 310. By Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Murphy of the 18th, Patten of the 146th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th. A resolution renaming the Chattooga Lakes State Park as the "James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park". The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2877 Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Foster Garrard ' Hill Holloway Lester Starr (presiding) Stumbaugh Sutton Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 347. By Representative Colwell of the 4th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 47th. A resolution authorizing the grant of a permanent nonexclusive ease ment over, across, through and under certain State-owned real property located in Fulton County, Georgia. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Ballard. Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bell Broun of 46th Duncan Hill Holloway Hudson Lester Starr (presiding) Stumbaugh Sutton Turner Tysinger 2878 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 42, nays 1. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 350. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Doss of the 52nd. A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Paulding County Law Library with certain books. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Starr of the 44th, who was presiding, ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Stephens Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Broun of 46th Duncan Hamilton of 26th Hill Holloway Hudson Lester Reynolds Starr (presiding) Stumbaugh Sutton Turner Tysinger On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 39, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The President resumed the Chair. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2879 HR 305. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: Senate Sponsor: Senator Barker of the 18th. A resolution creating the Public Television Study Committee. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the resolution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bell Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Holloway Hudson Langford Lester Stumbaugh Tate Turner Warren On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 42, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 122. By Representatives Snow of the 1st, King of the 96th and Hatcher of the 131st: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to confer the authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies 2880 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, to the Secretary of State; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA: Section 1. Article III, Section VII, Paragraph XVII of the Consti tution is hereby amended by striking Paragraph XVII in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph XVII to read as follows: "Paragraph XVII. Corporate Powers, How Granted. The Gen eral Assembly shall have no power to make or change election pre cincts, nor to establish bridges or ferries, nor to change names of legitimate children; but it shall prescribe by law the manner in which such powers shall be exercised by the courts. The General Assembly shall have no power to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies, but it shall prescribe by law the manner in which such power to grant corporate powers and privi leges to private companies shall be exercised by the Secretary of State. All corporate powers and privileges to banking, trust, insur ance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State in such manner as shall be prescribed by law; and if in any event the Sec retary of State should be disqualified to act in any case, then in that event the legislature shall provide by general laws by what person such charter shall be granted." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Para graph 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 Secretary of State to grant corporate ( ) NO charters and powers to persons who wish to form corporations?" 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 resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2881 Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative were Senators Barnes and Hudson. Those not voting were Senators: Barker Bond Broun of 46th Dun can Holloway Lester Robinson Stumbaugh Tate Turner On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 44, nays 2. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following resolutions of the Senate, favorably reported by the commit tees, were read and adopted: SR 48. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution creating the Grand Juries Study Committee. SR 160. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A resolution creating the Discriminatory Laws Study Committee. SR 119. By Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth and Turner of the 8th: A resolution creating the Senate Agricultural Research Study Com mittee. 2882 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted: SR 208. By Senators Hamilton of the 26th, Hudgins of the 15th and Riley of the 1st: A resolution extending an invitation to His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales. SR 217. By Senators Doss of the 52nd, Summers of the 53rd, Broun of the 46th and Carter of the 14th: A resolution commending Mrs. Prances Ashman. SR 222. By Senator Banks of the 17th: A resolution wishing Honorable Walter B. Smith, Jr. a happy birthday. SR 223. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Shapard of the 28th: A resolution commending Honorable Robert A. Deyton. SR 225. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Shapard of the 28th: A resolution commending Honorable Joseph B. Mundy. SR 226. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Shapard of the 28th: A resolution commending Honorable Milton D. Worsham. SR 227. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A resolution commending Honorable Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh. SR 228. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th and Barnes of the 33rd: A resolution commending Honorable John C. Foster. SR 229. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Overby of the 49th, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33>rd: A resolution commending Honorable Robert H. "Bob" Bell. SR 230. By Senator Tate of the 38th: A resolution commending Mr. Kenneth Mitchell. SR 224. By Senator Starr of the 44th: A resolution commending Honorable Harold R. Banke. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2883 HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 376 has met and recommends that the House and Senate recede from their respective positions and that the Senate Substitute to said bill with the attached amendment be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Steve Reynolds Senator, 48th District /s/ H. Norwood Pearce Senator, 16th District /s/ George T. Warren, II Senator, 43rd District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Lauren (Bubba) McDonald, Jr. Representative, 12th District /s/ J. R. Smith Representative, 78th District /s/ Terry L. Coleman Representative, 118th District Conference Committee Amendment to Senate Substitute to HB 376: Amend Senate Substitute to HB 376 as follows: By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4, and by adding after Sec tion 2 a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1976." Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 376 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th 2884 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Eldridge Poster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hill Holley Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Shapard Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Warren Young Those not voting were Senators : Ballard Barnes Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Fincher Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hudgins Kidd Langford Lester Pearce Robinson Russell Stumbaugh Timmons Tysinger On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas 37, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 376 was adopted. The President announced that the Senate would stand in recess from 3:05 o'clock P.M. until 3:30 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 3<:30 o'clock P.M. Supplementary Rules Calendar March 25, 1975 HB 40. Person Extending Credit--no discrimination. HB 782. Income Tax Laws--amend certain sections. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House insists on its position in substituting and has appointed a Com mittee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of in terest and service charges. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2885 The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Carnes of the 43rd and Johnson of the 72nd. The House insists on its position in amending, and has appointed a Com mittee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th and Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to provide from the State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Coiling of the 144th and Harris of the 8th. The House insists on its position in amending the Senate amendment, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate paid for expenses. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Bailey of the 72nd and Egan of the 25th. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SB 1. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 68-1, relating to licenses, registration and 2886 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, operation of motor vehicles, as amended, so as to add a new Code Sec tion 68-101.2 defining the term "motorized bicycle". SB 2. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to exempt certain motorized bicycles from motor vehicle equipment and inspection requirements. SR 151. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Jenkins County, Georgia. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 166. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal under certain circumstances. The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Clark of the 55th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to certain employees who have served 25 years. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 163. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Lester of the 23rd: A bill to require the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to head a special task force to prepare and submit to the Governor, the State Crime Commission, and each member of the General Assembly a written report regarding services necessary for the education, training rehabilitation and care of mentally retarded offenders. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2887 SB 178. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd: A bill to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, as amended, so as to change the time for observing certain holidays; to provide an effective date. The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia, Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Howard of the 19th, Knight of the 67th and Oxford of the 116th. The House insists on its position in amending the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date; to specifically repeal certain laws. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: 2888 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide water services for its employees, and other residents of certain coastal islands. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 147. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, as amended, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale of assets under certain conditions; to provide for the procedure connected therewith. The House insists on its amendments and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the follow ing bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator to conduct investigations. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, Lambert of the 112th and Horton of the 43rd. The following bills of the Senate and House were taken up for the purpose of considering Conference Committee Reports thereto: HB 579. By Representative Rainey of the 135th: A bill to amend the Natural Resources Act of 1973 so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to contract for or provide itself necessary water transportation and essential services for its employees, other State employees, their families and other permanent residents of certain coastal islands. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2889 The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 579 recommends that the Senate recede from its amendments and that HB 579 as passed by the House be adopted. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Hugh Gillis Senator of the 20th /s/ Pierre Howard Senator of the 42nd /s/ J. Beverly Langford Senator of the 51st Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Howard Rainey Representative of the 135th /s/ Robert G. Peters Representative of the 2nd /s/ Forest Hays, Jr. Representative of the 1st Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 579 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Dean of 31st Duncan Hamilton of 26th Holley Lester Lewis Russell On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 48, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 579 was adopted. 2890 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee to SB 285 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that Senate Bill 285 as passed by the Senate be adopted with the attached Conference Committee amendments thereto. FOR THE SENATE /s/ W. Lee Robinson Senator, 27th District /s/ Peter L. Banks Senator, 17th District /s/ J. Beverly Langford Senator, 51st District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ John R. Carlisle Representative, 71st District /s/ E. Roy Lambert Representative, 112th District /s/ Gerald T. Horton Representative, 43rd District Conference Committee Amendments: By adding a new subsection at the end of Section 4 to be designated subsection (d) and to read as follows: "(d) The Board shall be authorized to ratify or veto rules promulgated by the Administrator at its next regular meeting after the rules are promulgated by the Administrator under the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act." By striking paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 5 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) The initial terms of those other than ex officio members shall be as follows: four members shall be appointed for a term of two years; four members shall be appointed for terms of three years; seven members shall be appointed for terms of four years. Thereafter, each member of the Board shall serve for terms of four years. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member, TUESDAY, 'MARCH 25, 1975 2891 whether by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the appoint ment of a successor by the Governor shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term of such member." By inserting in line 15 on Page 13 between the word "general" and the word "damages" the following: "and exemplary". By striking the period following the word "defendant" where it appears in line 17 on Page 13 and inserting immediately following said word "defendant" the following: "; provided, however, exemplary damages shall be awarded only in cases of intentional violation." By striking from lines 8 and 9 on Page 21 the following: "one year" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two years". By striking from line 11 on Page 21 the following: "one year" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two years". Senator Robinson of the 27th moved that the Conference Committee Report on SB 285 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barker Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holley Lester Pearce Riley Russell 2892 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on SB 285 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SB 166. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal certain circumstances. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, so as to permit vehicular traffic to turn right when facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety sub section (c) of Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of signal indications, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) Steady red indications shall have the following meanings: (1) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersec tion, or if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 below. (2.) When a sign is in place permitting a turn, traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal may cautiously enter the intersection to make the turn indicated by such sign after stopping as provided in subsection 1 above. Such vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an ad jacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. (S) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal, after stopping as provided in subsection (1) may make a right turn but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2893 Such vehicular traffic shall not make a right turn against a steady CIRCULAR RED signal at any intersection where a sign is erected prohibiting such right turn. (4) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedes trians facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall not enter the roadway. (5) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady RED ARROW indication may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by such arrow, and unless entering the intersection to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movemet indicated by such arrow is shown. (6) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedes trians facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication shall not enter the roadway." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Langford of the 51st moved that the Senate agree to the House sub stitute to SB 166. On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 166 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 247, and that a Con ference Committee be appointed. 2894 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed and the Senate adhered to its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Sutton of the 9th and Howard of the 42nd. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 163. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Lester of the 23rd: A bill to require the'Department of Offender Rehabilitation to head a special task force to prepare and submit to the Governor, the State Crime Commission, and each member of the General Assembly a written report regarding certain services for mentally retarded offenders. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 163 by striking subsection (a) of Section 3- in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall head a Task Force consisting of one representative from each of the follow ing agencies, departments or divisions and the legislative branch of government: (1) Department of Offender Rehabilitation, (2) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Human Resources, (3) Developmental Disabilities Section of the Department of Human Resources, (4) Division of Mental Health of the Department of Human Resources, (5) Youth Services Section of the Department of Human Re sources, (6) State Board of Corrections, (7) Peace Officers Standard and Training Council, (8) State Crime Commission, (9) Judicial Council of Georgia, (10) Senate, and (11) House of Representatives. Each of such agencies, departments, or divisions shall designate one of its personnel as its representative on the Task Force. The Presi- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2895 dent of the Senate shall appoint the member from the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the member from the House of Representatives." Senator Coverdell of the 40th moved that the House amendment to SB 163 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 163 was agreed to. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date. Senator Stephens of the 36th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagree ment to the House amendment to SB 100, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its disagreement to the House amendment to SB 100. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Hamilton of the 34th, Hudson of the 35th and Tate of the 38th. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 147. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.1 relating to bank offices and bank facilities, as amended, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale of assets under certain conditions. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 147 by adding after the word and semicolon "business;" (Page 1, line 23), the following word: "and". 2896 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the House amendment to SB 147 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 147 was agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance; to provide that such funds shall be used as a credit on certain ad valorem taxes on tangible properties; to repeal an Act to provide, from State appropriations, funds as grants to counties for county roads and maintenance, approved April 13, 1973. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate amendments to HB 1 be adhered to and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendments to HB 1 were adhered to. Senator McDowell of the 2nd moved that the Conference Committee on HB 1 be instructed to adhere to the position of the Senate on HB 1. On the motion to instruct the Conference Committee, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays and the call was sustained and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Hudson McDowell Warren Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2897 Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Bond Dean of 31st Fincher Holley Tysinger On the motion to instruct the Conference Committee, the yeas were 3, nays 47; the motion was lost, and there were no instructions to the Conference Com mittee on HB 1. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Broun of the 46th, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Holloway of the 12th. The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,0-00 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Senate amendments to HB 119 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendments to HB 119 were insisted upon. HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. Senator Lewis of the 21st moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 568, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its substitute to HB 568. 2898 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Lewis of the 21st, Banks of the 17th and Howard of the 42nd. The following bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 1. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 68-1, relating to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, as amended, so as to add a new Code Section 68-101.2 defining the term "motorized bicycle". The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 1 by changing the number "one" on line 18 Page one to "iy2 " and the word "twenty" to "25" on line 21 Page 1. Senator McGill of the 24th moved that the House amendment to SB 1 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 1 was agreed to. SB 2. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved January 11, 1954, as amended, so as to exempt certain motorized bicycles from motor vehicle equipment and inspection requirements. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 2 by changing the number "twenty" to "25" on line 17, Page 3. Senator McGill of the 24th moved that the House amendment to SB 2 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 2 was agreed to. 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 bills of the Senate, to-wit: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2899 SB 137. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to authorize the Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Georgia, upon approval of a Superior Court Judge, to grant immunity from prosecution in criminal proceedings. SB 148. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, as amended, so as to provide that any parent bank located in certain coun ties of this State may establish a branch bank within certain adjacent counties. The following bills and resolution of the Senate were taken up for the pur pose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 148. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, as amend ed, so as to provide that any parent bank located in certain counties of this State may establish a branch bank within certain adjacent counties. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 148 by striking from quoted subparagraph (2) of Section 1 (Page 1, line 15), the words "a branch bank" and inserting in lieu thereof the following words: "branch banks as provided by law". Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the House amendment to SB 148 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 148 was agreed to. SB 137. By Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to authorize the Attorney General and the District Attorneys of Georgia, upon approval of a Superior Court Judge, to grant immunity from prosecution in criminal proceedings. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 137 by adding at the end of line 9, Page 2, the following: "Any order centered under the provisions of this Act shall be entered of record in the minutes of the court so as to afford a 2900 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, permanent record thereof, and any testimony given by a person pur suant to such order shall be transcribed and filed for permanent record in the office of the clerk of the court." Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the House amendment to SB 137 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 137 was agreed to. SR 151. By Senator Lewis of the 21st: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Jenkins County, Georgia. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SR 151 as follows: On Page 4, line 18, by deleting the "." and adding after the word "uses" the following: "and in the event that this park is abandoned for these uses, it shall revert to the state." Amendment No. 2: Amend SR 151 by striking from line 21 of Page 3 and line 19 of Page 4, wherever the same shall appear on such lines, the word "Gover nor" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "State Properties Com mission". By striking from line 15 of Page 4 the following: "Ten Dollars ($10.00)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "mutually agreed upon by the governing authority of the City of Millen and the State Properties Commission". Senator Lewis of the 21st moved that the House amendments to SR 151 be agreed to. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2901 On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SR 151 were agreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 568. By Representatives Howard and Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee on HB 568 makes the following recom mendations : That each House recede from its position and adopt the Senate Sub stitute to HB 568 with the following amendment: By adding in Section 61-402 at the end of line 2 on Page 3, after the word "Courts", the following: ", or any justice of the peace". FOR THE SENATE /s/ Pierre Howard, Jr. Senator, 42nd District /s/ Preston B. Lewis, Jr. Senator, 21st District /s/ Peter L. Banks Senator, 17th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ G. Robert Howard Representative, 19th District /s/ Nathan G. Knight Representative, 67th District /s/ Oliver Oxford Representative, 116th District Senator Lewis of the 21st moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 568 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2902 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie Overby Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Bond Broun of 46th Dean of 31st Duncan Holley Hudgins Langford McGill Reynolds Stephens Sutton Tate Thompson On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 568 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SB 178. By Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd: A bill to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved February 16, 1943, as amended, so as to change the time for observing certain holidays. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved February 16, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 331), as amended, so as to change the time for observing certain holidays; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2903 Section 1. An Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved February 16, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 331), as amended, 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. (a) The following days are declared to be public and legal holidays in Georgia: The 1st day of January, known as New Year's Day; the 19th day of January, known as Lee's Birthday; the 22nd day of February, known as Washington's Birthday; the 26th day of April, known as Confederate Memorial Day; the 30th day of May, known as National Memorial Day; the 3rd day of June, known as Jefferson Davis's Birthday; the 4th day of July, known as Independence Day; the 1st Monday in September, known as Labor Day; the 12th day of October, known as Columbus Day; the llth day of November, known as Veterans' Day; the 4th Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day; and the 25th day of Decem ber, known as Christmas Day, and any day proclaimed or designated by the Governor of the State of Georgia or the President of the United States as a day of fasting and prayer or other religious observance are hereby declared public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia. Whenever a public or legal holiday occurs on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday and whenever a public or legal holiday occurs on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a public and legal holiday. (b) Beginning with the calendar year, 1971, George Washing ton's Birthday shall be observed on the 3rd Monday in February; National Memorial Day shall be observed on the last Monday in May; and Columbus Day shall be observed on the 2nd Monday in October." Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Lester of the 23rd moved that the House substitute to SB 178 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 178 was agreed to. The President announced the Senate would stand in recess from 4:10 o'clock P.M. until 4:30 o'clock P.M. The President called the Senate to order at 4:30 o'clock P.M. 2904 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 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 bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 241. By Senators Gillis of the 2.0th, McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 95A-960, relating to the enforcement of load limitations for highways, so as to change the schedule for paying dam ages to the State for overweight vehicles. SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear. SB 33. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend Code Title 88, the Georgia Health Code; to provide for inspection warrants, definitions, practices and procedures. The House insists on its position in amending, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Adams of the D"Ui, McKinney of the 35th and Lane of the 40th. The following bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 40. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th and others: A bill to provide that no bank, lending company, financial institution, retail installment seller, or person extending credit may discriminate or TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2905 provide requirements which discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status; to provide for an action for damages or equitable relief. Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 40 by striking from the title beginning at the end of line 6 of Page 1, and on line 21 of Page 1, the following: "or equitable relief". By inserting in Section 2 after the word "action" on line 19 of Page 1 the following: "in an individual but not in a representative capacity". By striking from Section 3 the word "violating" on line 23 of Page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the words "willfully violating". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 34, 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 President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Button Tate Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young 2906 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Eldridge Fincher Garrard Holley Holloway Eiley Russell Thompson Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended. The following bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of consider ing House amendments thereto: SB 241. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 95A-960, relating to the enforcement of load limitations for highways, so as to change the schedule for paying damages to the State for overweight vehicles. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 241 by striking the figure "$.02" on line 14, Page one and substituting the figure "$.03" in lieu thereof, so that the paragraph be ginning with line 12 reads as follows: "For the first 1,000 pounds of excess weight, $.008 per pound; plus $.015 per pound for the next 2,000 pounds of excess weight; plus $.03 per pound for the next 2,000 pounds of excess weight; plus $.04 per pound for the next 3,000 pounds of excess weight; plus $.05 per pound for all excess weight over 8,000 pounds." Senator Gillis of the 20th moved that the House amendment to SB 241 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 241 was agreed to. SB 33. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend Code Title 88, the Georgia Health Code, as amended; to provide for inspection warrants; to provide for definitions; to provide for practices and procedures in connection with the issuance and execu tion of inspection warrants. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2907 The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 33 by striking quoted Code Section 88-303A of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new quoted Code Section 88-303A to read as follows: "88-303A. Persons who may issue inspection warrants.--Inspec tion warrants shall be issued only by a judge of a court of record whose territorial jurisdiction encompasses the property to be in spected." Senator Fincher of the 54th moved that the House amendment to SB 33 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 33 was agreed to. SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, as amended, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 165 by inserting in the title following the word "appear" on line 4 of Page 1 the following: "; to amend Code Chapter 26-24, relating to obstruction of law enforcement, as amended, so as to create the crime of bail jumping; to provide that it shall be unlawful for certain persons to fail to appear at certain proceedings or at certain times and places, without sufficient excuse; to provide for penalties; to provide for severability". By renumbering Section 2 as Section 4. By inserting following Section 1, a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Code Chapter 26-25, relating to obstruction of law enforcement, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section 26-2511, to read as follows: '26-2511 Bail jumping.-- (a) It shall be unlawful for any per son who has been charged with, or convicted of, the commission of a felony under the laws of this State and who has been released from custody on bail or on his own recognizance pending any proceeding or appeal in such case to willfully fail to appear, in person, at the time and place specified for any proceeding of which he has notice 2908 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, and at which his attendance is required or at any time and place otherwise required by a court or other lawful authority, without sufficient excuse. Any person violating the provisions of this sub section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person who has been charged with, or convicted of, the commission of a misdemeanor under the laws of this State and who has been released from custody on bail or on his own recognizance pending any proceeding or appeal in such case to willfully fail to appear, in person, at the time and place speci fied for any proceeding of which he has notice and at which his attendance is required or at any time and place otherwise required by a court or other lawful authority, without sufficient excuse; provided that failure to appear in connection with a traffic offense or offenses shall not constitute an offense. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Provided, however, that any person who has been charged with, or convicted of a misdemeanor under the laws of this State and who has been released from custody on bail or on his own recognizance pending any proceeding or appeal, and willfully absconds from this State and fails to appear, in person, at the time and place specified for any proceeding at which his attendance is required or at any time and place otherwise required by a court or other lawful authority, with out sufficient excuse, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.' " By inserting following Section 2 a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. In the event any Section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared invalid for any reason, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, or clauses of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the Section, subsection, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid were not originally a part hereof." Senator Overby of the 49th moved that the House amendment to SB 165 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the amend ment of the House to SB 165 was disagreed to. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2909 HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 859 has met and recommends that the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to said bill be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Roy Barnes Senator, District 33rd /s/ W. Lee Robinson Senator, Distict 27th /s/ Culver Kidd Senator, Distict 25th Respectfully submitted FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Charles Hatcher Representative, District 131st /s/ Johnny Parrish Representative, District 97th /s/ Sidney J. Marcus Representative, District 26th A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of detention of children under the jurisdiction of juvenile courts in order to provide for the places of detention, so as to provide that juveniles shall not be detained in a jail pending a committal hearing or indictment unless detained in a room separate and removed from those for adults; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Section 24A-1403, relating to the place of detention of children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile courts, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "24A-1403. Place of Detention, (a) A child alleged to be delinquent may be detained only in: (1) a licensed foster home or a home approved by the court; (2) a facility operated by a licensed child welfare agency; 2910 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, (3) a detention home or center for delinquent children which is under the direction or supervision of the court or of a private agency, for children, approved by the court; (4) a facility operated by the Department of Human Resources in which event the Department shall select a suitable facility ap proved by the court; the Department of Human Resources may provide for nonsecure custody where deemed appropriate by the Department unless specifically directed by the court otherwise; (5) any other suitable place or facility, for children, designated or operated by the court; (6) any appropriate place of security, only if the facility in paragraph (3) is not available and the detention is in a room separate and removed from those for adults and it appears to the satisfaction of the court that public safety and protection reason ably require detention and the court so orders. (b) A child alleged to have committed an offense over which the superior court has concurrent jurisdiction under Section 24A301 (b) shall be detained pending a committal hearing under Chapter 27-24 for indictment only in a facility stated in para graphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) unless it appears to the satisfaction of the juvenile court that public safety and protection reasonably require detention in a jail and the court so orders but only where the jail has a separate room, for children, removed from those for adults. (c) If the case is transferred to any other court for criminal prosecution under Section 24A-2501, the child may be transferred to the appropriate officer or detention facility in accordance with the law governing the detention of persons charged with crime. However, in no event shall the child be incarcerated in the same room with adults. (d) The official in charge of the jail or other facilities for the detention of adult offenders or persons charged with crime shall immediately inform the juvenile court or a duly authorized officer of the juvenile court if a person who is or appears to be under the age of 17 years is received at the facility and shall bring him before the court upon request or deliver him to a detention or shelter care facility designated by the court. (e) A child alleged to be deprived or unruly may not be de tained in a detention home or center for delinquent children and shall be detained in nonsecure custody unless it appears that the child may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court and appropriate alternatives to secure detention are not available." Section 2. Provided, however, nothing in this Act shall allow the Department of Human Resources to establish a quota system for the detention of juveniles by the juvenile courts of this State. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2911 Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Barnes of the 33rd moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 859 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Those voting in the negative were Senators: Banks Barker Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Lester Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Holley Holloway Hudson McDowell Reynolds Riley Summers On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 45, nays 3, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 859 was adopted. The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted: SR 218. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A resolution relative to Pat Jarvis. SR 198. By Senator Doss of the 52nd: A resolution wishing "Happy Birthday" to certain members of the Senate. 2912 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 220. By Senator Button of the 9th: A resolution relative to watermelon seed spitting. SR 235. By Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Hudson of the 35th, Howard of the 42nd and others: A resolution relative to the tornado which struck in the Atlanta area on Monday, March 24, 1975. SR 236. By Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st and Traylor of the 3rd: A resolution commending Mr. Tony Mathews. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendments, and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that certain cities shall furnish pen sions to certain employees who have served 25 years. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th and McKinney of the 35th. The House has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference and has appointed a second Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for a Consumer Advisory Board. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2913 Representatives Horton of the 43rd, Carlisle of the 71st and Lambert of the 112th. The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles so as to authorize police to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is part of the Interstate Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for a certain period of time. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 291. By Senators Robinson of the 27th, Turner of the 8th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-27, relating to gambling, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to advertise in certain ways for participation in lotteries. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability. Senator Robinson of the 27th moved that a Second Conference Committee on SB 285 be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the President appointed as a Second Conference Committee on SB 285 the following: Senators Robinson of the 27th, Banks of the 17th and Langford of the 51st. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: 2914 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Sheats of the 28th and Games of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 119, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its amendment to HB 119. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Garrard of the 37th and Howard of the 42nd. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 291. By Senators Robinson of the 27th, Turner of the 8th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-27, relating to gambling, as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, etc., to sell, distribute, televise, or broadcast any advertisement, television or radio commercial, or written or printed matter containing an advertisement or solicitation for participation in any lottery. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 291: 1. By adding in the title before the words "to repeal conflicting laws", the following: "to amend Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions with respect to gambling and related offenses, so as to change the provisions relating to the definition of a lottery;". 2. By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2915 3. By adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Code Section 26-2701, relating to definitions with respect to gambling and related offenses, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (d) the following: 'A lottery shall not mean a scheme whereby a business gives away prizes to persons selected by lot, if such prizes are made on the following conditions: (1) such prizes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings, in good faith, solely for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares and merchandise of such business; and (2) no person to be eligible to receive such prize shall be re quired to: (i) pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business in the form of money or other property or thing of value, or (ii) purchase any goods, wares, merchandise or anything of value from such business, or (iii) be present to win such prizes.', so that when so amended, subsection (d) shall read as follows: '(d) "Lottery". A lottery is any scheme or procedure whereby one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win such prize, whether such scheme or procedure is called a pool, lottery, raffle, gift, gift enterprise, sale, or policy game, or by some other name. A lottery shall not mean a scheme whereby a business gives away prizes to persons selected by lot, if such prizes are made on the following conditions: (1) such prizes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings, in good faith, solely for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares and merchandise of such business; and (2) no person to be eligible to receive such prize shall be re quired to: (i) pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business in the form of money or other property or thing of value, or (ii) purchase any goods, wares, merchandise or anything of value from such business, or (iii) be present to win such prizes.'" 2916 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senator Robinson of the 27th moved that the House amendment to SB 291 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 291 was agreed to. The following bills of the Senate and House were taken up for the purpose of considering Conference Committee Reports thereto: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on SB 100 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to SB 100 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /&/ Horace E. Tate Senator, 38th District /s/ Perry J. Hudson Senator, 35th District /s/ James R. Hamilton Senator, 34th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Dick Lane Representative, 40th District /s/ J. E. McKinney Representative, 35th District /s/ G. D. Adams Representative, 36th District A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereof; to provide for an effective date; to specifically repeal certain laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. The annual salary of the sheriff of all counties in the State having a population of 500,000 or more, according to the 1970 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2917 United States Decennial Census, or any future such census, shall be $27,800.00. Said salary shall be payable in equal monthly installments out of the treasuries of such counties. Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 3. An Act providing for the salary of the sheriff in certain counties, approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2461), is hereby repealed. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Tate of the 38th moved that the Conference Committee Report on SB 100' be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Lester McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Doss Garrard Holley Kidd Langford Lewis On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 50, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on SB 100 was adopted. 2918 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to au thorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on SB 125 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to SB 125 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ J. Ebb Duncan Senator, 30th District /s/ Jimmy Lester Senator, 23rd District /s/ Loyce W. Turner Senator, 8th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Charles L. Carnes Representative, 43rd District /s/ Rudolph Johnson Representative, 72nd District /s/ Tom Triplett Representative, 128th District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest al lowable by contract; to amend Code Chapter 67-13>, relating to con veyances to secure debt, as amended, so as to provide certain require ments relative to transfer fees for the transfer of real property involved in deeds to secure debt; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 57-101, to read as follows: "57-101. Legal rate of interest; rate higher than nine per centum forbidden.--The legal rate of interest shall be seven per TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2919 centum per annum, where the rate per centum is not named in the contract, and any higher rate must be specified in writing, but in no event shall any person, company, or corporation reserve, charge, or take for any loan or advance of money, or forbearance to en force the collection of any sum of money, any rate of interest great er than nine per centum per annum, either directly or indirectly by way of commission for advances, discount, exchange, or by any contract or contrivance or device whatever." Section 2. Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section be tween Code Section 67-1301 and Code Section 67-1302 to be designated Code Section 67-1301.1 and to read as follows: "67-1301.1 Requirements relative to transfer fees for the transfer of real property involved in deeds to secure debt. When the grantor of a deed to secure debt transfers the real property securing the debt to a third party, and the grantor is relieved from liability on the obligation of the deed to secure debt, a transfer fee not to exceed \ r/r of the outstanding loan balance on the deed to secure debt may be charged such grantor, but in any such transfer when the grantor is not relieved from liability on the obligation of the deed to secure debt, such transfer fee may not exceed $75.00 or 1/2 of 1% of the outstanding loan balance, whichever amount is greater." Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, 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 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 invalid or un constitutional. Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the Conference Committee Report on SB 125 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: 2920 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Barnes Dean of 31st Hill Robinson Shapard Sutton Thompson Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Doss Garrard Holley Langford On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 44, nays 7, and the Conference Committee Report on SB 125 was adopted. HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 1 has met and submits the fol lowing recommendations: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2921 That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions, and that HB 1, as it passed the House, with the attached amendments be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Paul C. Broun Senator, District 46 /s/ Marcus Collins Representative, District 144 /s/ Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh /s/ Joe Frank Harris Senator, District 55 Representative, District 8 /s/ Al Holloway Senator, District 12 /s/ Don Castleberry Representative, District 111 Conference Committee Amendments to HB 1 as passed House: Amend HB 1 by adding on Page 2, line 4 after the word "State", the words "for the immediately preceding year.", and By deleting, from Page 2, lines 7 and 8 the words "for the im mediately preceding year", and By adding on Page 3, line 4, after the word "State", the words "for the immediately preceding year.", and By deleting from Page 3, lines 30 and 31, the words "or combination of credits in all counties of the State of Georgia,", and By deleting from Page 4, lines 2 through 9 in their entireties and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "governing authority). No credit authorized by this Act shall be granted unless the taxpayer shall claim his entitlement to such credit and certify that the sum of all such credits so claimed by him does not exceed $1,000. The State Revenue Commissioner shall pro vide by regulation for the forms and procedures by which taxpayers shall claim credits and certify the sum thereof, and the governing authorities of the various counties shall make available to the taxing authorities of such counties funds sufficient to defray the ad ministrative costs of this Act. Any person who, with intent to receive credit not authorized by this Act, shall claim a credit to which he is not lawfully entitled or shall falsely certify the sum of credits claimed by him shall, upon conviction, be punished as for a misdemeanor. Any credit erroneously or illegally granted, whether due to negligence or any other cause, shall be recoverable by the county granting such credit in the same fashion as any other delinquent property tax.", and By striking the first sentence in Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 2922 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, "The taxing authority of each county receiving funds pursuant hereto shall show in a prominent manner on the tax bill of each ad valorem taxpayer the dollar amount of credit against ad valorem property taxes which said taxpayer is receiving as a result of the funds herein allocated and shall show that such credit is a result of the passage of this Act by the General Assembly of Georgia." Senator Broun of the 46th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 1 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hill Holloway Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Overby Reynolds Riley Russell Starr Stephens Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Bond Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Howard Hudgins McDowell Pearce Robinson Not voting was Senator Holley. Shapard Stumbaugh Tate Warren On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 42, nays 13, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 1 was adopted. The following report of a standing committee was read by the Secretary: Senator Eldridge of the 7th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolu- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2923 tions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: SR 150. Do pass by substitute. SR 186. Do pass. SR 187. Do pass. SR 197. Do pass. SR 216. Do pass. SR 221. Do pass. SR 231. Do pass. SR 232. Do pass. SR 233. Do pass. SR 234. Do pass. Respectfully submitted, Eldridge of 7th District, Chairman. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years; changing the population bracket to 300,000. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 782. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A bill to repeal Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 109, 147, relating to expenses of administering the income tax laws and the submission of annual budget sheets; to repeal Ga. Laws 1959, p. 78, relating to credits against income taxes for payments made to corporations and other organizations orga nized and operated exclusively for educational purposes. 2924 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Senator Riley of the 1st moved that HB 782 be tabled. On the motion, the yeas were 38, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and HB 782 was tabled. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 119. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Sheats of the 28th and Carnes of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years changing the population bracket to 300,000. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 119 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to HB 119 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Ed Garrard Senator, District 37 /s/ Paul D. Coverdell Senator, District 40 /s/ Pierre Howard, Jr. Senator, District 42 Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /&/ Charles L. Carnes Representative, District 43, /s/ Sidney J. Marcus Representative, District 26 /s/ J. E. McKinney Representative, District 35 A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 by the United States Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years, approved August 20, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 265), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3803) changing the population bracket to 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, so as to authorize present officers and TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2925 employees of such cities to claim for service pension rights credit certain time served as a member of the Armed Forces; to provide conditions for such credit; to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the latest census of the United States or any subsequent census thereof; and for other purposes more fully set out in the caption of said Act approved February 15, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 213), as amended, so as to authorize present members of such pension funds to claim for service pension rights credit certain time served as a member of the Armed Forces; to provide conditions for such credit; to amend an Act providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, according to the United States Census of 1920 or any subsequent census, approved August 13, 1924 (Ga. Laws 1924, p. 167), as amended, partic ularly by an Act approved February 20, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2161), and an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2937), so as to authorize present members of such pension funds to claim for service pension rights credit certain time served as a member of the Armed Forces; to provide conditions for such credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 by the United States Census of 1920, or subsequent census, shall furnish pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served 25 years, approved August 20, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 265), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3803') changing the population bracket to 300,000 or more ac cording to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follow ing: "Any present officer or employee of any such city may claim for service pension rights credit any time served as a member of the Armed Forces during a period of actual hostilities, not exceeding four (4) years. Such officer or employee shall pay into the pension fund created by this Act, as amended, an amount equal to the em ployee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city plus interest at the same rate the pension system earned net for each year from the date of the employee's original employment with such city to the date of application for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at six percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance, and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person. Said officer or employee shall not be qualified to participate under the provisions of this Section until he has attained 10 years of creditable service in the pension system and unless he has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. Any officer or employee coming under the terms of this Act who is in the em ployment of any such city immediately prior to the effective date of this paragraph may elect to come under the provisions of this para- 2926 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, graph by making written application to the Pension Board on or before December 31 of the year in which this paragraph shall be adopted." Section 2. An Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, according to the latest census of the United States or any subsequent census there of; and for other purposes more fully set out in the caption of said Act approved February 15, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 213), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "Any present member for the pension system for members of the police department of any such city may claim service pension rights credit any time served as a member of the Armed Forces dur ing a period of actual hostilities, not exceeding four (4) years. Such officer or employee shall pay into the pension fund created by this Act, as amended, an amount equal to the employee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city plus interest at the same rate the pension system earned net for each year from the date of the employee's original employment with such city to the date of application for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at six percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance, and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person. Said officer or employee shall not be qualified to participate under the provisions of this Section until he has attained 10 years of creditable service in the pension system and unless he has been honorably dis charged from the Armed Forces. Any officer or employee coming under the terms of this Act who is a member of any such retirement system immediately prior to the effective date of this paragraph may elect to come under the provisions of this paragraph by making written application to the Pension Board on or before December 31 of the year in which this paragraph shall be adopted." Section 3. An Act providing a system of pensions and other bene fits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000, according to the United States Census of 1920 or any subsequent census, approved August 13, 1924 (Ga. Laws 1924, p. 167), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 20, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2161), and an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2937), is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "Any present member for the pension system for members of the fire department of any such city may claim service pension rights credit any time served as a member of the Armed Forces during a period of actual hostilities, not exceeding four (4) years. Such officer or employee shall pay into the pension fund created by this Act, as amended, an amount equal to the employee contribution and the matching employer contribution based on the employee's entrance salary with such city plus interest at the same rate the pension system earned net for each year from the date of the em ployee's original employment with such city to the date of applica- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2927 tion for such military service credit. The payments may be divided into not more than sixty (60) equal installments bearing interest at six percent (&%) per annum on the unpaid balance, and the amount may be deducted from any compensation due such person. Said of ficer or employee shall not be qualified to participate under the provisions of this Section until he has attained 10 years of creditable service in the pension system and unless he has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. Any officer or employee coming under the terms of this Act who is a member of any such retirement system immediately prior to the effective date of this paragraph may elect to come under the provisions of this paragraph by making written application to the Pension Board on or before December 31 of the year in which this paragraph shall be adopted." Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Garrard of the 37th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 119 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Senator Ballard. Those not voting were Senators: Brantley Dean of 31st Fincher Holley Holloway Hudgins Langford Robinson Summers 2928 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 46, nays 1, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 119 was adopted. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Senate amendment to HB 908 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate amendment to HB 908 was insisted upon. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: SR 237. By Senators Bond of the 39th and Howard of the 42nd: A resolution commending Mrs. Alma Simmons. The following resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read and adopted: SR 150. By Senator Bell of the 5th: A resolution urging the Senate Rules Committee to study the feasibility of a Code of Ethics for Senators. The 'Committee on Rules offered the following substitute: A RESOLUTION Directing the Senate Rules Committee to study the question of a code of ethics for Senators and to report to the Senate thereon; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, consideration should be given to the adoption of a code of ethics for Senators; and TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2929 WHEREAS, the Senate Rules Committee should study such question and report to the Senate thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Senate Rules Committee is hereby authorized and directed to study the question of providing a code of ethics for Senators including the feasibility of creating a Senate committee on ethics to administer and carry out the provisions of such code of ethics and other matters relative thereto and to issue a report to the Senate thereon prior to the convening of the 1976 regular session of the General Assembly. The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to. The resolution was read and adopted by substitute. SR 186. By Senators Holloway of the 12th and Riley of the 1st: A resolution amending Senate Resolution 3. SR 187. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd, Riley of the 1st and Starr of the 44th: A resolution urging the government of the United States to do nothing to compromise the freedom or security of the Republic of China. SR 197. By Senators Foster of the 50th and Dean of the 31st: A resolution creating the Energy Production Study Committee. SR 216. By Senators Howard of the 42nd and Coverdell of the 40th: A resolution providing for the investigation of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia and the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. SR 221. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Broun of the 46th, McGill of the 24th and others: A resolution creating the Health Education Study Committee. SR 231. By Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A resolution creating the Food Stamp Study Committee. SR 23>2. By Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A resolution creating the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Facilities Study Com mittee. 2930 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 233. By Senators Lewis of the 21st and Banks of the 17th: A resolution relative to minimum compensation bills for county officers. SR 234. By Senators Hamilton of the 26th and Robinson of the 27th: A resolution urging the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to co ordinate business and civic efforts to create proposed legislation to merge the governments of the City of Macon and Bibb County. 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 bills of the Senate, to-wit: SB 164. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Kidd of the 25th: A bill to provide that the records and proceedings of any hospital medical review committee or extended care facility committee shall be confiden tial. SB 191. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Banks of the 17th and Carter of the 14th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change the provisions relative to the allotment of teachers. SB 236. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, so as to provide that apprentice service as a requirement for licensing may be earned on a part-time basis. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto: SB 191. By Senators Shapard of the 28th, Banks of the 17th and Carter of the 14th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relative to the allotment of teachers. The House amendment was as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2931 Amend SB 191 by striking everything on lines 10 through 27 on Page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Laws 1974, p. 1045) is hereby amended by inserting between Section 37 and Section 38 a new section, to be designated Section 37A, to read as follows: 'Section 37A. Determination of Average Daily Attendance; Permissible Exclusion. -- Whenever the State Board of Education determines the Average Daily Attendance under the provisions of this Act by basing its calculations upon Average Daily Attendance during a fixed number of months the Board may exclude from such calculations any month during which the Average Daily Attendance was more than 15 % lower than the Average Daily Attendance for the remainder of the period used as a base for their projection.' " Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that the House amendment to SB 191 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 191 was agreed to. The following general bill of the House, favorably reported by the committee, and postponed earlier this day, was read the third time and put upon its passage: HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th and others: Senate Sponsor: Senator Howard of the 42nd. A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a con tract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same. The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality offered the following substitute to HB 605: A BILL To he entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 445), so as to provide for certain exceptions for certain counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA: 2932 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 1. An Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or County boundaries for the purpose of dumping same, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 445), is hereby amended by striking the period following the word "located" where the same appears at the end of Section 1 and by inserting, immediately following said word "located" the following: "; provided, that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to the transportation of garbage, trash, waste or refuse across coun ty boundaries of those counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or of those counties having a popula tion of 70,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the territorial boundaries of which, or any portion thereof, are contiguous to any portion of the territorial boundaries of any such county having a population of 600,000 or more according to said United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, when: (a) the transportation of such material across county boun daries involves only the boundaries of counties described herein; and (b) the transportation of such material across such county boundaries is pursuant to the terms of a reclamation or recycling program approved by the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Natural Resources.", so that when so amended Section 1 shall read as follows: "Section 1. No person, firm or corporation (or employee of any municipality) shall transport, pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same, whether or not it is to be dumped at a publicly or privately owned dump, unless permis sion is first obtained from the governing authority of the county in which the dump is located; provided, that the provisions of this Sec tion shall not apply to the transportation of garbage, trash, waste or refuse across county boundaries of those counties of this State hav ing a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or of those counties having a population of 70,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the territorial boundaries of which, or any portion thereof, are con tiguous to any portion of the territorial boundaries of any such county having a population of 600,000 or more according to said United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, when: (a) the transportation of such material across county boun daries involves only the boundaries of counties described herein; and TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2933 (b) the transportation of such material across such county boundaries is pursuant to the terms of a reclamation or recycling program approved by the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Natural Resources." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Reynolds of the 48th offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to HB 605 by adding in Section 1 after the word "Census", on line 5 of Page 2, the following: "; provided, however, that the immediately preceding proviso shall not be effective with respect to any county having a population of not less than 70,000 and not more than 72,500, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census". By adding after the word "Census", on line 2 of Page 3, the follow ing: "; provided, however, that the immediately preceding proviso shall not be effective with respect to any county having a population of not less than 70,000 and not more than 72,500, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 319, nays 1, and the amend ment offered by Senator Reynolds of the 48th to the committee substitute was adopted. Senator Thompson of the 32nd offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to HB 605 by striking in its entirety subsection (b) beginning on line 9 of Page 2 and the same subsection (b) beginning on line 6 of Page 3, and inserting in lieu thereof a new sub section (b) in each such place to read as follows: "(b) the transportation of combustible garbage, trash, waste or refuse across county boundaries shall be to a Georgia Power Company Plant for fuel purposes pursuant to the terms of a reclama tion or recycling program approved by the Georgia Division of En vironmental Protection; provided, however, that the Georgia Power Company shall be required to consume such garbage, trash, waste or refuse, in whatever form, within 60 days or return the same to the county from which it was transported". On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment offered by Senator Thompson of the 32nd to the committee substitute was adopted. 2934 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, 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. On the passage of the bill, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Traylor Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative was Dean of 6th. Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Fincher Holley Kidd Langford McDuffie Russell Stephens Timmons On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 1. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2935 of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 247 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB 247 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Sam W. Doss, Jr. Senator, 52nd District Pierre Howard, Jr. Senator, 42nd District Franklin Button Senator, 9th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 72nd District /s/ Michael J. Egan Representative, 25th District /s/ W. J. Lee Representative, 72nd District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by of ficials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, ap proved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), so as to increase to twelve cents ($.12) per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by State officers, officials and employees in operating private motor vehicles while engaged in the service of the State or any agency thereof; to provide for additional reimbursement for parking and toll fees incurred while so engaged, regardless of the ownership of of the vehicle; to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 of said Act, which reads as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the various Departments, Institutions, Boards, Bureaus, and Agencies of the 2936 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, State shall be paid 10 cents per mile as traveling expense when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by auto mobile, except as provided otherwise in the General Appropriations Act. This section shall not apply to officers, officials, and employees traveling in State owned automobiles or rental automobiles.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the Execu tive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of State Government shall be paid 12 cents per mile as traveling expense and shall, in addition to mileage, be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees, when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by automobile. Mileage shall not be recoverable by such officers, officials, and employees traveling in State-owned automobiles or rental automobiles." Section 2. Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from said Section, the following: "The State Auditor shall be paid a salary of $6,000 per annum, payable monthly, and shall also be paid his actual traveling expenses while actually engaged in the performance of his official duties, to be proved by his sworn itemized statement and approved by the Governor: Provided that the salary of the State Auditor shall be increased by the amount of $1,000 for each five years of continuous service as an employee or official in the State Department of Audits up to and including 20 years.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Travel ing expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law.", so that when so amended Code Section 40-1802 shall read as follows: "40-1802. Salary, expenses, duties, and bond of State Auditor. Any other provision of Saw to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Traveling expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law. The State Auditor shall devote his entire time to the performance of the duties of his office, and shall give bond to be filed with and approved by the Comptroller General, in the sum of $10,000 payable to the Governor and his successors in office, conditioned that he shall truly and faithfully perform the duties of his office and shall account for all public funds coming into his hands or under his control, the premium on which bond shall be paid by the State." TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2937 Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Doss of the 52nd moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 247 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Bell Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Fincher Gillis Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Lester Lewis McGill Pearce Stephens Summers Traylor Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Coverdell Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holloway Howard Langford McDowell McDuffie Overby Reynolds Riley Robinson Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Sutton Tate Thompson Turner Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Broun of 46th Duncan Holley Kidd Russell Timmons On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 20, nays 30; the motion was lost, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 247 was rejected. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that a Second Conference Committee be appointed on the part of the Senate for HB 247. On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Presi dent appointed as a Second Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Howard of the 42nd, Shapard of the 28th and Holloway of the 12th. 2938 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk therof: Mr. President: The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 294. By Senators Pincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, as amended, so as to provide for the payment of certain fees to all local registrars and custodians of vital records; to provide that the department shall com plete and register delayed birth certificates. The House has adopted the report of the Committees of Conference on the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 170. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1976; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government, 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. HB 1. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to provide for a rebate or credit against Georgia income taxes for the amount of certain ad valorem tangible property taxes paid by an individual or attributable to an individual. The following bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 164. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Kidd of the 25th: A bill to provide that the records and proceedings of any hospital medical review committee, medical organization committee or extended care facility committee shall be confidential. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 164 by inserting on line 2 on Page 1 after the word and symbol "committee,", the following: "peer review committee,". TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2939 By striking everything on line 13 on Page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "a licensed hospital, nursing home, medical foundation or peer review committee,". Senator Pincher of the 54th moved that the House amendment to SB 164 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 164 was agreed to. SB 294. By Senators Fincher of the 54th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, as amended, so as to provide for the payment of certain fees to all local registrars and custodians of vital records; to provide that the department shall complete and register delayed birth certificates. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 294 on Page 2 between lines 9 & 10 by adding a new sub section entitled (d) to read as follows: "(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, in counties where the local registrar and local custodian of vital records are employees of the county board of health, fees payable under this subsection shall be paid to the county board of health and by it remitted to the county treasurer monthly." Senator Fincher of the 54th moved that the House amendment to SB 294 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 294 was agreed to. SB 236. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, approved February 13, 1950, as amended, so as to provide that apprentice service as a requirement for licensing may be earned on a part-time basis. The House amendment was as follows: Amend SB 236 by inserting on lines 19 and 23 on Page 1 and on lines 2940 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 8 and 11 on Page 2, after the word "basis" on each such line, the follow ing: "pursuant to appropriate rules and regulations adopted by the Board". Senator Kidd of the 25th moved that the House amendment to SB 236 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House amendment to SB 236 was agreed to. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House insists on its position in amending the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear. The House has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference and has appointed a second Committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st and Broun of the 46th: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest and charge a service fee. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Johnson and Bailey of the 72nd and Triplett of the 128th. The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2941 HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 66th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove certain vehicles stopped on a controlled access highway. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th and Ham of the 80th. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 908, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its amendment to HB 908. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Warren of the 43rd and Dean of the 31st. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: 2942 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for the creation of a Consumer Advisory Board; to name the Administrator; to authorize the Administrator to conduct investigations; to provide for severability. The Second Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on SB 285 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that Senate Bill 285 as passed by the Senate be adopted with the attached Conference Committee amendments thereto. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Lee Robinson Senator, 27th District /s/ Peter Banks Senator, 17th District /s/ J. Beverly Langford Senator, 51st District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE: /$,/ John R. Carlisle Representative, 71st District /s/ E. Roy Lambert Representative, 112th District /s/ Gerald T. Horton Representative, 43rd District Conference Committee Amendments: Amend SB 285 by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 4 to be designated subsection (d) and to read as follows: "(d) The Board shall be authorized to ratify or veto rules promulgated by the Administrator at its next regular meeting after the rules are promulgated by the Administrator under the pro visions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act." By striking paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 5 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) The initial terms of those other than ex officio members shall be as follows: four members shall be appointed for a term of two years; four members shall be appointed for terms of three years; seven members shall be appointed for terms of four years. Thereafter, each member of the Board shall serve for terms of TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2943 four years. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member, whether by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the appointment of a successor by the Governor shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term of such member." By inserting in line 15 on Page 13 between the word "general" and the word "damages" the following: "and exemplary". By striking the period following the word "defendant" where it appears in line 17 on Page 13 and inserting immediately following said word "defendant" the following: "; provided, however, exemplary damages shall be awarded only in cases of intentional violation." By striking from lines 8 and 9 on Page 21 the following: "one year" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two years". By striking from line 11 on Page 21 the following: "one year" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two years". Senator Robinson of the 27th moved that the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 285 be adopted. On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Pincher Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Langford 2944 Lewis McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Bell Carter Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Hudson Kidd Lester McDowell . McDuffie Traylor On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 285 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SB 54. By Senator Barker of the 18th: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person of the opposite sex. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 26-20, relating to sex ual offenses, as amended, so as to create the crime of masturbation for hire; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Chapter 72-3, relating to houses of prostitution, so as to provide that houses, buildings, structures or places, and the contents thereof used for masturbation for hire shall be a nuisance and may be abated; to provide that the conviction of the owner or operator of any such building, structure or place for certain stated offenses based on conduct or an act or occurrence in or on the premises of such building, structure or place shall be prima facie evidence of the nuisance and the existence thereof; to provide that it shall be unlawful for. any masseur or mas seuse to massage any person in certain buildings, structures or places; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2945 Section 1. Code Chapter 26-20, relating to sexual offenses, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 26-2021, to read as follows: "26-2021. Masturbation for hire.--A person, including- a mas seur or masseuse, commits masturbation for hire when he erotically stimulates the genital organs of another, whether resulting in orgasm or not, by manual or other bodily contact, exclusive of sexual intercourse, or by instrumental manipulation for money or the sub stantial equivalent thereof. A person committing masturbation for hire shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor." Section 2. Code Chapter 72-3, relating to houses of prostitution, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 72-301 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 72-301, to read as follows: "72-301. Houses and contents declared a nuisance.--Whosoever shall knowingly erect, establish, continue, maintain, use, own or lease any building, structure or place used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation, prostitution or masturbation for hire shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance, and the building, structure or place, and the ground itself in or upon which such lewdness, assig nation or prostitution shall be conducted, permitted or carried on, continued or shall exist, and the furniture, fixtures, musical instru ments and other contents of such building or structure are also de clared to be a nuisance, and may be enjoined and abated as herein after provided. The conviction of the owner or operator of any such building, structure or place for any of the above stated offenses based on conduct or an act or occurrence in or on the premises of such building, structure or place shall be prima facie evidence of the nuisance and the existence thereof." Section 3. It shall be unlawful for any masseur or masseuse to massage any person in any building, structure or place used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation, prostitution or masturbation for hire. As used in this Section "masseur" means a male who practices massage or physiotherapy, or both. As used in this Section "masseuse" means a female who practices massage or physiotherapy, or both. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Section 4. Should any part of this Act be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the remainder of this Act or any part hereof, other than the part so held to be invalid. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Barker of the 18th moved that the House substitute to SB 54 be agreed to. 2946 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 10; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 54 was agreed to. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, as amended, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear. Senator Overby of the 49th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House amendment to SB 165, and that a Conference Committee be ap pointed. On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its disagreement to the House amendment to SB 165. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Overby of the 49th, Pearce of the 16th and Barnes of the 33rd. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on HB 908 has met and submits the following recommendation: That the House and Senate recede from their respective positions TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2947 and that HB 908 as passed by the House, with the attached amendment, be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ Steve Reynolds Senator, District 48 /s/ Nathan Dean Senator, District 31 /s/ George Warren Senator, District 43 Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Ewell H. Elliott, Jr. Representative, District 49 /s/ John Adams Representative, District 14 /s/ Benson Ham Representative, District 80 Conference Committee Amendment to HB 908: Amend HB 908 by striking from lines 18 of Page 1 and 17 of Page 2 the word "two", and substituting in lieu thereof the word "eight." Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 908 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brantley Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Tysinger Warren Those not voting were Senators: Bell Broun of 46th Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Hudson McDowell McDuffie Riley Timmons Traylor Turner Young 2948 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 908 was adopted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 144. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia. The House has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference and has appointed a second Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate paid for expenses. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Egan of the 25th and Bailey of the 72nd. The House has agreed to Senate amendment No. 1 and disagreed to amend ments No. 2 and No. 3 on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carrell of the 75th, Foster of the 6th 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 mu nicipalities to levy a local sales and use tax under certain conditions. The House has adopted the report of the second Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2949 SB 285. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to declare unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce to be unlawful; to provide for a Consumer Advisory Board. The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: SR 144. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia. The House substitute was as follows: A RESOLUTION Authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, and the lease of certain real property located in Grady County, Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real prop erty known as Chehaw State Park located in Lee and Dougherty Coun ties, Georgia, which is presently under the control and jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Historic Sites Division; and WHEREAS, said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: "Tract 1: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, and known and described as a part of the Ball Place, beginning at a point on the West line of Land Lot No. 299, where said line is intersected by the AlbanyPhilema Road; thence run in a Northeasterly direction along said Albany-Philema Road a distance of 8200 feet; thence run in a Northwesterly direction at right angles to said center line of said road 4800 feet, more or less, to Muckalee Creek; thence following the meanders of said creek in a Southwesterly direction to the North line of Land Lot 1, First District Lee County, Georgia; thence in a Westerly direction to the West line of said Land Lot; thence South to point of beginning. Said tract containing parts of Lots 34, 35, 36, 2, and all of fractional Lot 1, First District, Lee County, Georgia, and parts of Lots 297, 298 and 299, First District, Dough erty County, Georgia. Said above described tract lying in one body, and containing 600 acres, more or less. Also all that part of Land Lot 328, First District, Dougherty County, Georgia, lying between the East line of said Land Lot 328 and the low water line of Muckalee Creek, and being part of Subdivision "E", Nelson Place. 2950 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Tract 2: Starting at the intersection of the South Boundary of the Philema Road and the East Boundary of Lakeshore Drive Alley projected north run N 70 degrees 58' E 233.39' along the South Boundary of the Philema Road to the point of beginning; thence run S 11 degrees - 18' E for 184.5'; thence S 6 degrees 58' E for 134.2'; thence S 4 degrees - 6' W 384.0'; thence S 85 degrees 54' E for 240.0'; thence N 29 degrees - 16' E for 465' more or less to the low water line of the Muckafoonee Creek; thence in a north westerly direction along the low water line of the Muskafoonee Creek to the South Right-of-Way of the Philema Road; thence S 70 de grees - 58' W along the South Right-of-Way of the Philema Road for 48' more or less to the point of beginning. Said tract containing approximately 4.5 acres being a part of the Lakeside Sub-division as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 91, of the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Dougherty County, Georgia. Said property being a portion of Land Lot Number 327 in the First Land District of Dougherty County, Georgia, and described with particularity on a plat designated Exhibit "A", and by reference made a part hereof. Less State of Georgia (Grantor) to City of Albany (Grantee) : Beginning at the northwest corner of Land Lot Number 299 of the First Land District; thence in a southerly direction along the west line of Land Lot 299 six hundred sixty feet (660) more or less to a point where said west line intersects the northwest right-ofway line of the Albany-Philema Road; thence along the northwest right-of-way line of the Albany-Philema Road North fifty-two (52) degrees East and North forty-nine (49) degrees East one thousand eighty (1080) feet more or less to a point where said right-of-way line and the North line of Land Lot 299 intersect; thence in a westerly direction along the North line of Land Lot 299 eight hundred (800) feet more or less to the northwest corner of Land Lot 299 and point of beginning. Said tract or parcel of land containing six (6.0) acres more or less, including part of the Georgia Power Company Reservoir, being that portion of Land Lot 299, First Land District of Dougherty County, lying North and West of the Albany-Philema Road. This conveyance being subject to all previous easements, deeds, or rights held by Georgia Power Company over that portion of this tract covered by the Power Company Reservoir. Said tract hereinbefore described being part of the tract con veyed by the City of Albany, a Municipal Corporation, of the Coun ty of Dougherty and the State of Georgia, to the State of Georgia on May 12, 1937, said conveyance being recorded in Deed Book 76, Folio 278 of Dougherty County Records, with plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 151 of Dougherty County Records. Subject to Lease Agreement--State Properties Commission and City of Albany for 99.414 acres tract of land (a part of Chehaw State Park)."; and WHEREAS, the Board of Natural Resources, by a Resolution dated February 27, 1975, has indicated that the above described real property is no longer needed by the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Historic Sites Division and is therefore surplus; and TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2951 WHEREAS, the City of Albany, Georgia, needs and desires said real property for public recreation purposes; WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is currently the owner of two tracts of land located in the City of Cairo, Grady County, Georgia, which is currently under the control and jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and WHEREAS, said tracts of land are more particularly described as follows: "1. Approximately one acre of land abutting the north rightof-way margin of llth Avenue northeast in the City of Cairo for 270 feet and extending north 161 feet; and 2. Approximately 1.9 acres of land abutting the east margin of Market Street and the south right-of-way margin of llth Avenue northeast in the City of Cairo and extending south to county prop erty now housing the ASC offices."; and WHEREAS, said tracts of land are not currently needed by the Department of Agriculture or the State of Georgia and are, therefore, surplus; and WHEREAS, Grady County is in need of adequate facilities to up date and modernize the local offices of the University of Georgia Ex tension Service and to provide adequate parking facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the control and jurisdiction over said tracts of land hereinabove described and located in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia, are hereby transferred to the State Properties Com mission or the Governor and said Commission, is hereby authorized to convey said tracts or parcels of land subject to the following conditions: (1) That said tracts or parcels of land shall be conveyed to the City of Albany, Georgia. (2) The following items shall be transferred along with the real property hereinabove described: a. one hundred and four concrete picnic tables b. forty-four wood picnic tables c. forty-four grills d. playground equipment e. boat docks f. fishing docks g. one concession building 2952 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, h. one family/group shelter i. seven picn:^ shelters j. one assembly shelter k. two corn*V-,rt stations 1. two rest stations m. one miniature golf course n. one maintenance building o. one ranger residence p. one superintendent residence q. one other residence No desks, chairs, file cabinets, adding machines, typewriters, trucks, mowers, hand tools, or personal property of any kind shall be transferred. (3) That the consideration for said conveyance shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00). (4) That the said tracts or parcels of land and facilities shall be used only for public recreational or other nonprofit purposes and uses and said tracts or parcels of land shall be conveyed with convenants requiring such use. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Commissioner of Agriculture, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to lease said tracts of land hereinabove described and located in Grady County, Georgia, to Grady County subject to the following conditions: (1) That the consideration for said lease shall be as agreed upon by the Commissioner of Agriculture and the governing authority of Grady County. (2) That said tracts of land leased to Grady County be used by Grady County. (3) That the terms and conditions of any lease agreement executed pursuant to the authority of this resolution shall be as agreed upon by the Commissioner of Agriculture and the governing authority of Grady County. Senator Holloway of the 12th offered the following amendment: Amend the House substitute to SR 144 by adding on line 10, Page 5, after the word "Commission" the following: ", or the Governor, whichever the case may be,". TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2953 Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the House substitute to SR 144 be agreed to as amended. On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SR 144 was agreed to as amended by the Senate. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The Second Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 247 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB 247 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Al Holloway Senator, 12th District Pierre Howard, Jr. Senator, 42nd District Virginia Shapard Senator, 28th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 72nd District /s/ Ward Edwards Representative, 110th District /s/ Michael J. Egan Representative, 25th District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and re lating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), so as to increase to twelve cents ($.12) per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by State officers, officials and employees in operating private motor vehicles while engaged in the service of the State or any agency thereof; to pro vide for exceptions; to provide for additional reimbursement for parking and toll fees incurred while so engaged, regardless of the ownership of 2954 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, the vehicle; to amend Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, ex penses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the State Auditor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 of said Act, which reads as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the various Departments, Institutions, Boards, Bureaus, and Agencies of the State shall be paid 10 cents per mile as traveling expense when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by auto mobile, except as provided otherwise in the General Appropriations Act. This section shall not apply to officers, officials, and employees traveling in State owned automobiles or rental automobiles.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the Execu tive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of State Government, except members of the General Assembly who shall be paid as otherwise provided by law, shall be paid 12 cents per mile as traveling expense and shall, in addition to mileage, be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees, when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by automobile. Mileage shall not be recoverable by such officers, officials, and employees traveling in State-owned automobiles or rental automobiles." Section 2. Code Section 40-1802, relating to the salary, expenses, duties and bond of the State Auditor, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from said Section, the following: "The State Auditor shall be paid a salary of $6,000 per annum, payable monthly, and shall also be paid his actual traveling ex penses while actually engaged in the performance of his official duties, to be proved by his sworn itemized statement and approved by the Governor: Provided that the salary of the State Auditor shall be increased by the amount of $1,000 for each five years of continuous service as an employee or official in the State Depart ment of Audits up to and including 20 years.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Travel- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2955 ing expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law.", so that when so amended Code Section 40-1802 shall read as follows: "40-1802. Salary, expenses, duties, and bond of State Auditor. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Auditor shall receive an annual salary of $35,000. Traveling expenses of the State Auditor shall be paid as may otherwise be provided for by law. The State Auditor shall devote his entire time to the performance of the duties of his office, and shall give bond to be filed with and approved by the Comptroller General, in the sum of $10,000, payable to the Governor and his successors in office, conditioned that he shall truly and faithfully perform the duties of his office and shall account for all public funds coming into his hands or under his control, the premium on which bond shall be paid by the State." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Second Conference Committee Report on HB 247 be adopted. On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Carter Dean of 6th Gillis Hamilton of 34th Holloway Hudgins Kennedy Kidd Pearce Riley Stephens Tysinger Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Barnes Bond Brown of 47th Coverdell Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Foster Garrard Hamilton of 26th Howard Hudson Langford Lester Lewis McGill Overby Reynolds Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Thompson Timmons Turner Young 2956 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Those not voting were Senators: Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Fincher Hill Holley McDowell McDuffie Tate Traylor Warren On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 12, nays 33; the motion was lost, and the Second Conference Committee Report on HB 247 was rejected. Senator Shapard of the 28th moved that a Third Conference Committee be appointed on HB 247. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the President appointed as a Third Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Reynolds of the 48th and Howard of the 42nd. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that a Second Conference Committee be appointed on the following bill of the Senate: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the President appointed as a Second Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Duncan of the 30th, Turner of the 8th and Lester of the 23rd. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a Second Conference Committee Report thereto: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to au thorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2957 The Second Conference Committee Report on SB 125 was as follows: Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on SB 125 has met and submits the following recommendations: That the Senate and House recede from their respective positions and that the attached Substitute to SB 125 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE /s/ J. Ebb Duncan Senator, 30th District /s/ Jimmy Lester Senator, 23rd District /s/ Loyce W. Turner Senator, 8th District . Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE /s/ Frank I. Bailey Representative, 72nd District /s/ Charles L. Carnes Representative, 43rd District /s/ Rudolph Johnson Representative, 72nd District A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allow able by contract; to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, so as to provide certain requirements relative to transfer fees for the transfer of real property involved in deeds to secure debt; to provide for other matters relative thereto; 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 GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 57-101, to read as follows: "57-101. Legal rate of interest; rate higher than nine per centum forbidden.--The legal rate of interest shall be seven per centum per annum, where the rate per centum is not named in the contract, and any higher rate must be specified in writing, but in no event shall any person, company, or corporation reserve, charge, or take for any loan or advance of money, or forbearance to enforce the collection of any sum of money, any rate of interest greater than nine per centum per annum, either directly or indirectly by way of commission for advances, discount, exchange, or by any contract or contrivance or device whatever." 2958 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Section 2. Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section between Code Section 67-1301 and Code Section 67-1302 to be desig nated Code Section 67-1301.1 and to read as follows: "67-1301.1 Requirements relative to transfer fees for the trans fer of real property involved in deeds to secure debt. When the grantor of a deed to secure debt transfers the real property securing the debt to a third party, and the grantor is relieved from liability on the obligation of the deed to secure debt, a transfer fee not to exceed 1% of the outstanding loan balance on the deed to secure debt may be charged such grantor, but in any such transfer when the grantor is not relieved from liability on the obligation of the deed to secure debt, such transfer fee may not exceed $75.00 or 1/2 of 1% of the outstanding loan balance, whichever amount is greater." Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconsti tutional, 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 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 invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Duncan of the 30th moved that the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 125 be adopted. On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Bond Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Doss Duncan Eldridge Fincher Foster Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Lester Lewis McDowell McGill Overby Pearce Riley Russell Starr TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2959 Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those voting in the negative were Senators : Barker Barnes Dean of 31st Robinson Shapard Tate Thompson Those not voting were Senators : Ballard Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Garrard Hill Holley Howard Langford McDuffie Reynolds Stephens Traylor On the adoption of the Second Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 35, nays 7, and the Second Conference Committee Report on SB 125 was adopted. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Ga. Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate substitute to HB 896 be insisted upon. On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate substitute to HB 896 was insisted upon. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: HB 150. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Cole and Foster of the 6th 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 local sales and use tax under certain conditions. 2960 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate amendments Numbers Two and Three were as follows: Senate Amendment No. 2: Amend HB 150 by deleting from Page 9, line 10, the words "and every year following". Senate Amendment No. 3: Amend HB 150 by deleting from Page 9, lines 33 and 34, and By deleting from Page 10, lines 1 through 14. Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the Senate recede from its amendments Number Two and Number Three to HB 150. On the motion, Senator McDowell of the 2nd called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Bell Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 31st Duncan Eldridge Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Langford Lester Lewis McDuffie McGill Pearce Riley Robinson Russell Starr Stumbaugh Summers Tate Timmons Turner Tysinger Young Those voting in the negative were Senators: Ballard Barker Barnes Bond Dean of 6th Doss Foster Kidd McDowell Overby Reynolds Shapard Thompson Warren Those not voting were Senators: Fincher Hill Holley Hudgins Stephens Sutton Traylor TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2961 On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and Senate amendments Number Two and Three to HB 150 were receded from. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House insists on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Ga. Chapter 91-1A, to be known as the State Properties Code of Georgia. The Speaker has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate the following members thereto: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Jones of the 126th and Twiggs of the 4th. The House insists on its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Con ference to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 165. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, as amended, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Howard of the 19th, Fraser of the 139th and Jackson of the 9th. The House has passed, as amended, the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 272. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Police Academy Act, to provide that the Board of Public Safety shall have authority over the 2962 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Georgia Police Academy; to repeal that portion of said Act establishing a Georgia Police Academy Board. The House has appointed a Third Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by certain people, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by them. The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members thereof: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th and Egan of the 25th. The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 214. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents. The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to provide for a Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members shall be subject to the rules of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2963 HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Georgia Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 896, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adhered to its substitute to HB 896. The President appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Brown of the 47th, Eldridge of the 7th and Starr of the 44th. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering Conference Committee Report Number Three: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, so as to increase to twelve cents per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by employees of the State or any agency thereof. The Third Conference Committee Report on HB 247 was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 247 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB 247 be adopted. FOR THE SENATE: /s/ W. D. Ballard Senator, 45th District /s/ Pierre Howard, Jr. Senator, 42nd District /s/ Steve Reynolds Senator, 48th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Frank I. Bailey, Jr. Representative, 72nd District /s/ Ward Edwards Representative, 110th District Michael J. Egan Representative, 25th District 2964 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), so as to increase to twelve cents ($.12) per mile the rate at which the State reimburses expenses incurred by State officers, officials and employees in operating private motor vehicles while engaged in the service of the State or any agency thereof; to provide for exceptions; to provide for additional reimbursement for parking and toll fees incurred while so engaged, regardless of the ownership of the vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. An Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and em ployees of the State or any agency thereof, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1125), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 of said Act, which reads as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the various Departments, Institutions, Boards, Bureaus, and Agencies of the State shall be paid 10 cents per mile as traveling expense when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by auto mobile, except as provided otherwise in the General Appropriations Act. This section shall not apply to officers, officials, and employees traveling in State owned automobiles or rental automobiles.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. The officers, officials and employees of the Execu tive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of State Government, except members of the General Assembly who shall be paid as otherwise provided by law, shall be paid 12 cents per mile as traveling ex pense and shall, in addition to mileage, be reimbursed for actual ex penses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees, when traveling in the service of the State or any agency thereof by automobile. Mileage shall not be recoverable by such officers, officials, and em ployees traveling in State-owned automobiles or rental automobiles." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Reynolds of the 48th moved that the Third Conference Committee Report on HB 247 be adopted. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2965 On the adoption of the Third Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Ballard Banks Barker Bell Bond Brantley Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Duncan Eldridge Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Hamilton of 34th Holloway Howard Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stephens Stumbaugh Summers Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Voting in the negative were Senators Hudgins and Sutton. Those not voting were Senators: Barnes Fincher Hill Holley Overby Pearce Traylor On the adoption of the Third Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 47, nays 2, and the Third Conference Committee Report on HB 247 was adopted. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 272. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend an Act known as the Georgia Police Academy Act, approved March 3, 1962, to provide that the Board of Public Safety shall have authority over the Georgia Police Academy; to repeal that portion of said Act establishing a Georgia Police Academy Board. The House amendments were as follows: Amendment No. 1: Amend SB 272 by adding a period after the word "system" on line 27, Page 2, and striking the remainder of Section 4(b). 2966 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, Amendment No. 2: Amend SB 272 by adding in the title on line 26 of Page 1, immedi ately preceding the phrase "to provide an effective date", the following: "to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, so as to authorize certain members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety to retain their weapons and badges upon leaving the service of the division under honorable conditions; to provide for regulations;". By renumbering Section 7 and Section 8 as Section 8 and Section 9, respectively, and adding a new Section 7 to read as follows: "Section 7. An Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first paragraph of Section 9, after the words 'State of Georgia', the following: '; provided, however, that after a member has accumulated 25 years of service in the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, upon leaving the division under honorable conditions such member shall be entitled as part of his compensation to retain his weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner', so that when so amended, the first paragraph of Section 9 shall read as follows: 'The Director of the Department of Public Safety shall, within the limit of the appropriation, provide the members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety with proper uniforms, suitable to the season, and also with emergency and first aid out fits, weapons, horses, horse equipment, motor vehicles with radio equipment, if such be available, and all other necessary supplies and equipment for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, the same to remain the property of the State of Georgia; pro vided, however, that after a member has accumulated 25 years of service in the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, upon leaving the division under honorable conditions such member shall be entitled as part of his compensation to retain his weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner.' " Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the House amendments to SB 272 be agreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the House amendments to SB 272 were agreed to. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto: TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2967 SB 214. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A bill to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy. The House substitute was as follows: A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter 47-10A to regulate and require disclosure of certain actions by lobbyists and registered agents; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for a definition; to require certain persons to identify themselves and to file reports with the State Ethics Commission; to provide for forms; to provide for contents of such reports; to provide for time limitations; to provide for reporting of expenditures and the conditions, practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide that such reports shall be public records and shall be available and open for public inspection and copying; to provide for the suspension or modification of reporting requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for actions to con test the propriety of certain orders and limitations on such actions; to provide for investigations and audits; to provide that certain acts or omissions shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA: Section 1. Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 47-10, a new Code Chapter, to be designated as Code Chapter 47-10A, to read as follows: "CODE CHAPTER 47-10A LOBBYISTS; FINANCIAL REPORTING 47-1001A. Policy.--The General Assembly hereby declares that it is the policy of the State of Georgia to protect the integrity of the democratic process and to afford the people with the fullest opportunity to petition their government for the redress of griev ances and to express freely their opinions; and to preserve and maintain the integrity of governmental processes, it is necessary that the identity, expenditures and activities of certain persons and organizations that engage in efforts to influence the General As sembly be publicly and regularly disclosed. 2968 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 47-1002A. Definition.--As used in this Chapter 'person' means an individual person, firm, corporation, association, partnership, Department Head, Deputy Department Head, Administrative As sistant to Department Head or Department of the State of Georgia or other organization. 47-1003A. Persons required to report.--Any person aiding or opposing, directly or indirectly, the enactment of a bill or bills or resolution or resolutions by either House of the General Assembly shall wear an identification badge displaying his or her name and the organization being represented and shall file the reports required by Code Section 47-1004A if, during any legislative session, such person receives or expends funds for the purpose of influencing legislation or persons who administer funds appropriated by the General Assembly. 47-1004A. Reports; filing; contents.-- (a) Any person required to file reports under the provisions of Code Section 47-1003A shall file such reports by the 10th day of each month during which the General Assembly is in session and by the 10th day of each calendar quarter in which the General Assembly is not in session. Such reports shall be filed with the State Ethics Commission on forms prescribed by the State Ethics Commission. Such reports shall contain the following information for the preceding twelve month period: (1) The name and address of the person required to make such report. (2) A list of each expenditure made at a single time and place in excess of $50.00 on each individual, showing the exact amount of each such expenditure, the beneficiary or beneficiaries of each such expenditure, the purpose or reason for each such expenditure, and the date and to whom the expenditure was made; provided, however, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to group functions of 50 or more persons. (b) The Commission, after hearing, by order may suspend or modify any of the reporting requirements hereunder in a particular case if it finds that literal application of this Code Chapter works a manifestly unreasonable hardship and if it also finds that such suspension or modifica n will not frustrate the purposes of this Chapter. Any such suspension or modification shall be only to the extent necessary to substantially relieve the hardship. The Com mission shall act to suspend or modify any reporting requirements only if it deems that facts exist that are clear and convincing proof of the findings required hereunder. Any citizen shall have standing to bring an action in the Superior Court of Fulton County to contest the propriety of any order entered hereunder within one year from the date of entry of such order. 47-1005A. Reports; public records.--The reports required to be TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2969 filed under the provisions of Code Section 47-1004A shall be public records and shall be available and open for public inspection and copying at a charge not to exceed actual cost, during normal busi ness hours. 47-1006A. Investigations; audits.--The State Ethics Commis sion is hereby authorized to make investigations and perform audits to determine the accuracy of information contained in the reports filed with the Commission under Code Section 47-1004A or to determine whether any person required to file a report has failed to do so. It shall be the duty of the State Ethics Commission to enforce the provisions of this Code Chapter. 47-1007A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association or organization to appoint or employ more than two persons who are required to register with the Secretary of State for the purpose of aiding or opposing directly or indirectly any legislation before the General Assembly. A violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a person, firm, corporation, association or organization shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. 47-1008A. Violations; penalties.--It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to file a report required by this Code Chapter or to file a fraudulent report or a report containing any statement or information which he knows or should have known to be false or to fail to file any required report withh, the required time period. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. 47-1009A. Rules; regulations; forms.--The State Ethics Com mission is hereby authorized to prescribe forms necessary or con venient to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Code Chapter and to adopt rules prescribing procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code Chapter." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the House substitute to SB 214 be disagreed to. On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the House substitute to SB 214 was disagreed to. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: 2970 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 238. By Senators Holloway of the 12th, Foster of the 50th, Riley of the 1st and others: A resolution commending Honorable Zell Miller. The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto: SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to provide for a Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members shall be subject to the rules of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. House Amendment Number One was as follows: Amend SB 16 as follows: 1. By adding- in the title before the words "to provide for an effec tive date" the following: "to authorize the Board of Public Safety to provide for hazard ous duty pay; to provide for penalties;". 2. By changing the following: "(5)" on page 6, line 13, to "(6)" and adding a new number (5) to read as follows: "(5) The Board of Public Safety shall be authorized to grant hazardous duty incentive pay in amount of $25.00 per month, which shall be in addition to any other compensation, to troopers and of ficers within the Uniform Division who are assigned to duty posts throughout the State which operate on a twenty-four hour schedule and which are created or may be created for the purpose of enforc ing the traffic laws and criminal laws of this State. To be eligible for such hazardous duty incentive pay, such troopers and officers shall: (i) have an actual tour of duty, (ii) be engaged in the enforcement of traffic laws or criminal laws or both at least eighty hours per month, and (iii) work at least sixteen of such eighty hours in paragraph (ii) above either on weekends or from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on the days of Monday through Friday. The certification of completion of tours of duty under hazard ous conditions which entitle such troopers and officers to hazardous TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2971 duty incentive pay shall be made monthly by the post commanders or assistant post commanders. Any officer or employee of the Department of Public Safety found to have knowingly falsified the number of hours of duty under hazardous conditions shall be terminated from the Department." House Amendment Number Two was as follows: Amend SB 16 as follows: 1. By striking from the title the words: "to provide that no such employee made subject to such rules and regulations shall be compensated at a lesser initial salary than that which he is earning on the date this Act becomes law;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to include provisions relative to compensation; to include provisions relative to promotions;". 2. By striking from Section 1 the following: "(1) No such employee shall be compensated at a lesser initial salary than the salary the employee is earning on the date this Sec tion becomes a law;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(1) Each such employee shall be compensated at a rate five per cent greater than the salary such employee is earning on the date this Section becomes law. Provided, however, that any general pay increase for Merit System employees appropriated during the 1975 session of the General Assembly shall be in addition to said five percent, but no such employee shall receive a 'six-month work ing test increase' during fiscal year 1976. Provided, further, that in addition to any other compensation he receives, the Commanding Officer shall receive the sum of $1,500.00 per annum as an expense allowance;". 3. By striking the quotation marks at the end of Section 1 and add ing a new subsection to be known as subsection (h) to read as follows: "(h) Promotions within the Department of Public Safety shall be under the following procedure: the Governor shall establish a Promotion Board within the Department of Public Safety to be composed of seven members of said Department. The Commanding Officer shall recommend for promotion those personnel in the Battalion he deems should be promoted. Any such recommendation must be made to the Promotion Board. The Promotion Board shall review all such recommendations and make its own recommendations 2972 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, thereon to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall review all such recommendations and make his recommendations to the Board of Public Safety, which shall have the final authority to grant promotions within the Department. The Commissioner shall recom mend for promotion such personnel in the Headquarters Staff as he deems should be promoted. The Commissioner's recommendations shall be made directly to the Board of Public Safety. The Board of Public Safety may make promotions within the Department of Public Safety without any recommendations." Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate disagree to House Amendment Number One and offered the following amendment to House Amend ment Number Two to SB 16: Amendment Number 2 to SB 16 by striking the same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Amend SB 16 as follows: 1. By striking from the title the words: "to provide that no such employee made subject to such rules and regulations shall be compensated at a lesser initial salary than that which he is earning on the date this Act becomes law;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to include provisions relative to compensation; to include provisions relative to promotions;". 2. By striking from lines 2 and 3 of Page 5 the following: "which may hereafter amend", and inserting- in lieu thereof the following: "approved March 13, 1975, amending". 3. By striking from Section 1 the following: "(1) No such employee shall be compensated at a lesser initial salary than the salary the employee is earning on the date this Section becomes law;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(1) During fiscal year 1976-77 such employees shall be com pensated on the following pay grades: Trooper Trooper 1st Class Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 17 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2973 Corporal Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Major The Commanding- Officer Pay Grade 18 Pay Grade 19 Pay Grade 20 Pay Grade 21 Pay Grade 22 Pay Grade 23;". 4. By striking the quotation marks at the end of Section 1 and adding a new subsection to be known as subsection (h) to read as follows: "(h) Promotions to ranks of Corporal through Lieutenant shall be made on the basis of merit in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Periodic performance rankings shall be made, not less than annually, of each sworn member through the grade of Lieutenant, ranking each member according to his relative position within his post or section. Each supervisor shall rank those members under his supervision." On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate disagreed to House Amendment Number One and agreed to House Amend ment Number Two to SB 16 as amended by the Senate. The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted: SR 239. By Senator Riley of the 1st: A resolution relative to adjournment. The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a Conference Committee Report thereto: HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Lee of the 72nd and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Ga. Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. The Conference Committee Report was as follows: The Conference Committee on HB 896 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions 2974 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, and that the Senate Substitute to HB 896 be adopted with the following amendments: By striking from line 13, Page 7, the word "two", and inserting in lieu thereof the word "three", and by striking from line 16, Page 7, the word "two", and inserting in lieu thereof the word "three", and by striking from lines 17, 18 and 19, on Page 7, the following: "; and two citizens appointed by the Governor for terms ending on April 1st in each odd numbered year". FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Terrell A. Starr Senator, District 44 /s/ M. Parks Brown Senator, District 47 /s/ Frank Eldridge Senator, District 7 Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Carlton Colwell Representative, District 4, /s/ Herbert Jones Representative, District 126 /s/ Ralph Twiggs Representative, District 4, Senator Brown of the 47th moved that the Conference Committee Report on HB 896 be adopted. On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were Senators: Banks Barker Barnes Bell Bond Broun of 46th Brown of 47th Carter Coverdell TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2975 Dean of 6th Dean of 31st Doss Eldridge Poster Garrard Gillis Hamilton of 26th Holloway Howard Hudgins Hudson Kennedy Kidd Langford Lester Lewis McDowell McDuffie McGill Overby Pearce Reynolds Riley Robinson Russell Shapard Starr Stumbaugh Summers Sutton Tate Thompson Timmons Turner Tysinger Warren Young Those not voting were Senators: Ballard Brantley Duncan Pincher Hamilton of 34th Hill Holley Stephens Traylor On the adoption of the Conference Committee Report, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Conference Committee Report on HB 896 was adopted. The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President: The House has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 38. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A resolution urging the State Department of Transportation to continue design and actual work studies on the West Georgia Tollway. The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate; to-wit: SB 218. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city. SB 221. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill establishing a Municipal Court of the City of Atlanta, as amended, so as to change the cost deposit requirement and the costs charged by the clerk and marshal of said court. 2976 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 222. By Senator Stephens of the 36th: A bill to amend Code Section 36-606, as amended, so as to provide that certain counties shall acquire a fee simple title to property condemned upon payment of the condemnation money. SB 374. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Hudson of the 35th and Garrard of the 37th: A bill to provide that in all municipalities of this State having a popula tion of 400,000 or more, each school bus driver shall be in good physical and mental health and of good moral character. SB 390. By Senator McDuffie of the 19th: A bill to authorize and direct the Election Superintendent of Dodge County to hold an election on the question of establishing an elective Board of Education of Dodge County. SR 168. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Hudson of the 35th, Hamilton of the 34th and others: A resolution relative to the Atlanta Board of Education. SR 7. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution to amend a Resolution creating the Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in State Government, so as to make certain changes in the membership thereof. SB 7. By Senator Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 59-120, relating to the compensation of court bailiffs and payment of expense allowance to jurors, so as to change the maximum compensation. SB 29. By Senator Duncan of the 30th: A bill to amend an Act creating a Retirement System for Teachers, so as to provide additional circumstances under which members of the System may establish prior service credit. SB 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts so as to change the provisions relating to the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2977 SB 41. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 88-29, known as the Georgia Medical Consent Law, so as to change the provisions relating to the care and treatment of the mentally ill. SB 76. By Senators Bell of the 5th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A bill to amend an Act providing that a person eighteen years of age or over may donate his blood, so as to change the age required for making such donation. SB 82. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to permit certain teachers an option of remaining a member or be coming a member of a local retirement fund. SB 121. By Senator Overby of the 49th: A bill to amend an Act relating to the Department of Revenue and ad ministration of the tax laws, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall furnish such legal services as may be necessary. SB 152. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to provide that the Department of Human Resources may recover overpayments of public assistance from recipients either by a civil action or by reduction of future assistance. SB 88. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A bill to amend Code Section 79A-811, relating to certain prohibited acts, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture deliver, distribute, dispense, ad minister, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana. SB 260. By Senators Banks of the 17th, Kennedy of the 4th, Lewis of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an Act providing that the costs of the case and expenses of the trial involving an inmate of the State Prison System shall be borne by the State Board of Corrections under certain conditions. SB 262. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Correctional Industries Act", so as to authorize the Administration to compensate certain in mates employed in correctional industries out of funds arising from the sale of services provided by or produced from the work of inmates. 2978 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 248. By Senators Warren of the 43rd, Stumbaugh of the 55th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to provide requirements relative to certain types of warehouses or storage spaces; to provide for definitions and exclusion; to provide for certain required information. SB 246. By Senator Warren of the 43rd: A bill to amend an Act making certain practices of real estate brokers unlawful, so as to provide that certain solicitation activities of real estate brokers, real estate salesmen or their agents shall be unlawful. SB 255. By Senator Broun of the 46th: A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that eligible students must be full-time students as of the beginning of each school term for which such grant is paid. SB 197. By Senators Lewis of the 21st, Banks of the 17th and Barnes of the 33rd: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act", so as to designate the Department of Human Resources as the State Information Agency and to provide for its duties. SB 323. By Senator Langford of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, so as to provide for lawful hours for bait shrimping; to require bonds of persons. SB 330. By Senator Brantley of the 56th: A bill to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta, so as to change the corporate limits of said City. SB 336. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Chapter 40-19, relating to the Supervisor of Purchases, as amended, so as to provide that departments of this State and its political subdivisions have to obtain all goods, wares, or merchandise from the Director of Corrections. SB 362. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", as amended, so as to repeal the current provisions regarding the perfection and foreclosure of mechanics' liens on vehicles. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2979 SB 400. By Senator Sutton of the 9th: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1106, relating to riding in house trailers, so as to limit the provisions of said Section to towed house trailers. SR 57. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Doss of the 52nd: A resolution creating the Health Laws Study Committee. SR 84. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Ga., to Mr. George E. Youngblood. SR 85. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Ga., to Mr. George E. Youngblood. SR 99. By Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A resolution designating the honeybee as the official State insect. SR 100. By Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and others: A resolution relative to the Fox Theater building. SR 96. By Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to amplify the areas of regulation of outdoor advertising and junk yards and the acquisition of necessary property interests adjacent to the Fed eral-Aid Highway System. SR 139. By Senators Lester of the 23rd and Riley of the 1st: A resolution creating the Freeport Tax Study Committee. SR 140. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Hudson of the 35th: A resolution creating the Blue Laws Study Committee. SR 171. By Senator Dean of the 6th: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Department of Trans portation to designate a bridge in Wayne County, Georgia, as the "John Henry Lane, Jr., Bridge". 2980 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House, to-wit: HB 40. By Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st and others: A bill to provide that no company extending credit may discriminate in the extending of credit or the making of loans on the basis of sex, race, religion or marital status. HR 33. By Representative Adams of the 36th: A resolution compensating Roy L. Cash. HB 338. By Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th and Adams of the 36th: A bill to revise laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles upon the highways of the State and to establish new laws relating there to. HR 133. By Representative Greer of the 43rd: A resolution to compensate Miss Carole K. Brown. HB 894. By Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ware of the 68th, Bray of the 70th and others: A bill to amend Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the registration, regulation, development and operation of prepaid legal services plans. HB 1106. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st: A bill to provide for an Act known as the Georgia Special Adult Of fender Act of 1975; to create a special Adult Offender Division under the State Board of Corrections. HB 1165. By Representatives Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for an additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit so as to change the compensation of the full-time court reporters. HB 1166. By Representatives Whitmire of the 9th, Irvin of the 10th and Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A bill providing for and authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish farmers markets in this State and to authorize the Commis sioner of Agriculture to make necessary rules and regulations to prop- TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2981 erly conduct such markets and to provide for embargoes and prohibit the sale of vegetables, fruits, truck crops and other farm crops found unfit for food. The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 196. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Bray of the 70th, Burton of the 47th and Tolbert of the 56th: A bill to amend Code Section 34-1505 relating to a recount or recanvass of the votes so as to provide for an automatic recount of the vote in certain circumstances. HB 381. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten and Carter of the 146th and Sizemore of the 136th: A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority so as to exempt the Authority from certain taxes. HB 605. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Lane of the 40th and others: A bill to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation shall transport, pursuant to a contract, garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same; to provide exceptions. HB 941. By Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A bill to amend Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to provide for a new Code Chapter relative to prejudgment garnishments. The House has adopted the report of the Second Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 17. By Representatives Ware of the 68th, Greer of the 43rd "., Oastleberry of the lllth: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for additional definitions; to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to minimum insur ance coverage for motor vehicles; to change the provisions relating to survivors' benefits. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: 2982 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, HB 376. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Smith of the 78th and Hutchinson of the 13'3rd: A bill to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to exercise jurisdiction over safety of motor vehicles and over the drivers of motor vehicles operating as motor contract carriers or motor common carriers. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 568. By Representatives Nix, Edwards and Harrison of the 20th and others: A bill to repeal Chapter 61-4 of the Code consisting of Sections 61-401 through 61-407 relating to distress warrants; to establish a new Chapter 61-4 of the Code relating to distress warrants; to provide that landlords shall have power to distrain for rents. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 580. By Representative Murphy of the 18th: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Agency Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to provide for a minimum percentage of each bond issue to be placed in the capital reserve fund. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bills of the House, to-wit: HB 858. By Representatives Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th and others: A bill to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to prohibit the employment of certain persons as teachers. HB 859. By Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A bill to amend Code Section 24-A-1403, relating to the place of deten tion of children under the jurisdiction of juenile courts in order to pro vide for places of detention and circumstances relating thereto. HB 896. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Colwell of the 4th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to revise, classify, consolidate and supersede the present State Properties Code and to establish a new codification of laws relating TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2983 thereto, which codification shall be contained in Code of Ga. Chapter 91-1A, to be known and cited as the State Properties Code of Georgia. The House has adopted the report of the Third Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 247. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and others: A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by certain persons so as to increase certain reimbursed expenses. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 100. By Senators Stephens of the 36th and Bond of the 39th: A bill to provide for the compensation of the sheriff of certain counties, and the procedure in connection with the payment thereto; to provide for an effective date; to specifically repeal certain laws. The House has adopted the report of the Second Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 72. By Senators Garrard of the 37th and Shapard of the 28th: A bill to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Ga.; to provide for a short title; to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Georgia Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties. The House has adopted the report of the Second Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 125. By Senators Duncan of the 30th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 57-101, relating to the legal rate of interest, so as to change the legal rate of interest allowable by contract; to authorize a lender to charge a service fee on any loan in addition to interest. The House recedes from its position in amending the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: 2984 JOURNAL OP THE SENATE, SB 149. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th and Starr of the 44th: A bill to amend Code Section 13-203.2, relating to the expansion or ex tension of existing bank facilities, so as to provide for the installation of automated teller facilities or point-of-sale terminals. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to House amendment No. 2 and recedes from House amendment No, 1 to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit: SB 16. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Riley of the 1st and others: A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for a Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide that members of the named areas be subject to the rules and regulations of the State Merit System of Personnel Adminis tration. The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 144. By Senator Holloway of the 12th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Lee and Dougherty Counties, Georgia. The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit: SR 239. By Senator Riley of the 1st: A resolution relative to adjournment. The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, to-wit: HB 908. By Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Adams of the 14th, Kilgore of the 65th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 68A-1002, authorizing police officers to remove vehicles, so as to authorize police officers to remove a vehicle which is stopped on a controlled access highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways when such vehicle has been stopped for more than a certain period of time or when such vehicle constitutes a traffic hazzard. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2985 SECRETARY OF STATE State Capitol Atlanta 30334 March 25, 1975 Honorable Hamilton McWhorter Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Hamilton: I am enclosing herewith certified copy of a list of those registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearances as of March 21, 1975, for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. With best wishes, I am Sincerely your friend, /s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the two pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 318 though 346), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1975 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Friday, March 21, 1975, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws 1970. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 25th day of March, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Ninety-ninth. /s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State 318. J. Stanley Hawkins Cousins Properties, Inc. 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 319. Peg Nugent Self 2250 Cheshire Bridge Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 2986 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, 320. Roy L. Cross Georgia Independent Oilmen's Association 4 Executive Park East Room 365 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 321. W. Stell Huie Registered Agent MARTA Georgia Bankers Association State Bar of Georgia Suite 800 Pulton Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 322. Tom Harrold, Jr. Georgia Association of Convenience Stores Post Office Box 1744 Athens, Georgia 30601 323. George E. Swanson, Jr. Trust Division Georgia Bankers Association 1420 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 324. Sanford A. Cohn Levine, D'Alessio & Cohn 1614 Fulton National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303 325. C. W. S. Home Federal Land Bank of Columbia 1401 Hampton Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 326. Robert A. Darr Federal Land Bank of Columbia 1401 Hampton Street Columbia, South Carolina 29202 327. A. R. Tuten Federal Land Bank of Columbia 227 Holmesville Avenue Baxley, Georgia 31513 328. Roy Malone Georgia Production Credit Assn. Route 1 Dexter, Georgia 31019 329. Barbara Muntean Clayton County Education Assn. 6073 Kathie Court Ellenwood, Georgia 30049 330. Michael W. Broadbear Downside Risk, Inc. 2310 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303 331. C. D. Ellington Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Atlanta 200 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 332. Karen Bedingfield Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain Street Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 333. Bettye Lowe Concerned Citizens for Moral and Social Decency 4465 Harris Trail, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327 334. Felton H. Gordon Georgia Podiatry Association 3384 Peachtree Road, N. E. Suite 875 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 335. David F. Masters SAVE 240 Flint River Road Apartment L-3 Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 336. Jule W. Felton, Jr. Georgia Security Dealers Assn. 3300 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30301 337. Julia Dyar Georgia Press Association 1075 Spring Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 338. Gerald L. Fowler Farm Credit Banks of Columbia Post Office Box 0 Greenville, Georgia 30222 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2987 339. J. A. Johnson Farm Credit Banks of Columbia Post Office Box 111 Madison, Georgia 30650 340. Edward L. Parker, Jr. Georgia Premium Finance Assn. 2241 Dogwood Lane Atlanta, Georgia 30345 341. Elizabeth Buyle The Atlanta Regional Commission 100 Peachtree Street Suite 910 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 342. John A. Blackmon Carrol Reddic 2400 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303 343. Mary Lyons Gould National Organization for Women 1150 Collier Road, N. W. Apartment M-5 Atlanta, Georgia 30318 344. Judy Harbison Georgia Association of Educators 1935 Robin Circle Milledgeville, Georgia 31061 345. Brenda Knight Georgia Association of Educators 1980 Briarcliff Road Milledgeville, Georgia 31061 346. Martha Chesser Self 864 Beaverbrook Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 Senator Young of the 13th, Chairman of the Enrolling and Journals Sub committee, submitted the following report: Mr. President: Your Subcommittee on Enrolling and Journals has read and examined the following bills and 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 282. SB 196. SB 245. SB 60. SB 8. SB 13. SB 16. SB 22. SB 26. SB 30. SB 28. SB 31. SB 36. SB 37. SB 45. SB 50. SB 51. SB 52. SB 57. SB 62. SB 68. SB 70. SB 73. SB 324. SB 178. SB 102. 2988 SB 249. SB 83. SB 87. SB 89. SB 104. SB 109. SB 117. SB 123. SB 124. SB 129. SB 138. SB 158. SB 194. SB 205. SB 238. SB 240. SB 307. SB 10. SB 160. SB 171. SB 211. SB 213. SB 220. SB 225. SB 233. SB 244. SB 310. SB 351. SB 145. SB 157. SB 268. SB 273. SB 284. SB 369. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SB 1. SB 32. SB 66. SB 106. SB 112. SB 120. SB 132. SB 153, SB 161. SB 175. SB 176. SB 271. SB 328. SB 344. SB 364. SB 379. SB 382. SB 384. SR 163. SB 54. SB 101. SB 166. SB 189. SB 285. SB 295. SB 342. SB 362. SB 15. SB 333. SB 2. SB 38. SB 118. SB 141. SB 255. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 2989 SB 262. SB 311. SB 330. SB 361. SB 33. SB 99. SB 221. SB 296. SB 323. SB 363. SB 393. SB 406. SB 7. SB 41. SB 59. SB 76. SB 251. SB 292. SB 386. SB 349. SB 357. SB 398. SB 400. SR 84. SR 85. SR 116. SR 139. SB 29. SB 260. SB 395. SB 72. SB 82. SB 88. SB 100. SB 121. SB 125. SB 137. SB 147. SB 148. SB 149. SB 152. SB 163. SB 164. SB 169. SB 188. SB 191. SB 197. SB 218. SB 222. SB 236. SB 241. SB 243. SB 246. SB 247. SB 248. SB 272. SB 291. SB 294. SB 306. SB 308. SB 321. SB 334. SB 368. SB 374. SB 377. SB 387. 2990 SB 390. SB 394. SR 7. SR 36. SR 57. SR 96. SR 100. SR 109. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, SR 110. SR 140. SR 144. SR 151. SB 381. SR 168. SR 171. SR 99. Respectfully submitted, Young of the 13th District, Chairman. Pursuant to the provisions of SR 239, the President announced the Senate adjourned sine die at 12:00 o'clock Midnight March 25, 1975. Senate Journal Index 1975 Regular Session INDEX 2993 PARTI ALPHABETICAL SECTION Abandoned Motor Vehicles; change sale provisions, HB 710 . .. 1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1691 Abortion; written consent required by husband and wife, if living together, SB 270 ...... ..... ... . . . 474, 664, 729, 814, 944, 1451 Absentee Ballot; required in municipal primary and election, HB 687 . - .......... .. .. .. ' 1253, 1263, 1468, 1552, 1823, 1856 Absentee Elector; redefine in Elections Code, SB 253 . 420, 1344, 1474 Accident and Health Insurance; renewal premium provisions, HB 374 ........ ....... .. ... ..964, 974, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1418 Acts, Legislation, Declared Unconstitutional; State pay court costs, SB 378 .. ... . .......... ........._......_........._._._.._..... .... . 1542 Ad Valorem Property Tax Paid; income tax rebate, HB 1 ... .1599, 1604, 2232, 2235, 2586, 2643, 2853, 2885, 2896, 2920, 2938 Ad Valorem Tax; cities and counties may grant exemptions for certain land use, SR 113 . .......... .. . 970, 1267, 1347, 1483, 1516 Ad Valorem Tax; classification and assessment of inventory comprising tangible personal property, SR 58 .. ... 306, 1091, 1273, 1363, 1407 Ad Valorem Tax; eliminate application fee for homestead exemption, HB 383 .... ............. .709,710,1091,1275,1363,1424 Ad Valorem Tax; exempt property used for non-profit home for aged, SR 42 .. ........... ................. .. ..........194, 253, 317, 358, 407 Ad Valorem Tax for Education; increase homestead exemption for 62 year olds, certain income, SB 43 ................ ... . ........ ..... .....92, 203 Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 52 ...... . ......_........ ..................... ..._._....._...._............. 306 Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 59 .............................. ........306, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1915 Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption, certain 62 years olds, SR 161..... . --.1709 Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption for 62 years olds, certain income, SR 60 . ........... .. .............. ............ .. . 306, 1799, 1804, 1905, 1918 Ad Valorem Tax, Mobile Homes; procedures, SB 286.. .......... . ...... .. ........... . .................... 546, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1492 Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles; provisions for dealer's inventory, HB 778 . ............. ............. 1994,2001,2345,2353,2500,2551 Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles, Unpaid; tax commissioner's powers and duties, SB 227 ..... ...... . .... 304, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1906 Adequate Program for Education (APEG); amend relating to teacher allotment, SB 191........... ........ 298, 482, 519, 563, 571, 2930, 2989 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; amend relative to teachers'sick leave, SB 185 . ........... .............. .:..._..._..... ...........297,796 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; amend to provide for leave for school bus drivers, HB 224. .......... 1014, 1020, 1469, 1551, 1640, 1683 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; certification of teachers, principals, HB 671 ......... ........... .1540, 1546, 2005, 2009, 2253, 2309, 2321, 2339, 2447 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; certification requirements teachers, principals, SB 275. .................................... ....513 2994 INDEX Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change age of children for beginning school, SB 8 ....... - .... .... 60, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1016, 1284, 2987 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change beginning age for children, SB 25 ---- .----.--.-- -- .-- ......... ..85, 160 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change beginning age for school, HB 54 - ...... ....... .................. ..................... ...._..... ............153, 157 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change provisions relating to local units and capital outlay funds, SB 341 ....... ......... - ....... ....... -.-1017 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change provisions relating to preschool education, SB 402 ... ....... .. ........ . ..._.... .......... .---1868 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; independent school systems, pupil transportation, SB 57 ..... .. --.108, 309, 346, 433, 449, 717, 736, 2987 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; prohibit certain person employment as teacher, HB 858 ....... 1482, 1536, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2314, 2427, 2428, 2445, 2539, 2614, 2982 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; provide for isolated schools, HB 86 .... . ....... ...... ..... ......... ... - 295, 307, 482, 520, 563, 606, 607 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; provide for required consumer education course, SB 42 ...... ................... ....................... .....92, 796 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; repeal district power equalization provisions, SB 322 ....... ..._... ...._............................ ------.-..-788 Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; technical corrections, HB 791 ... .......... .......... .......... --1872, 1882, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2312 Adjournment, General Assembly; March 3 to March 7, HR 277..... 1433, 1442, 1454 Adjournment, General Assembly; March 7 to March 10, HR 301 ......... ----------..----------..--------------.---- 1482, 1535, 1536 Adjournment, General Assembly; March 13 to March 18, SR 167 ............................. -------------------- --------1831, 1850 Adjournment, General Assembly; March 21 to March 24, SR 196 ................................_......._._......_._...................._... ----2442, 2445 Adjournment Sine Die; relative to, SR 239 ....... ........................---------2973, 2984 Adjutant General and Assistants; Senate confirmation required for appointment, SB 278 ..... ......... ....... ......... .......514, 725, 797, 985, 1053, 1062 Administration Floor Leaders; Senate and House, salary, SB 111 ....... ...............139, 199, 256, 320, 325, 782, 1136, 1458, 1500, 1541, 1791, 1955, 2075 Administration Floor Leader, Senate; designated by Governor--............._......_.. 165 Administratinve Judge, State; create office, SB 122..... - ...............------..----.153 Administrative Procedure Act; change appeal provisions, SB 85 ......... ....... ..135, 517, 555, 563 Administrative Services Department; create small business assistance advisory council within, SB 15 ....... 61, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1281, 2564, 2565, 2988 Administrative Services Department; fidelity bonds for employees of Supervisor of Purchases, HB 673 .... ....1456, 1463, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2309 Adopted Child; inherit from adopted parents' relatives, HB 134 .......... ............ ...................... 336, 341, 978, 1027, 1110, 1122 Adult and Juvenile Probation Board; create, SB 210 ...._........................_.._.._..----301 Adult Offender Division; create, HB 1106 ...... ---2227, 2231, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2577, 2980 Adultery Cases; mother of illegitimate child competent witness, SB 199 .................._._..............._.... ------------299, 978, 1026, 1110, 1113 Advertising, Legal; change fees charged, SB 155 ... - .............__._._...._245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1336, 1594 Aetna Life and Casualty Company; compensate, HR 9 ...................... .............................. _.........._......._...._.1875, 1884, 2344, 2355, 2635 INDEX 2995 Aging Commission, State; recreate, SB 375 .................. ........1460, 1605, 1608 Agricultural Coliseum in Tifton, Georgia; recognizing need for, SR 215 - 2645 Agricultural Research Study Committee; create, SR 119 .... ........ 1018, 1717, 2881 Agriculture Commissioner; issue licenses relating to control of equine infectious anemia, SB 189 .. 298, 427, 485, 524, 535, 563, 566, 2415, 2988 Agriculture Department; change rules and regulations relating to farmers markets, HB 1166 ______ ....... 2340, 2344, 2451, 2461, 2666, 2869, 2980 Agriculture Experiment Station, University of Georgia; commend, HR 334 ..................... . ............... .. 1705, 1713, 1885, 1892, 2435, 2444 Agrirama Development Authority Employees; become members of Employees' retirement system, SB 63 __ 109, 1717, 1718, 1822, 1823 Agrirama Development Authority; enlarge membership, HB 352 ................. _______________ . ------____ _______ 336, 341, 661, 731, 814, 957 Agrirama Development Authority; exempt from certain taxes, SB 64 _________ ________ _____________ ______________ ______________ ..................110, 129 Agrirama Development Authority; exempt from certain taxes, HB 381 .. ._ ____ ________ ______ _ ...1874, 1881, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2518, 2981 Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; expenditure of $5,000 annually, SR 78 .............. 421, 1265, 1346, 1483, 1503 Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; oversee operations Development Authority, SR 77 ..__ .421, 666, 730, 814, 954 Agrirama Development Authority; power of eminent domain, SB 66 __ ___ _________ ...... _ __________ ____ 110, 310, 346, 433, 450, 2564, 2574, 2988 Air Quality Control; public health before economic cost, HB 721 _____________ ___________ _ _________ __._____________.1946, 1984, 2233, 2235, 2367, 2405 Albany-Dougherty County Payroll Development Authority; redefine terms in Act, HB 71 ....... _____________ ________________ 106, 112, 160, 201, 260 Alcohol and Drug Abuse; treatment under mental health services, SB 208 ____________ _______ -- -- . __..__.__________.. ________ ....301 Alcoholic Beverages Sales; payment by barter, trade or exchange of goods prohibited, SB 193 . _ _______ 298, 1341, 1474, 2046, 2051 Alcoholic Beverages; authorize use of inside service door, certain cases in retail stores, SB 230 ______ __ ________ _ 305, 551, 604, 689, 693 Alcoholic Beverages; change provisions relating to advertising, SB 232 _ ____ ... .... ............ ... _____ _ 305, 551, 604, 689, 694 Alcoholic Beverages; limit on sales, HB 413 __ 1493, 1535, 2003, 2009, 2253, 2300 Alcoholic Beverages; proceeds from disposition of contraband articles to counties, SB 179 ......................... 296, 481, 518, 563, 569 Alcoholic Beverages, Sale of on Sunday; Atlanta, HB 405 .. ..... .. .____ 2281, 2335 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Facilities Study Committee; create, SR 232 _ __________________ .....__.........___......................._........ .........2645, 2923, 2929 Alcoholism Treatment; change effective date of 1974 Act, HB 27 _ _______ __ ________ ..._.__.._. ..__...__.. . .. ______ ..__ 715, 721, 1023, 1099, 1280, 1310 Alcoholism; treatment required in group health and nonprofit hospital service contracts, SB 407 ....... .................................... 1996 Alexander, James R.; communication, contested election, District 43 _. ......... .___---- _____________________ __________........................ ---14, 24, 48, 50 Allenhurst Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 649 ________________ __________ .......... _------_.------ ............ --543, 548, 663, 733, 802 Alpharetta, City of; de-annex parcel of land, HB 366 --1013, 1019, 1342, 1476, 1565 Alpharetta Mayor; compensation, HB 368 _______ _____ -962, 971, 1091, 1276, 1350 Ambulances; public and private must be insured, HB 752 ______-.---.-_----.------ .------...------1995, 2001, 2348, 2355, 2500, 2545 Amendments to Constitution; provide procedures for initiative petition, SR 27 . _______ _.----____._______._.._----_...--________...._122 2996 INDEX American Legion Post 140 of Atlanta; commend, SR 210 ...... . ________________ ___ 2639 Anesthetists, Nurse; change provisions, SB 356 _______ 1086, 1469, 1555, 1639, 1669 Antifreeze Substances; provide for inspection and regulation, SB 51 ___ ..........._.__...._. _ __ 107, 159, 200, 274, 281, 1082, 2987 Appellate Practice Act; interlocutory appeals, HB 13 _ _ . ..................._........_......._.._........_._....336, 340, 1470, 1558, 2366, 2368, 2411 Appling County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation, HB 1184 ..__..._____ ____.._.____.___..______________1991, 2000, 2347, 2360, 2470 Appling County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices, HB 1050 _______________________ _____________ ................1597, 1602, 2454, 2460, 2649 Appling Water Authority; create, HB 136 ..__________..__. __._.____.___118, 123, 160, 202, 260 Appointments by Governor ______ ._...__ ____ 25, 218, 1140, 1778 Appointments: Adams, Honorable Wallace _________________. _ .._.,--__. ... ........_......_....................40, 240 Ainsworth, Dr. Stanley .___ ________________________________________________ ____________________ 34, 233 Anderson, Honorable John Henry, Jr. ............-------..--.--._.......................... 26, 222 Barrett, Honorable William _____ ........................................................_.......32, 230 Bazemore, Honorable Rupert W. ____________________ _ _________ .. . . 39, 239 Bellamy, Mrs. Verdelle B. _______ _________________________ ___________________ _ _ 32, 229 Bishop, Honorable Brice ____________________________________ __________________ . 27, 224 Bishop, Honorable Gerald _______ _______________________ ________________ _ 29, 226 Bishop, Honorable Julius F. ........ ____________ _________________________________________ 38, 238 Blanton, Honorable Hugh __ _____________________________________________________ ___.._______.1141, 1780 Blissit, Honorable James A. ..... __________ 35, 234 Bloodworth, Honorable Jimmy E. ............... _______________ _____ _ _____ ________1140, 1779 Boardman, Dr. William K. ____________________.._........_.___._._._______ . . ......_......._...1141, 1780 Bond, Honorable Edward __________ ______________________________________________________________ ____29, 226 Bowers, Professor Frank R. ___:________________.___________________ .. _______________ ___ 34, 233 Bozeman, Dr. W. F. ................................._.............................. __________________ 3'6, 235 Bradley, Dr. Paul L. .. ____________________________________ 37, 237 Bray, Honorable Hugh ___________________________________________________________ 29, 226 Bridges, Dr. Bernard J. ..... ______________________________ ______________ ______30, 228 Brown, Honorable Bernard L., Jr. _______________ ____________________ __________ ____32, 230 Carlton, Honorable Frank E. ________________ __________________________________________ 26, 223 Chilivis, Honorable Nickolas P. _ ........1140, 1779 Christian, Dr. J. D., Jr. ._ __ ________ ______.____.._...________ ................._...............38, 237 Clack, Honorable Billy J. ............._.........._............................... _____________.___1140, 1779 Clark, Honorable Gene _________________________________________ ..................... ______ .____32, 230 Clark, Mrs. Johnnie L. . __ ......____36, 236 Clemmons, Miss Estelle ___________.____.__.________________________...._____________.._____________________36, 235 Clifton, Honorable P. E. (Pete) ............................................................. ___ 33, 231 Cobis, Honorable Joe ______________________________________________________.____ ____________..__________29, 226 Coleman, Honorable Wade ___________________________________________________________________ 32, 229 Conger, Dr. A. B. ..._... ......... 38, 237 Cooper, Mrs. Patsy G. ...... ..--.._._. ._..._.__....._......____________..______1141, 1780 Cox, Honorable John .......__.......__._..._....__..27, 223 Crunkleton, Honorable John W. .__._... ________________33, 232 Cushman, Honorable James E. _.._..__......_.___._...._..._...____ 34, 233 Davis, Dr. Albert M. ..,,...._..._..._... .38, 237 Davis, Honorable Bill .________..___..._____.__.____..__..._____.._.__..____.__.._.._________.______1140, 1779 Davis, Honorable Dock H. ._______________..__,,__.....___________ .___....._..______..____......._____28, 224 Davis, Honorable Ernest B. .___........_......._._._.__,,....._._____.. 38, 238 Davis, Honorable William C. ..__________.._.....________._._._._....____________.......__ .........29, 226 INDEX 2997 Dennard, Honorable Thomas E., Jr. .--------------_..________34, 232 Denney, Honorable Felton -------- .---- --... _______...--...________28, 225 Dobbs, Honorable George _____________.,,..______--_______ ________________________________________ 32, 230 Dodd, Mrs. Marie W. ________ . .. __.._37, 236 Dorsey, Honorable Jasper N. ___._._.___..__.__.._______.__...__.____________,___________._.__.______38, 238 Duke, Dr. Hoyt B. __________ ....__._..____.._______ ........__...__._______..__... ____26, 223 Dyson, Honorable Gene ._ 38, 238 Ector, Honorable Howard .....__.--...,,___.__..,._.___._.... ___._...___..___....__.___. ...30, 227 Edwards, Honorable Harold H. ______------------_----------------- 31, 229 Engram, Dr. I. Dell, Jr. _______________ ...__......______..__. .__......_..._____..__... 33, 231 Eubanks, Honorable Robert J. .........................._ _______ ________ ....31, 228 Fallin, Honorable Billy G. .__._..._._._......._______.. 3'8, 238 Farmer, Honorable Leon, Jr. ..._______----._.__--_--______..__--____.--_...-_______.._____--___37, 237 Farrar, Honorable Curtis, Jr. _____________________________________________________..._______.__.._._.40, 240 Farris, Dr. Duncan .......... _______._______.._....._..__.,.. _____._.--________________________ 30, 228 Fellows, Honorable Steven A. .... __ ________ ____ _________ _______ ...... 35, 233 Fitzpatrick, Honorable Duross _ ............. ........ ...... _.__ --_ ........ _____1140, 1779 Fleetwood, Honorable John T., Sr. ..... ........ ... ____________ __ _______ _ ........... 38, 238 Franklin, Honorable H. Lehman, Jr. __. ........... _____ _________ ............. 29, 226 Frazer, Honorable Eley C. _____ _.__ ____________ ____ ______ __ __ 1141,1780 Garner, Mrs. C. A., Sr. ______________ ___________ __________ _______ 36,235 George, Honorable Eucle ___________ __ ______ _____ _ .._........_....._.. _______ 34, 233 Goldman, Mrs. Jo Ann ___-__...__--._._._--__...---____----__._.._.______-______...... 30, 227 Green, Mrs. Emily W. --------______.......................... __________________ 39, 240 Greene, Honorable Joseph C. __________________ _________________________ ----------_______39, 239 Griffin, Mrs. Robert S. (Genny) ......................___.._......_..._._._..........._......36, 235 Guest, Mrs. Mary Bryant ................................ .............._...._._...__.............. ....27, 223 Gunnin, Honorable Ray W. ......... ............... __ ._.__......_...______ 39, 238 Gunter, Honorable J. Fred .... .......................... ................................. ....28, 225 Haight, Dr. A. R. ____ . _______ ......... ..................... _____ __ ____________ ______ ___ 30, 228 Hardegree, Honorable William B. ................................ ______ .......... ...... 37, 237 Harris, Dr. Winfred ._.._.. _____ 35, 234 Hatcher, Mrs. Carolyn Boyd ... ............. ................... ............. ............. ....37, 236 Hawk, Dr. Judson L., Jr. ____ ________ ......._.............._......__............. ...............30, 227 Herbert, Ms. Anne W. _________________________ ....................._............_......_. 34, 233 Herrick, Dr. Allyn M. ........._........................_..................._..........._....... .____28, 225 Hill, Honorable Charles ............................. ..._...._...__......._.._._.__.................32, 230 Holland, Honorable Roy _______ .................................................... . ............__35, 234 Hoover, Honorable Wilbur _________ ....................... _ _______.._._...._... ........ 26, 222 Houchins, Honorable Homer A., Jr. ____________ ................................ ...37, 237 Huckabee, Honorable James .... _. ...... ._.___... .. _ __ ________ _____ _ ___ 33, 231 Huey, Honorable Ernest C. ______________ ................. ......__........._.............. --28, 225 Hulsey, Ms. Clarissa ...... __________ .................. ..... ____________________ ______ -27, 224 Hunt, Honorable George M. D. (John), III _ ________ _____ _____________ ____ ___ 35, 234 Jenkins, Honorable Charles W. .......... _ ................................................ 26, 222 Jerles, Dr. William R. ________ ______ .................................................. .....27, 224 Jones, Honorable Billy Maddox . _________ ____________ ............. __________ __1140, 1779 Jones, Dr. Virginia L. __ _ _ 1141, 1780 Julian, Sister Mary _ . -.__--___----..._______.._______.__ _________ ........... _____ .36, 235 Kennedy, Honorable Lester _________ ________________________________ ___________ ______________ 35, 234 Kennedy, Honorable Millard S. ....._..._...._._--...----__....__----.................... 33, 231 King, Honorable James W. ....................._...__........._...._._..........................._ __35, 234 Knight, Mrs. Grace B. ....................................._........_........_......_............ .....30, 227 Knight, Honorable Seth L., Jr. _________.................... _____ __________ ___ 31, 228 2998 INDEX Knowles, Honorable C. A. ...... .-- .... -. -- _... .__.._. 39, 239 Laws, Honorable John S. ._.----...----.----_...,,..._..___._..----.--_.____.----------29, 226 Lawson, Honorable Hugh __ ................................. ^2.?i, 223 Levy, Dr. Lewis ....._..--......_.._...._....,,.----.._.----......____.----..-------..30, 228 Lewinson, Mrs. Alice ................................ ..^l, 236 Lewis, Honorable Claude M. _--...----__.----.__----------___,,--____----_------...34, 232 Livingston, Dr. D. M. ....................... 2lo, 223 Lowe, Honorable R. Wayne --..__.--..--_..._--_._.-.. ....----.28, 225 Mamalakis, Honorable Nick .----------.__------_....----.----.--_----.............--39, 239 Mashburn, Dr. Marcus, Jr. .--..------.----__--__------..--.----_.. ....................30, 227 Matre, Honorable Robert M. ........ .................................................. ...........31, 229 McCormick, Honorable William J. ..---- ..... 29, 226 McCuen, Honorable William P. __.__--------___.----__._.__----,,_.__----_...--------38, 224 Mclntyre, Honorable Edward M. ...................-- .... ..........28, 225 Mclntyre, Honorable James T., Jr. _......._._....._._._......._._._........._... .........1140, 1779 McMillan, Honorable Eldridge W. ... ............. .......... ....1141,1780,1781 Mercer, Honorable David G. .._---.----.._----___.----....--------.--------39, 239 Meredith, Honorable Robert R. ......__...----__.._----.------.----31, 228 Miles, Honorable Robert D. ............................................................... S3, 232 Minis, Dr. George T. ..... ....... 31, 228 Moon, Mrs. Floyd (Joy) . ...................._._....._______......__._......._.... ................36, 235 Moore, Mrs. Elizabeth .............._._...._.._._.._...._......_..........._................_.._..........30, 227 Morrison, Honorable H. C. --.._----------..._----.--------.----28, 40, 225, 240 Nails, Honorable Billy E. ___..----------_.._----------_.__.__._-__----_...... ----.--.27, 224 Neel, Honorable Prank .....---------- ..... ._.....----------.39, 239 Neely, Honorable John J., Jr. ................... 26, 223 NeSmith, Honorable Ralph ----------..------.----..------...------. .........1141, 1780 Okel, Dr. B. B. ....... ..----.----..._-_.----_,,_..----.___----._...----___.----------.--.40, 240 Oxford, Honorable Charles T. --------------__.-_._.._.------..----.1141, 1780, 1781 Parrish, Honorable Emory C. ----------...._----------____--------......--28, 225 Pennington, Dr. Claude Lee ......---------._. -------35, 234 Pike, Honorable B. M. ...-------- --------- .... ..... 36, 235 Pitts, Dr. A. R., Jr. .. ......................._.----------___.----......33, 231 Plunkett, Honorable Lamar R. ...------------------....- .34, 233 Pope, Honorable John M. ......................................................................39, 239 Price, Reverend Nelson ..-...---------- ....---- ---.- .29, 227 Redding, Dr. Arthur Hugh ------_.------._.._-___.....-_,,_.......__.----_,,.-.....--33, 231 Reddy, Mrs. Ruth ........__.---- ............. 27, 223 Repass, Dr. Robert __.--------_------.___----_------_._..._----_------_.._------......29, 226 Roberts, Ms. Carol - .............._..................._.__...._.__..._.........._................ ..---37, 237 Rothschild, Honorable Bernard B. ................................................... 26, 222 Rowland, Honorable E. Hodges ...... ..............._......_.._...._..___.....__................_.40, 240 Rowley, Dr. Margaret ... .......... .37, 236 Rundbaken, Dr. Sol . .........._.__...._.__......_._......._.___.._...._.___..._..._..........__.._......35, 233 Ruth, Honorable Harry V. ....._......___....._._......._......_...................._..........__.__..31, 229 Saliba, Dr. Elias .._.._.................._...._......__,,.._._...... .........._...__.-...._._...._............32, 231 Sanders, Dr. Beverly B., Jr. .______._._______._._..__._._______._._________.___._____._...___....-38, 237 Sanders, Miss Glory ...._._...._._...._.__........_..._......_..___.__...._..............._.___._..... .....33, 231 Schoerner, Honorable Roger ....____-..._._..,,.--.__...._._....,,_._._...._......._..-. .--.39, 230 Schuette, Dr. George J. _...........___.._...._..._._...._...._..........._.....__......__..._......__..27, 224 Shapiro, Dr. Terry .. ............... .... 35, 234 Shatto, Dr. Gloria M. ....._.._._.__...__.....__...._......._......__._....._.._............_...__.__.-.37, 236 Shealy, Honorable Thomas T. (Sonny) .._...------...............................------.34, 232 Smith, Honorable E. R., Jr. _...__......_......._...__.._.____......_._.._......_._._......----- 39, 240 Smith, Honorable George Britton --.........................................----.......----28, 224 INDEX 2999 Smith, Honorable Marion, II ________......_...._..-.._..__..__..______.____.____________._..________36, 235 Snell, Honorable Rex ...._...-- .32, 230 Spinks, Honorable Ford B. ........-.....-- .-38, 238 Stiggers, Mrs. lula ___.___.....___._.__._...._..__...___._._..____._....___________.__....... --.-- -32, 230 Stinson, Ms. Mary Jane _______________.____.___._..________....____....___..-..-..........-----....37, 236 Stone, Dr. Marilyn E. -- ...._.--....._..-----27, 224 Stroud, Honorable E. Thomas . 29, 225 Summer, Honorable Lloyd L., Jr. ........................................ ..............1141, 1780 Summerford, Honorable Leslie ......._......._._.._......._.........._...._...._.___.._....... 33, 231 Summerlin, Ms. Catherine .................................................. _........._......_..........32, 230 Taylor, Honorable Colan C. .. . ............................_..._............................_.---40, 240 Templeton, Dr. C. O. _........._.__..._...._..._.._...._.__.._._.___._._..............._.........._._.___.....40, 240 Tharpe, Honorable Robert H., Sr. .........__..........._..___._...._.._._..........._._____._.....33, 232 Tipton, Dr. W. Ronald _......._._......_...._.__...._._._..._............. .......................... 30, 228 Tobias, Ms. Roselle ......... ..............................._......._._.._........ ----------------.32, 230 Tuggle, Dr. M. Virginia .. ........ .................................. ....... ----------31, 219, 228 Turner, Honorable Frank B. ........................................._......_...._.................ZQ, 222 Walker, Honorable J. Wimbric _...._........_........._._..._...................... ...... 1141, 1780 Walker, Honorable L. Cohen, Sr. ......_......_.._._......._....................._..._......... 31, 229 Watkins, Mrs. Lottie H. ... ... ..... .. .........34, 232 Watson, Jack H., Jr. ...................................................... ....ZQ, 219, 220, 221, 227 Watts, Honorable James M. - ... ...... .._..............._._......_.._._..._............. ...... 39, 239 Webster, Mrs. Isabel Gates ............._......_..._..._..._....... ... ..... ___________.___.33, 220, 231 West, Mrs. Edna .. ....................... ................................................ .............21, 223 West, Honorable Holden C. ...... ........................................-----------1140, 1779 Wheeler, Honorable Delmas ....................._.._._.._.._._.._...._._...__.._._._...._..............30, 227 Whitaker, Honorable Ben ..... ...... .. ... .............. ........ ........... ...... -------26, 222 White, Mrs. Norman E. .. . ..... .. ......._._......._.__................_. .................36, 236 Widener, Honorable Louis N. ............__.._..._._....._.................._................... .31, 229 Wilkes, Ms. Joe ....................................:..._.__...._.__.._._._........._..... ........... 37, 236 Williams, Honorable Curtis N. . ............................... ---------35, 233 Williams, Dr. Lewis H. ........._......................._...._.__.._._........... . .... .................27, 224 Willis, Dr. Faith M. _......._.......................__......_......._._............._.......................36, 235 Wingate, Honorable Alton ............................ ..........._...._..._........._._..... .....31, 229 Yancey, Honorable Don .................................. ....................._._..._.... .....31, 229 Yeargin, Honorable Charles W. ......... ................................... ..... ........34, 232 Zachert, Dr. Virginia ................ .......................... . .... ........ ............ 34,232 Appropriation, Supplemental; to Labor Department for unemployment, HB 29 ......... ........ ... -.-1456,1462,1605,1607,2435,2436 Appropriation, Supplemental; to Offender Rehabilitation Department, HB 2 ... ........ - .......................... ... - 90, 94, 124, 145, 166, 186 Appropriations for Operation of State Government; 1975-76, HB 170 ...... ........... 1599, 1604, 1821, 1886, 1895, 2046, 2079, 2225, 2252, 2254, 2325, 2326, 2395, 2689, 2938 Appropriations for Operation of State Government; supplemental 1975, HB 169 .. . . ..... ....... .. 467, 480, 662, 730, 814, 983, 984, 999, 1052, 1139,1142, 1283 Appropriations Requests; department officers present to standing committees prior to appearance, SB 297 ........... .. ..... .... ..................... ........655 Architects, Landscape; revise regulation and licensing, SB 350 ....... ................................... ............. .. 1085, 2233, 2234 Area Planning and Development Commission; appointment of members, HB 842 .. ........ .......... . . .... . . .. .....1122, 1135 3000 INDEX Area Planning and Development Commission Employees; contract for health insurance plan, SB 156 __.. _...._......_................245, 664, 727, 813, 924 Area Planning and Development Commissions; make purchases through Administrative Services Department, SB 157 ______ 245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1703, 2988 Area Planning and Development Commissions; provide for members, duties and activities, SB 347 -- _______-.._____...._----.___.__.._...__._____. ..._.______...______.1084 Armed Forces Members; no service benefits unless honorably discharged, HB 656 ______________ ..... _____________ ____1250, 1263, 1716, 1716, 2367, 2368 Armed Forces Retirement Income; exempt from State income tax, SB 234 ____________________ ________________________________ ________________________________308 Armed Robbery; change penalty provisions, SB 304 ........__... ........... ......656 Armed Robbery; change punishment, SB 119 ..,.._._.........................._........---- 141 Arrest Without Warrant Code Section; conflicting regulations void, HB 452 _. __________________ _____1874, 1881, 2349, 2354, 2500, 2521 Ashman, Mrs. Frances; commend, SR 217 .......... ______________________________________2882 Athens, City of; requirements for election as mayor and alderman, HB 402 ___________________________________________ __ _____________416, 422, 552, 597, 670 Athens, Downtown Development Authority; create, HR 205 _____ ____________ ________________ ______________ 1015, 1021, 1467, 1565, 1634 Athens Mayor; duties and powers, HB 403 ____ _____ ____416, 422, 552, 597, 670 Atkinson County Sheriff; compensation, HB 557 ____________ __470, 479, 553, 602, 684 Atlanta; additional grants, HB 337 ................716, 722, 1092, 1275, 1363, 1416, 2229 Atlanta Board of Education; relative to, SR 168 ......... ____1869, 1888, 1901, 2041, 2976, 2990 Atlanta; change corporate limits, SB 68 . 110, 551, 596, 669, 1992, 2987 Atlanta; change corporate limits, SB 218 ..... ___ 302, 2003, 2013, 2237, 2975, 2989 Atlanta; change corporate limits, SB 330 ...............969, 1715, 1719, 1806, 2978, 2989 Atlanta; change corporate limits, HB 724 -_ ....... ....1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2462 Atlanta; elections, change time for closing polls, HB 32 _________ ...........................................1253, 1260, 1467, 1551, 1822, 1837 Atlanta, Employees' Pension Fund; composition of Board of Trustees, HB 102 _ __________ __________ _____________________________ ........2281, 2335 Atlanta Employees' Pension Fund; credit for fractional years of service, HB 99 _______ ______________ . _________ ____2279, 2335, 2453, 2459, 2650 Atlanta Employees' Pension Fund; credit for service in Armed Forces, HB 119 .... .... . 1989, 1997, 2453, 2459, 2650, 2886, 2897, 2912, 2914, 2923, 2924 Atlanta Employees; receive statement from pension fund each year, HB 97 ______ ________ ______ . .................. ___________ 1595, 1600, 1888, 1902, 2017 Atlanta Expressway Study Commission; create, HR 228 ... 2076, 2224, 2456, 2461 Atlanta Firemen Pensions; increase benefits, HB 290 ........................... ..................................1538, 1544, 1886, 1896, 2033, 2292 Atlanta-Fulton County; increased interest rate on taxes, service charges paid late, SB 10 .. ______..........60, 117, 795, 979, 1030, 2076, 2220, 2291, 2295, 2342, 2540, 2642, 2988 Atlanta-Fulton County Tax Assessors Board; membership, SB 327 ______________ _789 Atlanta; Fulton County Tax Commissioner's duties, SB 354 _......._._. ....... __--_1085 Atlanta; homestead exemptions, annual filing not required, SR 152 . .......1600 Atlanta Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney; compensation, HB 370 ______________________ __________.._______..________________.__.________1596, 1601, 1888, 1902, 2018 Alanta Police Department; establish promotional system, SB 396 ...... .......... ..............__.._................_...._..............1708, 1888, 1902, 2017 Atlanta; procedure for levy and collection of ad valorem tax for schools, SB 293 .____._________...._...________...._.-._...-----590 INDEX 3001 Atlanta; provide for equal retirement benefits to employees, SB 93 _ ..........._......_....-_..... .....__.... .-,,__________..._________._.._..__..__ _ .136, 2004, 2013, 2248 Atlanta; qualification of council members, HB 543 ..._...... ..... ......_....._.2392, 2434 Atlanta; sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, HB 405 ..----........... ..._.2281, 2335 Atlanta; school bus drivers, health requirements, SB 374 .. .. ____1460, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1911, 2976, 2989 Attapulgus, City of; new charter, HB 552 ..............._...._... . 470, 478, 553, 602, 682 Attorney General; appoint assistants, personnel and attorneys, prohibit private law practice, HB 667 ..... ... 652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1428 Attorney General; appoint State Prosecutor, SB 134 ... ............ .......... ......155 Attorney General; clarify agencies which may request employment of private counsel, SB 306 ..... ....... . ...'.. ....657, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1496, 2563, 2574, 2989 Attorney General; clarify duties, HB 668 ...... ........ 652, 660, 1094, 1272, 1364, 1429 Attorney General; committee to determine incapacity, HB 539 ... .. _______ ___________ _ ____966, 975, 1470, 1559, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 Attorney General, District Attorneys; grant immunity from prosecution, certain cases, SB 137 _ ... 156, 310, 347, 433, 464, 2899, 2989 Attorney General; furnish legal services to Revenue Department, SB 121 _________ _____ _________ _ _____ _ 153, 254, 316, 358, 398, 2977, 2989 Attorney General; power to investigate state affairs, HB 669 __ . ..... ____ ........................... 653, 661, 1094, 1272, 1360, 1364, 1606, 1823, 1854, 2079 Attorneys' Council, Prosecuting; create, SB 62 ____109, 125, 145, 166, 183, 541, 2987 Auburn, Town of; homestead exemption, HR 59 . . .... .. ...191, 197, 345, 431, 489 Auburn, Town of; residency requirement for voting, HB 225 .. . 189, 196, 344, 430, 488 Auctioneering, Practitioner of; regulation and licensing, HB 145 _ ______ ________ ____________________ 652, 659, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1311, 1494 Audiology and Speech Pathology License; additional circumstances, HB 598 .... . . .:._.._. 1872, 1882, 2006, 2012, 2253, 2308, 2317, 2641 Auditor, State; compensation, expenses, HB 284 .. ...... ....___...__.. --2446, 2449 Augusta, City of; county tax assessors furnish property values, HB 902 _ .................................. _________ ..._..........._... _ ___________ ....... 1785, 1793 Augusta, City of; employees' retirement system, change age, SB 23 ........... .. 85 Augusta, City of; pension fund investment, HB 900 ..1785, 1793, 2003, 2014, 2238 Augusta Ports Authority; additional member- HB 901 .......1785, 1793, 2003, 2014,2238 Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; powers and duties, SB 387 ................................... 1599, 1716, 1722, 1812, 2537, 2543, 2989 Augusta-Richmond County; unify governments, HB 1009 __ .......... ................_.__.._................. _______ 1849, 1867, 1887, 1900, 2041 Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority; create, HB 1031 ___ _ _______________ _ _______ 1849, 1867, 2003, 2014, 2239 Austell, City of; corporate limits, HB 914 ___ ,____1080, 1088, 1467, 1564, 1633, 1791 Auto, Breaking and Entering; felony, SB 198 ______________________ 299, 518, 556, 606, 622 Automobiles, Discarded; considered litter, SB 397 _.......1708, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2066 Automotive Repair Industry; regulate, SB 55 ................_....................._. .....108, 371 Autry, John Henry; compensate, HR 74 ________________________ __ ___ ....1875, 1885, 2345 3002 INDEX B Bacon County; compensation of sheriff, deputy, jailer and clerk, HB 1080 _..._______.. _._______._______.______...__.___..__.1702, 1711, 2346, 2358, 2465 Bacon County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 431 __.______..417, 423, 552, 597, 672 Baconton, City of; new charter, HB 1092 _......................................._.... -.1991, 1999 Bad Checks, Criminal Issuance of; define offense, HB 91 .._.___ 207, 241, 1890, 1892 2253, 2292 Bad Checks; hearing or trial, define certain evidence as admissible, SB 200 ...... ......... ...... . . ...... ................299, 1470, 1558, 1723, 1725 Bail Bond, Failure to Appear; proceedings, SB 165 ........247, 595, 666, 745, 2904, 2907, 2940, 2,946, 2961 Bail Jumping; create crime, HB 183 ..... ... 1015, 1020, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2382 Bailiffs; change compensation, SB 7 ...... ..... 60, 125, 144, 166, 2976, 2989 Baker, Bruce B.; commend, SR 207 ......................................... ................ ..2639 Baker County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate, HB 787 .... .................. .................................................783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1351 Baker County Treasurer; abolish office, HB 786 .... ... . 783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1351 Baldwin County; State property transfer, SR 84 .... .. 590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1119, 2979, 2989 Baldwin County; State property transfer, SR 85 ... ...590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1120, 2979, 2989 Baldwin County; State property transfer, SR 148 ..... 1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922 Baldwin County; State property transfer, HR 146 ........... .-1790, 1798, 1890, 1895, 2253, 2329 Baldwin County Tax Commissioner; powers and duties relating to tax fi. fas., SB 180 ........ ......... ...._._..._.._............ .... 296, 481, 521, 556 Baldwin County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate, HB 239 ..... .... 191, 196, 977, 1028, 1107, 1337, 1360, 1481, 1491, 1684, 1706 Baldwin County; teachers, sick leave, SB 358 --...... ..... .-1255, 1465, 1560, 2044 Ballot, Absentee; required in municipal primary and election, HB 687 ...... .......... . .......... ........ .. 1253, 1263, 1468, 1552, 1823, 1856 Banke, Honorable Harold R.; commend, SR 224 .... ............. ..... ......... .. ...-2882 Banks County Probate Court Judge and Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 514 ...........................__.A&8, 476, 795, 980, 1037, 1251 Banks; amend Act requiring taxation in same manner as corporations to provide effective date, SB 190 ................................................. ....2.98, 1734 Banks as Depositories; certain savings and loan associations eligible, SB 36 ... ..... ................. ...... ... 91, 143, 161, 204, 207, 717, 744, 2987 Banks, Bank Holding Companies; define terms, regulate acquisition and control of stocks in banks, HB 131 .-.459, 466, 551, 604, 689, 706, 711 Banks; business production offices, regulations and licensing, SB 146 .... .......... ........................---- -- 192, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1487, 1537 Banks; change population requirements for new facilities, SB 150 . ................. ..................... ..............193, 1465, 1556, 2046, 2071, 2252 Banks, Financial Institutions; credit denied based on sex, race, religion or marital status unlawful, HB 40 ...............586, 592, 1604, 1609, 2884, 2904, 2980 Banks, Financial Institutions; taxed in same manner as corporations, certain cases, HB 389 ............. .....785, 793, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1425, 1674, 1700, 1791, 1910, 1924, 1993 Banks; increase interest rate charged on installment loans SB 126 ........ ................... ..... .... 154, 309, 347, 433, 457, 563, 565, 985, 1008 Banks; no franchise tax and income tax, HB 737 ....786, 794, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1431 INDEX 3003 Banks; provide for branches by merger, consolidation, SB 147 . ......._...... 192, 517, 556, 606, 615, 2888, 2895, 2989 Banks; provide for branches in DeKalb and Fulton Counties, SB 148 .. - ....._............ ............._..........._....._.. - -193, 517, 556, 606, 618, 2899, 2989 Banks; provisions for automated tellers and loan production offices, SB 149 ...... ........ 193, 1465, 1556, 1639, 1642, 2394, 2424, 2984, 2989 Banks, Retail Installment Sellers; discrimination in credit prohibited SB 96 ._.............._..... .. ................._................... 137, 197, 255, 320, 324 Banks, Savings and Loan Associations; interest on loans to savings depositors, HB 280 ...............................585, 593, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1415 Banks; unlimited interest rate, certain business and agricultural loans, SB 151 ............. .................. ........._......... .... .......... ..193, 1062 Baptist Convention, Georgia; commend, HR 256 ....... . ..........._..._..........1084, 1110 Barber Act; change licensing requirements, SB 21 ...................................... .. .........._........ .................85, 161, 199, 273, 274 Barnes, Senator Roy; congratulating on birthday, SR 156 .... . . . ....... 1698 Barnesville; change city ward boundaries, HB 749 713, 720, 977, 1028, 1104 Bartow County; State property transfer, HR 150 .. ..... . 1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 2046, 2074, 2252,2270 Bartow County; State property transfer, HR 206 .. .. . ... 1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 Barwick, City of; new charter, HB 1069 .. .. --.-..1598, 1603, 1887, 1899, 2029 Baxley, City of; change corporate limits, HB 706 ....585, 592, 1092, 1276, 1355, 1705 Beach and Dune Protection Act; enact, SB 281 . ........ ... .. .... 545, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1293, 1297 Bee Keepers; increase indemnification paid for State-destroyed fixtures, SB 50 ..... ............ .... ...._................... 107, 159, 199, 273, 280, 965, 2987 Bell, Honorable Robert H.; commend, SR 229 .......... ..............._..............._.. 2882 Ben Hill County Commissioners; provide Administrative Officer, HB 79 .......... .............................. .. .. .... .107,112,160,201,260 Bennett, Roberts 0.; commend, SR 184 _....................... .... . .............._.._......... .2366 Berkeley Lake, City of; new charter, HB 242 . -.-- -....334, 342, 662, 731, 799 Berlin, City of; new charter, HB 994 .... ..... .... ....... ..... . ... .. .. .......1990, 1998 Berrien County; conveyance of property, SR 110 ..... . .... ...................... -790, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1410, 2450, 2990 Berrien County School Superintendent; appointment, HB 412 ....... .. . .......... .. .. . ...................._......._..........._..366, 376, 481, 523, 562 Berrien County School Superintendent; appointment, HB 545 .. .. .. ............... ... .................. ......... ....... --469, 478, 553, 601, 681 Berrien County; State property transfer, SR 109 ......... .. .. . .................... .. ...... .789, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1409, 2448, 2990 Bibb County and City of Macon Governments; urge legislation to merge, SR 234 . .......................... ......... . . . 2646, 2923, 2930 Bibb County Grand Jury; swearing in, HB 967 .. ....1250, 1260, 1466, 1562, 1616 Bicentennial Celebration Commission, National; change Georgia membership, SB 89 .. ... .... . .. ... 136, 253, 315, 358, 372, 377, 1083, 1138,2988 Bicycles, Motorized; exempt from inspection, SB 2 ...... 47, 88, 96, 115, 116, 2886, 2898, 2988 Bicycles, Motorized; exempt from registration, SB 1 .......... .. ................ . . ................_._......._.......47, 88, 96, 115, 2885, 2898, 2988 Bids, Three; required for public contract for construction, SB 207 ._..-..,,..___._..___.......-.----_.____.._._..--_--_.--.--.,,_- ... --.... ........ 301 Bikeways; provide for under Scenic Trails Act, HB 147 ........... . ...................... ....... ... 962,973,1095,1274,1363,1412 3004 INDEX Billiard Rooms; Sunday operation, certain cases, SB 348 _ ___________ __1084 Bills in General Assembly; two readings in each House prior to passage, SR 67 __________ ________________________________________.340i, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1577, 1582 Bingo Game, Nonprofit; exclude from gambling laws, HB 382 ____________________ _____ 651, 659, 1023, 1101, 1280, 1330, 1334 Bingo, Nonprofit; exclude from certain definitions under gambling laws, SB 186 _______ _______________ ___ _ _________________ _ ___ _._ 297 Birth Certificates; change provisions for amendments and for delayed certificates. SB 294 __ .. ............655, 1094, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2938, 2939, 2989 Birth Certificates; corrections and changes, HB 484 ............1457, 1462, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2401, 2417 Black History Week; recognizing, SR 66 ..... ______ _____________ _______________307, 428, 433 Blasting, Excavating; requirements in vicinity of underground utility facilities, HB 450 _... ______ 786, 793, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1758, 1850, 1865, 1946, 1958, 2273, 2291 Bleckley County Clerk's Clerical Assistant; compensation, HB 1130 _____ ______ _____ ... _. 1787, 1796, 2005, 2016, 2243 Bleckley County Commissioner; expenses, SB 344 .... .1017, 1342, 1476, 1565, 1994, 2988 Bleckley County Commissioner's Clerical Assistant; compensation, HB 1128 .... __ .... ........ 1787, 1795, 2005, 2016, 2242 Bleckley County Deputy Sheriff; compensation, HB 1129 ._ ________ 1787, 1795, 2005, 2016, 2243 Bleckley County Probate Court Judge Clerk; compensation, HB 1127 ______ ______ __ ___________ __________ 1787, 1795, 2004, 2016, 2242 Bleckley County Tax Commissioner's Clerks; compensation, HB 1126 __ ... .__ _ _ __ _____ ... _____ ..1787, 1795, 2004, 2016, 2242 Blind and Visually Handicapped; equal housing, HB 297 _______ ___ _ 585, 593, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1323, 1876 Blind Persons; rights and responsibilities under White Cane Act, SB 259 ___ _____ _____ .... ....472, 665, 728, 814, 938, 1115 Blood Donation; authorize for 17 year-olds without parental consent, SB 76 ___ ________ __________ 120, 161, 200, 274, 284, 2977, 2989 Blood Donation; State, county, city employees granted leave, SB 177 __ __. __ _______ _______ __ _______ ___________249, 426, 484, 524, 525 Blue Laws Study Committee; create, SR 140 __ ____ ______ ...1339, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2990 Board of Education; change composition, SR 33 .. ._ ... ...141, 309 Board of Electrical Contractors; rules and powers, HB 807 ... ... .. __ _ _________ ______ 1253,1264,2349,2353,2500,2554 Boards, Public; pay members for only one meeting per day, SB 274 ______________ ___________ _____ 513, 664, 729, 814, 951 Boat Safety Act; relating to sales and identification of life jackets, flotation devices, HB 41 ________1014, 1019, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1745 Body Improvement Courses; right of cancellation, SB 405 ......... .,,_..__._ ...... ..__1869 Bohannon, James H.; compensate, HR 55 _ ______ ________ 714, 724, 1265, 1348, 1530 Bond, Failure to Appear in Court; proceedings, SB 165__ . 247, 595, 666, 745, 2904, 2907, 2940, 2946, 2961 Bond; required from certain agents handling money for third parties, SB 325 __________________ ___ _________ ......788, 1800, 1804, 1905, 1907 Bond, Senator Julian; statement .. ....... ................ _ ____..______50 Bonds, Provide for; state court clerks, HB 768 1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2412 INDEX 3005 Bonds, Public Official; conditions for indemnification, HB 868 ................. ............ 1457, 1464, 2008, 2011, 2253, 2316 Books, Surplus; donated to non-profit organizations, certain cases, SR 112 ................_............_..........___._----.970, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1584 Boundaries of State; Governor authorized to accept retrocession of land from U.S., HB 1000 .... ..... ....... ..-1996, 2001, 2350, 2354, 2501, 2576 Boxing Commission, State; create, HB 53 . ..... ......... 336, 341, 1468, 1551, 1639, 1681, 1790 Brantley County Board of Commissioners; expense allowances, HB 793 ......... . .. ...1538,1545,1886,1896,2024 Brantley County Board of Education; election of members, HB 942 .. .... .............. .... .. 1538, 1545, 1886, 1897, 2025 Brantley County Officials; cost of living-increase, HB 919 ..... ..... ..... ..... ... ....1538,1545,1886,1897,2024 Brantley, Hon. Hines L.; commend, SR 70 ... ..... ........ .._...... .. .. ...... ............. . ..357 Bridge, John Henry Lane, Jr.; bridge in Wayne County, SR 171 ... . .. ...... .... ..... .1878, 2009, 2253, 2284, 2979, 2990 Brooks County Small Claims Court; administrative fee, HB 1149..... ..... 1870, 1879 Brooks, Town of; mayor, councilmen, terms of office, HB 976 ....... ............. ... ....1538,1545,1715,1720,1808 Broun, Senator Paul C. .... ... .....983, 1053, 1821 Brown, Hon. Canter, Jr.; commend, SR 166 ..... ...._._..................... ........ ... 1806 Brown, Miss Carole K.; compensate, HR 133 .... .... ........1875, 1885, 2345, 2355, 2638, 2980 Brunswick, City of; State property transfer, HR 243 .......................... ........... .... ...........1540, 1548, 1887, 1899, 2030 Bryan County Commission Chairman; elected by voters of entire county, SB 71 ... ... . ............ .......................Ill, 160, 200, 258 Bryan County Commissioners; election, SB 382 . ...... ..1543, 1715, 1720, 1807, 2394, 2988 Bryan County Officials, Elected; prohibited from holding municipal office, SB 140 ..... . ..... ............. 156, 251, 312, 349 Bryan County Sheriff and Deputies; compensation, HB 915 . ...... . .... ....1081, 1089, 1342, 1478, 1569 Bryan County State Court Judge; compensation, SB 243 ... ... . 338, 481, 521, 559, 1252, 1329, 1482, 1497, 1541, 2320, 2388, 2989 Bryan County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 916 . ............... .... .. ........ . .... ..1081, 1089, 1342, 1478, 1569 Buchanan Mayor's Court; changing provisions and punishments, HB 1060 . .... ............... ...... .... 1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 Building Authority Act; amend to prohibit begging or selling in State buildings, HB 675 .... .. ........ 1674, 1697, 1891, 1895, 2046,2072,2252,2259 Burglary; change penalty provisions, SB 303 ..... ............... ....... ..... .----656, 1094 Burglary; define unlawful entry of vehicle, railroad car, aircraft or watercraft, provide penalty, SB 170-- .... ............247 Burke County Elections Board; create, SB 30 ...... ............86, 160, 200, 257, 785, 2987 Busbee, Governor George D.; address ...._................... ..--_._._....._......--.. ___.52, 67, 97 3006 INDEX Business; unfair or deceptive practices unlawful, SB 285 ......................................^&, 1465, 1549, 1639, 1651, 2584, 2611, 2688, 2853, 2888, 2890, 2912, 2913, 2942, 2949, 2988 Butler, Luther Franklin; regrets at passing, HR 389 ........ ..... . ... .. 2343, 2366 Butts County Sheriff; compensation, HB 987...................1596, 1601, 1886, 1897, 2026 Buying- Services and Buying Clubs; regulate, HB 430 ........ .. 653, 660, 1548, 1565, 2253, 2303, 2448 Cairo, City of; change date of municipal election, HB 240 ..... .... .... ....... .......... ... ..... ..... ..... ........ .... ...190, 196, 252, 313, 353 Calhoun County Sheriff; compensation, HB 959 ... . 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1614 Callahan, Dr. Dan; introduced to Senate ............................... ............. ............. ...218 Camden County Officials; compensation, cost of living increase, HB 1043 ............. .... .... ........... ..... ..... .... .... .... 1596, 1601, 1886, 1897, 2027 Campaign Activity, Elections; prohibit petition circulation within certain distance of polls, HB 194 .... .... .... ............ .... .... ............ ....1015, 1020 Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act; enact, SB 141 ....._...._......_....__._..........156, 517, 555, 606, 615, 623, 2451, 2624, 2859, 2988 Campaign Financing Disclosure Act; amend relating to disclosure, create Ethics Commission, SB 78 ................. ....... ... ................... .............121, 726 Campaign Financing Disclosure Act; amend to limit expenditures, SB 40 .........................._...._......_......._..........._...... ...................92, 726 Campaign Financing; rules and regulation, new Election Code Chapter, SB 279 .... ...... .......... ...... ........................... .................. ...... ..... ...514 Cancellation, Security Instruments; responsibility of grantee, SB 176 ... ..... ............ ... .... .......... ....248, 517, 556, 606, 621, 2446, 2516, 2988 Candidate Qualification; change time allowed, HB 69 .......... ....... .... ..... ...... ........653, 658, 1023, 1099, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1364 Candidates for Public Office; limit expenditures, SB 40 ..... ............ ...........92, 726 Candidates; qualify with only one political party, SB 13 ............... ........ ..... ..... ..... ...... .61, 125, 144, 166, 167, 1015, 1123, 2987 Candidates; qualify with only one political party, SB 44.--............_............_.-92, 517 Candidates, Write-in; eligibility requirements, HB 599 . ..... ...... .... ...... ..................... . ... 1251, 1262, 1468, 1552, 2367, 2402 Candler County Board of Commissioners; compensation, HB 811 ... ...'............ ...... ........................... ...... .... 784,791,1093,1277,1355 Candler County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 813 ......... ....... .............. .............................. ............784, 791, 1093, 1278, 1353 Candler County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation, HB 810 .... ............... ...... ..... .............. ..................... ..783, 791, 1093, 1277, 1355 Candler County Superior Court Clerk Personnel; compensation, HB 812 .............. ........ ....... ...... ............_......_......._......__..784, 791, 1093, 1277, 1352 Candler County Tax Commission; clerical personnel and compensation, HB 809 .. ..... .... .......... ...... ...... ...... 783, 791, 1092, 1277, 1352 Cantrell, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie G.; compensate, HR 112. . ... ........ 1875, 1885, 2345 Capital Punishment Law; urge U. S. Supreme Court rule on constitutionality, SR 120 ................................................ ............1018, 1343, 1479 Carl, Town of; mayor and councilmen, terms of office, HB 1122 .._......._..__.....__...................................... .............1786, 1795, 1888, 1901, 2040 Cartersville Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 1071 .............. ............................................. ............1702, 1710, 2004, 2014, 2240 INDEX 3007 Cash, Roy L.; compensate, HR 33 - ___________________ 1875, 1884, 2344, 2355, 2636, 2980 Caswell, Hon. Paul E.; commend, SR 79 ____________________ .... ____ ____________-__.___________.____523 Catoosa County Commissioner; compensation, HB 677 __________________________________ _____________________ _. ____________.1246, 1256, 1467, 1563, 1632 Catoosa County Sheriff; allowance for feeding prisoners, HB 678 ________________ _____________ ____________________ ____.._____1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 Catoosa County Sheriff's Deputies and Radio Operators; compensation, HB 1142 ______________ ________________ _______________ __ ______________ _._._2279, 2336, 2453, 2459, 2646 Catoosa County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 680 __ .. __________________________ __________________ .____ ___________ 1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 Catoosa County Tax Commissioner; compensation of clerical assistant, HB 679 _______ ............. _______________ . ______1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 Cedartown First Baptist Church Youth Choir; commend, SR 147 _______________ .1535 Cemeteries, Perpetual Care; provide for investment of trust fund assets, SB 37 ______ __________ __________ _____ 91, 143, 162, 204, 208, 1703, 2987 Cemetery Vases, Statuary, Bronze; dealers record purchases, SB 19 . . . _________ . ____________.84, 198, 255, 320, 322 Centerville, City of; define corporate limits, HB 874 ................. _____________ _____________ _._______1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1571, 1877 Chalkley, Mrs. Susan Hayward; regrets at passing, SR 191___ _ ......._.............. 2433 Chaplains of the Day: Benson, Rev. Howard . ...__..__.._ ________ __..___2044 Carmack, Rev. Floyd _ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1905 Childers, Rev. William L. ___________________________________________________________________________ .___736 Coker, Rev. Sam ...........................__...... ____________ _____________________________________ __________ 492 Cook, Rev. Shelby _ _______________ __________________________________________________________ ____________ 431 Craton, Rev. Frank __________ _________ _________________________ ......_........ ..._........ll Daniels, Rev. Jimmy ....._...._. .___.._ _.__1576 Davis, Dr. Earl ............. ________________________________________ _____________ ________________ ____63 Parr, Rev. Charles .............. __________ ___________ . .._............. ......__.............._......1479 Frank, Rev. Father Edward . ________ __ _________ _ __________ ... ... __________.._.___________202 Gilley, Rev. Pat _______ . . ____________ .... __________ .................813 Green, Rev. Carl ______ _______________________ ______________________ ___________ __.._________1110 Harp, Rev. Don _______ ______________________________ ___________ ____________ .....1052 Henderson, Dr. J. E. __ ___________ ._._..__.._.._.__________..___....____._ .__ _ ________ ___..___._______983 Huyck, Rev. Albert __... .............. .._______. __. _________ __________ __ _._______________..______605 King, Rev. Barbara __________ _____________ _______ _ ________ ______________ 2665 Landers, Rev. J. A. . __________ .......................... __________ ______________________ __523 Maddox, Rev. Bob ..... ... ......._. . ......_..... . ...... _. __ . _________ ____________ _____________ 1725 Marshburn, Rev. Robert _________ __________ ___________________ ____________________ 126 McTier, Rev. William C. _ ___________ ___________ ________ ._..._........_.................. 97 Miller, Rev. Alton _ ......... ..... ________ ................_._..... .._._._.... ..._.._273 Milligan, Dr. Max ... ........... _____ __ _ .......... ______ _ ____________ ___________ ...163 Mummerit, Rev. John W. . ._______.. ..................._.... ________ ____________________ .1360 O'Brien, Rev. S. Michael .. . ............._............_..._......_:...................... ..1639 Ozment, Rev. Robert .......... ..............--.........----.... .--..... __._..___51 Sheppard, Rev. Glenn _________ ________ __________.....______. _ ______ .......... .......... 2252 Smith, Rev. William . . . .. __:_.... ._.............._._....._...... ____._____________2495 Tanner, Mr. Charles :______ . __________ ..............._.._............_............_.........-..._.... __________562 Tonsmiere, Rev. Louis .__.._..___.._.__...._._______....._______.....___.___._...._____.__..-._______.._______2365 Wall, Rev. Woody ______________________ ._.........................._...... ___________________ ______ 319 Weatherspool, Rev. W. W. . . ______ ................_...._.....1822 3008 INDEX White, Dr. Robert ._____________________._____..._.___.__._...____._________..________._357 Wilburn, Rev. J. A. _._.__.____....____._______.__.___._____..___.__.______.___________________________.___.___.___.___.89 Williams, Rev. Norman .. _____ ____________________________________________________________.__._.___..___.___688 Wood, Rev. Wyman _.___.____.____. .______.__. _______________________________________________________________1279 Charitable Trust Act; administration, HB 827 __...___. _______ ____ ____ ____ ___________ _____ __________ 1704, 1712, 2345, 2353, 2500, 2557 Charitable Trust Act; amend to exempt trustees, certain cases, SB 174 _________ __ _________ __________ _____ _____ ______ ____248, 595, 666, 749, 813, 923 Charlton County Board of Education; elections, HB 949 ___ _____ __________ ____ _________________ ___ ____ ____ _____ 1248, 1258, 1887, 1899, 2035 Charlton County Court Clerk; compensation, HB 946 ________________ _______________________ _____ ______________ _________.1248, 1258, 1888, 1904, 2021 Charlton County Sheriff; compensation, HB 947 _____________________________________________________________ ______ __1248, 1258, 1889, 1904, 2022 Charlton County Tax Assessor; compensation, HB 948 _______________ __..______.____.. _____________________ ______ ____1248, 1258, 1889, 1904, 2022 Chatham County; alcoholic beverage sales, hours, SB 238 __ ____ 337, 481, 521, 558, 1596, 1766, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1993, 2053, 2988 Chatham County; capital improvement projects rejected by voters, SB 409 .__._. .___._ _________________ _____ ______ ____________________ _____ _____ ______ ________________________1997 Chatham County; easement through State property, SR 108 _ ____________ ___________ _____________________ ______ 789, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1512, 1876, 1983 Chatham County Probate Court Judge; compensation, SB 369 _____ ________________________________ ___________________1459, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2394, 2496, 2988 Chatham County-Savannah; consolidation of governments, SB 154 ............................................................................. .............194, 252, 312, 350 Chatham County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 816 ___ _______________________________________ ______ ______ _____._______.___784, 791, 1342, 1477, 1567 Chatham County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 1010 ___________________ ________________________________ _ ______ .___ ...1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1809 Chatham County Utility Services Authority; create, SR 11 _____ ______________ ____________ ____________________ ______ _________________________ _____87, 160, 202, 261 Chatham-Savannah Board of Education; compensation, HB 953 ______ ______ _____ _____ ____ ______ _______ ______ _____ ____ __1248, 1258, 1466, 1561, 1614 Chatsworth, City of; sale or lease of tract of city-owned property, HB 655 ___ _____________________________ _______ ..................................... _____543, 549, 663, 733, 803 Chattooga County Sheriff's Office; change personnel and budget provisions, SB 295 __ ______ ______ _________________ ....._......._...... 655, 795, 979, 1032, 1992, 2498, 2988 Chattooga County Tax Commissioner; disposition of fees, SR 163 _____ __ ____ ____ _____ ______ _______________ _____ _ 1792, 1888, 1901, 2042, 2394, 2988 Chattooga Lakes State Park; rename as Sloppy Floyd State Park, HR 310 _____ ____________________ ________ ______________ _____2320, 2337, 2455, 2461, 2667, 2876 Check, Bad; provisions for commitment hearing or trial relating to evidence, SB 200 ______ _______________ ______ ______ ______________ ______________________ _299, 1470, 1558, 1723, 1725 Checks, Bad; change violation provisions and punishment, SB 5 _____ ____________________________ ...................................................48, 517, 554, 606, 610 Cheek, Hon. Earl; commend, SR 174 ______________ _____________ ____._._______________________._______1984 Cherokee County Officials; number of employees, HB 998 _ _____ ______ ______________ 1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1818, 1905, 1944, 1996, 2071 Cherokee County Superior Court Clerk; assistants, compensation, SB 338 __ ............._........._......_.......___...._.__...._._._.._.._._.._..._...._.__..970, 1092, 1276, 1350 Cherokee County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, SB 337 __.-..____-.____--.____-.____--..___._-.______...____.-__._-___--_--...--_-__-970, 1092, 1276, 1350 Child Abuse, Neglect; confidentiality of records, SB 188 _______________ 297, 426, 485, 524, 528, 606, 1023, 1110, 1111, 2450, 2539, 2989 INDEX 3009 Children and Youth, Quality of Life Council; create SB 388 ..................... ...................... ................ .1599, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1913 China, Republic of; urge U.S. not compromise security, SR 187 ..................... ...................... ............... ........... ....2343,2923,2929 Chiropractic Board of Examiners; change compensation, SB 99 --- - . -.. --------. . .....137, 309, 346, 433, 457, 2584, 2616, 2989 Cities and Counties; authorized to levy hotel, motel tax, HB 248 ....................... . .1706, 1712, 1983, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2385 Cities and Counties; grant tax exemption for certain land use, SR 113 . ........................... ............... .................. 970,1267,1347,1483,1516 Cities and Counties; obtain federal disaster loans, SR 116 __........ .......... ........................ ... 971, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1305, 2426, 2989 Cities and Counties; prohibited from adopting ordinances relating to firearms registration, SB 172 . ....... .................. 248, 595, 666, 747 Cities, Counties; levy local sales tax after referendum, HB 150 -------------- 1732, 1783, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2372, 2948, 2959 Cities, Counties; refund provisions for overpaid taxes, HB 44 ......................... ---------------- ..............1014, 1019, 1467, 1551, 1905, 1971 Cities, Counties, Sinking Fund; invest to pay off indebtedness, certain cases, HR 8 .............. 715, 724, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1444 City, County Governments; prohibited from residency requirements for employment, SB 70 . Ill, 159, 201, 274, 285, 717, 746, 2987 Civil Actions; provide for venue relating to third-party practice, SR 44 . ----.----------------.. ..-- -----------------------.249, 595, 667, 751 Civil Defense Act; authorization of temporary housing, HB 882 ..................... ..------------------------ 1251, 1265, 1468, 1554, 1724, 1772 Civil Defense Act; Governor emergency power to give grants in certain disaster cases, SB 332'... .................... 969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1303 Civil Defense Act, Governor, power to provide welfare benefits, emergencies, HB 881 1251, 1264, 1468, 1553, 1724, 1771 Civil Defense Act; political subdivisions authorized to acquire temporary housing sites for disaster victims. SB 335 .. ------------970, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1304 Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, Interstate; increase application and capability, SB 333 .... ..... 969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1304, 2426, 2988 Civil Defense, No License Required; rescue organizations, certain cases, HB 163 ........... ........ ..........._._..............._._..... ----.1082,1087 Civil Practice Act; direct appeals, certain cases, HB 13 ---------------------------------- 336, 340, 1470, 1558, 2366, 2368, 2411 Claims Against Counties; change time for property tax credit claims, SB 343 .... . . ......... 1017, 1714, 1717, 1822, 1827 Clarke County Sheriff; food allowance for prisoners, HB 978 ------ ...... ... . .... . . -.------ -- -- ..1335, 1340, 1466, 1562, 1617 Claxton-Evans County Recreation Basketball Team; commend, SR 179 .----------------- -- ------------------ . --------------------------2365 Claxton-Evans County Recreation Department Basketball Team, Junior Boys; commend, SR 180 . .. ...2365 Claxton High Tigers Basketball Team; commend, SR 178 . ................._..2366 Clayton County Board of Commissioners; disposition of public property, HB 612 . . .......513, 516, 2003, 2014, 2,237 Clayton County Employees' Pensions; death benefits, HB 720 -------------------------...................... 1990, 1998, 2346, 2356, 2462 Clayton County State Court Judge; compensation, prohibited ' from law practice, HB 176 ..'....... ....... .. ........ . . ----134, 142, 551, 596, 667, 782 3010 INDEX Clean Air Act; urge Congress to maintain current automotive emission requirements, SR 86 ...-____________________________________590, 666, 730, 814, 960 Clements, J. I.; regrets at passing, SR 16 __...._...__... _____... .._____._ _...--__....._..89 Clerks of Superior Court; invest certain funds deposited in registry, HB 583 -.--.-. ................__________________..________________.2079, 2222 Clerks of Superior Courts; increase surety bond, HB 767 ___.___...-...._._._._..___......_...__......._.__..._._.....___1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2410 Climax, City of; new charter, HB 553 ._._.._......_...__._...._............... 470, 478, 553, 602, 682 Clinch County Sheriff; compensation and auto use, HB 957 _._.__.---___-_____._..________._.._._____________.._..___________.._.__..1249, 1258, 1887, 1899, 2035 Clinical Laboratories; change certain provisions relating to exemptions and inspections, SB 161 _............._....._ 246, 482, 518, 563, 568, 2448, 2988 Coastal Islands; Natural Resources Department furnish services and water transportation, certain cases, HB 579 ___._..:._.___._______________._...__..1252, 1262, 1471, 1555, 1823, 1846, 1946, 2045, 2291, 2330, 2888 Coastal Marshlands Protection Act; redefine estuarine area, SB 192 __..________.._._________.______. 298, 596, 619, 689, 709, 780 Cobb County Chief Clerk of Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 1158 ........ 1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 Cobb County Civil and Criminal Court Assistant Solicitors; compensation, HB 629 .. ......... 542, 547, 1342, 1476, 1567 Cobb County Juvenile Court Judge; compensation, HB 1157 ____............._..________._..............___.__...__................__.1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 Cobb County Officials; compensation, HB 1164 ......_..______.___.____....:........_.__._________.___..........._._.___.1872, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 Cobb County Probate Court Clerk; compensation, HB 1163 .........._.__._._.._______.._..............__________.........._._.._..1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2469 Cobb County State Court Clerk; compensation, HB 1160 ................_._.____.__._._..__............._._.___..._..._._.....__..1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 Cobb County State Court; compensation of solicitor, HB 1206 ___._._____.........___..__._.____..__..............__...._._.__.._._..._.2280, 2337, 2453, 2460, 2648 Cobb County State Court; duties of the solicitor, HB 1205 __._._..................___..__....._._.__...._........._._._ 2279, 2337, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2871 Cobb Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorneys; compensation, HB 1159 . _...._.._..... 1871, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 Cobb Judicial Circuit Court Reporters; compensation, HB 1165 ... .. 1872, 1879, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2857, 2980 Cobb Judicial Circuit Investigator; compensation, HB 1161 __..-_..___._______._._..............__..__.___.._.._._.._.........._._.1871, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 Cobb Judicial Circuit Judge; compensation, HB 1162 . 2392, 2434 Cobbtown Mayor and Councilmen; staggered terms, HB 584 ...._..._.._....._.... 512, 515, 663, 732, 800 Coffee County Superior Court Clerk; compensation of employees, HB 1044 ....._...__._._.._..................___......._._._...1597, 1602, 2003, 2014, 2239 Collection Agents; bond required when handling money for third parties, SB 325 ______....._____________________788, 1800, 1804, 1905, 1907 Collective Bargaining; agreements relating to service charge for labor representation, SB 276 __________....._..-.-._.-..-514 Collective Bargaining by Public Employees; committee to study, SR 122 ......... ......1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585, 1591 INDEX 3011 Colleges in University System; State and U.S. history courses required for graduation, SB 194 ______ 298, 426, 485, 524, 530, 2079, 2294, 2988 Collins, City of; reincorporate, HB 808 ___________________ 1080, 1088, 1342, 1477, 1567 Colquitt, City of; new charter, HB 576 ________________________________ 471, 480, 553, 603, 685 Columbia County Airport Authority; create, HB 505 __________________________________________________________________________________ 467, 475, 553, 600, 678 Columbus City Council; exercise of certain power relating to Medical Center Board, HB 852 ____________ ... 963, 972, 2346, 2357, 2463 Columbus, City of; purchase, construct drainage projects, HB 556 ,,__ ................ 470, 479, 553, 602, 683 Columbus Hospital Authority; create, SB 391 _____________________ 1707, 1886, 1895, 2023 Columbus-Muscogee County; encourage industry and commerce with tax exemption, certain cases, HR 349 ____________________________________________________ _________________ 2076, 2224, 2347, 2361, 2479 Commerce, City of; certain appointees be qualified electors, HB 1139 . . 1788, 1797, 2005, 2016, 2243 Commercial Gambling; punished as felony, SB 288 ______ _____.______________._...___......_______________.-_..___..__._____589, 1267, 1345, 1483, 1494 Commission on Aging, State; recreate, SB 375 ... ___________ ____________ 1460, 1605, 1608 Commission on Status of Women; composition and pay, HB 884 ________________________ ______________________ ____1788, 1797, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2561 Commission to Study Equal Rights; create, SR 91 ..__..._......______________________________,.____......_______._._.._. ...____657, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1578 Commission to Study Georgia Tax Revision; create, SR 127 __________________....... 1012, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1587 Commission to Study Metro Atlanta Expressway System; create, HR 228 ... 2076, 2224, 2456, 2461 Commission to Study Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Fluctuation; create, SR 36 ___________________________ ___________ 157, 199, 256, 320, 330, 2426, 2438, 2990 Commissioner of Transportation; serve as State Highway Engineer, HB 893 ___________ _. __________ 1502, 1536, 1607, 1823, 1864 Committee, DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study; create, HR 126 . ... .471, 480, 977, 1029, 1106 Committee, Newton County Local Legislative Study; create, HR 371 _____________________________________________________________ 2393, 2435, 2453, 2459, 2650 Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, Senate; abolish, SR 8 ___________.____---------.-__._..________ 87, 95, 114, 126, 132 Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, Senate; change membership, SR 7 _____ _.___________87, 95, 114, 126, 131, 2976, 2990 Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, Senate; change membership, SR 15 ____________________________________________________________94 Committee on Human Resources, Senate Standing; studies of welfare and public assistance, SR 159 ____ ..____..__._ ___________________ ____________.__.1792, 2006, 2074 Committee on Retirement, Standing; conduct studies, SR 114 ... ....971, 1344, 1479 Committee, Standing Rules; study question of ethics code for Senators, SR 150 ____________..______..._.._.___-.__.____________________.....___....________1600, 2923, 2928 Committee to Study Agricultural Research; create, SR 119 ...._._. 1018, 1717, 2881 Committee to Study Alcoholic Rehabilitation Facilities; create, SR 232 ___..__________.________________________________.___._._.___._...._.___.________....2645, 2923, 2929 Committee to Study Blue Laws; create, SR 140 _-____1339, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2990 Committee to Study DeKalb County Justices of the Peace; create, HR 158 . _ ________________________.__.____._......________588, 594, 1343, 1476, 1576, 1589 3012 INDEX Committee to Study Discriminatory Laws; create, SR 160 ------1709, 1802, 2881 Committee to Study Driver Education; create, SR 124 .._._...._..._..1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1586 Committee to Study Energy Production; create, SR 197 -------.,.2451, 2923, 2929 Committee to Study Food Stamp Program; create, SR 231 _._... .. 2645, 2923, 2929 Committee to Study Preeport Tax; create, SR 130 -- - 1339, 1606, 1,609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2989 Committee to Study Fulton County Transportation; create, SR 115 ...........-.-_.------------------971, 1467, 1550, 1639, 1680 Committee to Study Grand Juries; create, SR 48 ----------------.249, 595, 2881 Committee to Study Health Education; create, SR 221 ._..._...._._...2645, 2923, 2929 Committee to Study Health Laws; create, SR 57 ----------.306, 427, 486, 524, 536, 2979, 2990 Committee to Study Health Maintenance Organization; create, SR 128 -----....----.-.----------------.------...1018, 1609, 1724, 1741 Committee to Study Mental Retardation; create, SR 214 ....................................2M5 Committee to Study Power Plant Siting; create, SR 123 ...... ... 1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585 Committee to Study Public Employee Collective Bargaining create, SR 122 _.....---..--........----....--------1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585, 1591 Committee to Study Public Television; create, HR 305 .............. 1993, 2002, 2351, 2356, 2667, 2879 Committee to Study State Parks; create, HR 114 ........654, 661, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2422, 2500, 2502, 2544 Committee to Study State School Readiness Testing; create, SR 68 --.---.....-..----.--....-.-..-.-..-...-.......-340, 482, 520, 563, 582 Committees, Senate Standing; appointed ------------------------------------------..18 Communications from Governor _____... 25, 40, 165, 1139 Communications from Secretary of State .-------------...11, 76, 288, 1074, 2985 Community Action Agencies; continuation, HB 429 ......... 1874, 1881, 2006, 2013, 2253, 2302 Community Antenna Television Systems; subject to Public Service Commission jurisdiction, SB 184 .----...------...... -------- 297, 484, 518, 563, 570 Community Development Department; establish Industry and Trade Bureau within, HB 82;5 _......._._....._......----...1542, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1973 Community Development Department; relating to board of commissioners, HB 990 ...._._.-...._......._.--------1540, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1977 Companies Doing Water Business; tax returns, HB 391 ----.....__..------.2227, 2230 Compensation, Minimum for County Officials; relative to legislation requiring, SR 238 -----------------....--....-.........--------.2645, 2923, 2930 Condemnation of Private Property for Road Purposes; duties of Transportation Commissioner, HB 245 .------715, 722, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1321 Condominium Act, Georgia; enact, HB 619 ------..1788, 1797, 2349, 2355, 2495, 2500, 2528, 2586 Confederate Soldiers; repeal Code section relating to relief, SB 26 .....--------....---------..----..........----86, 125, 145, 166, 170, 654, 2987 Confederate Soldiers; repeal Code sections relating to peddlers, SB 28 ---.----------------_......----..86, 125, 145, 166, 180, 654, 2987 Conservators for Aged Persons; provide powers and duties, SB 376 --------.1460 Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; relative to relocation, HR 222 - ............................... 715, 724, 1344, 1480 Constitution Revision Commission; create, SR 65 ................307, 666, 730, 814, 952 INDEX 3013 Constitutional Amendments: Ad Valorem Tax; cities and counties may grant exemptions for certain land use, SR 113 .........._.970, 1267, 1347, 1483, 1516 Ad Valorem Tax; classification and assessment of inventory comprising tangible personal property, SR 58 . . ............ 306, 1091, 1273, 1363, 1407 Ad Valorem Tax; exempt property used for non-profit home for aged, SR 42 _______..._.__..___.___.___.___._...194, 253, 317, 358, 407 Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 52 ____...___.... .__....._________.______.._.___.___.____.__.__..___._.______306 Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 59 ....................... ...... ....306, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1915 Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 161 ............. ..._..._.................._..._............__._._.........1709 Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption for 62 year olds, certain income, SR 60 ....... ................ ........306,1799,1804,1905,1918 Athens, Downtown Development Authority; create, HR 205 .. ........ . .-_._.__...._..._._..______.__.. 1015, 1021, 1467, 1565, 1634 Atlanta; homestead exemption, annual filing not required, SR 152 _..............._........... .........................._............_..............1600 Auburn, Town of; homestead exemption, HR 59 ....... ......191, 197, 345, 431, 489 Board of Education; change composition, SR 33 .... ........__....................._.141, 309 Chatham County Utility Services Authority; create, SR 11 . ... . . ... ...... ..87, 160, 202, 261 Chattooga County Tax Commissioner; disposition of fees, SR 163 _...._..._................. ........... . 1792, 1888, 1901, 2042, 2394, 2988 Cities and Counties; obtain federal disaster loans, SR 116 ................................................... 971, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1305, 2426, 2989 Cities, Counties, Sinking Fund; invest to pay off indebtedness, certain cases, HR 8 ............... 715, 724, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1444 Civil Actions; provide for venue relating to third-party practice, SR 44 ... ......_L_.___.._. ...... .__.___.... .. 249, 595, 667, 751 Columbus-Muscogee County; encourage industry and commerce with tax exemption, certain cases, HR 349 ^.^.^^-^..^.^... . ........2076, 2224, 2347, 2361, 2479 Constitutional Amendments; provide procedures for initiative petition, SR 27 ................_......._...... ............_..........................._....... 122 Constitutional Convention; General Assembly provide by law, SR 12 ............... ........87, 125, 145, 166, 184, 212, 213, 242, 319, 320 Corporate Power to Private Companies; authority to Secretary of State, HR 122 ..................._.__..._..........2228, 2231, 2454, 2458, 2667, 2873,2879 County Education Boards; members elected, SR 131 __........--_..._._._............_.1255 Coweta County; ad valorem tax for industry, HR 208 .... ... ............ ...................1016, 1021, 1343, 1478, 1571 Coweta County Board of Education; leases and contracts, HR 12.8 .........._._..___......__......__...__1337, 1341, 1466, 1563, 1636 Coweta County Justice Courts; replace with Small Claims Court, HR 271 ___..._..__.-__.___._.___.__..1789, 1798, 2004, 2016, 2249 Crime Involving Dangerous Weapon; minimum sentence, SR 50 .................._................._._._............_.._..........................._._...... 305 Crisp County; issue revenue anticipation obligations, HR 144 ........................................................544, 550, 663, 734, 811 3014 INDEX DeKalb County; enter into waste contracts, HR 156 ._-.__.._._...____...._._.__.....___....._..._.._._.544, 550, 2232, 2237, 2363 DeKalb County Judges, Stone Mountain Circuit Judges; elected in nonpartisan elections, HR 157..--..___--_._..-..__._._.587, 594 Douglas County Officials; provide for recall, HR 27 _....._.....-.._....._.............................................119, 123, 252, 313, 354 Downtown Savannah Authority; delete from Constitution SR 89 .___..-__.__..___.__.-_._.___..._._.__-_...__.__..___..__._._.,,_.._...__._.__. 657, 796, 979, 1040 East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; create, HR 276 . . .. . ... ....2077, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2481 Fulton County; homestead exemption, change definition of income, SR 97 ..........................................................719, 1843, 2453, 2460, 2661 General Assembly; change sessions and procedures, SR 4 ___..___-.__----_..___-...___-_...__-.___..._._._.__...__ 62, 113, 125, 146, 147, 151, 171 General Assembly; legislative process open and accessible to public, SR 169 .......................................... .......... 1869, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2282 General Assembly Members; no change in salary during term, HR 69 .... ...................... .191, 197, 1344, 1475 General Assembly; permit donation of surplus books to non-profit organizations, SR 112 ........... ................................ 970, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1584 General Assembly Salaries; no change during terms, SR 31 ....................................................HI, 310, 348, 434, 465, 492, 493 General Assembly; two readings in each House required prior to passage of legislation, SR 67 .-._............... 340, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1577, 1582 Handicapped Veteran; increase homestead exemption to $17,500, SR 39 .,........-_......-.........._-......_.-..........-.... 157, 198, 256, 320, 357, 407 Heard County; homestead exemption, SR 83 ...........................590, 796, 981, 1039 Henry County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials, SR 19 .... ..._._......_............_....................................... ................. 94, 130 Homestead Exemption; increase for certain disabled veterans, SR 34 .-.._....-.-..._.-.-......-....-.^_................... 141, 252, 317, 358, 404 Judicial Nominating Commission; provide for, SR 21 -...-..-.-............,....................................... Ill, 198, 256, 320, 326 Junk Yards and Outdoor Advertising; regulation of, SR 96 ........ ......_.............__..............719, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2068, 2979, 2990 Jurors; selected from circuit or geographic region, SR 132 .. ...........1256, 1471 Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; indemnification program, HR 77 .......... 1016, 1021, 1800, 1805, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2266, 2341 Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; program of indemnification, SR 46 ............................ ................249, 978, 1026, 1110, 1117 Life Sentence for Aircraft Hijacking; no parole until 30 years served, SR 205 ..... .............. ........ ....2644 Life Sentence for Armed Robbery; no parole until 30 years served, SR 204 .................................................... 2644 Life Sentence for Kidnapping; no parole until 30 years served, SR 203 ......... ......................................... 2644 Life Sentence for Rape; no parole until 30 years served, SR 202 ..................-..-.....--.....--......._........................ 2644 Life Sentence for Sodomy; no parole until 30 years served, SR 206 ....._.-.-.._........._...-.._........._-..........-......-............................ 2644 Life Sentence, Murder Conviction; must serve 30' years before parole, SR 201 -...-........--.........._---.._.................................... 2643 Life Sentence; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 200-......................... 2643 Lowndes County Historical Property; exempt from county ad valorem tax, HR 229 .__......._....................-...... 1083, 1090, 1343, 1478, 1573 INDEX 3015 Marietta, City of; employees, increase retirement benefits, HR 311 ........ .-._..,,------.1874, 1884, 2347, 2361, 2495 Merit System; create new State Personnel Board, SR 25 .............._......_..__...._....._....._......._..121, 253, 317, 358, 433, 1337, 1361, 1782 Mobile Homes; separate class of property for taxation, provide for assessment, SR 82 ...........................................M&, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1504 Muscogee County Airport Commission; appointment of members, HR 89 ........................................................................................SS7, 344 National Guard; retirement benefits, SR 32 _----_____.._._______----_______----___.___._--141 Newnan, Downtown Development Authority; create, HR 23 ___...................----_.._-_-____._....-._......-.i......-119, 123, 160, 202, 270 Newton County; time for making tax levies and assessments, HR 109 _........__..._.__.._._....._...__......_..._._.419, 425, 1093, 1278, 1357 Offender Rehabilitation Board; new name for Corrections Board, HR 200 ...._...._....... ___.___......._._.___.___.1790, 1798, 2007, 2012, 2253, 2331 Office of Constitutional Review; create, SR 103 _____________________________.719 Peach County Justices of Peace; increase jurisdiction, HR 127 _.......___......_.._........_... .___------___._____.------------___.471, 480, 553, 603, 686 Perry, City of; homestead exemption, exclude retirement income, HR 117 ........._.._............_........_.....__...........__....... 544, 550, 663, 733, 809 Public Programs to Combat Hunger; provide for, SR 102.___________________________719 Public Service Commission; appeals and reviews go to Supreme Court, SR 107 ._......... . .......789, 1342, 1474, 1576, 1583, 1639, 1640 Public Service Commission; change terms of office, SR 37 ........................ 157, 484, 520, 563, 579 Public Service Commission; change terms of office, SR 73 _____________...___________.340 Real Property; separate class for tax purposes, SR 64 ...._...._......._..............._. 307 Sheriffs; minimum qualifications for office, HR 73 _.. 654, 661, 1023, 1102, 1327 Spalding County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials, SR 20 . . ..... ._...... ..,,.___ 94, 130 State Properties Commission; powers and duties, HR 226 ----.-.---.-----.-.-......_._..__..____...____.._.___.___.1083, 1090, 1472, 1559 Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund, Subsequent Injury; establish, SR 71 ......................... ............._.._....._.._.._..._....__.............................340 Constitutional Amendment, U.S.; equal rights for women, ratify, SR 28 ........___.._...__._._.. _.....___.._.._._.___.___ 122, 427, 486, 524, 533, 535 Constitutional Amendments; provide procedures for initiative petition, SR 27 .......... ........._......._.......... ____. ........................ 122 Constitutional Convention; General Assembly provide by law, SR 12 __.._._.._._.__._.__._...._._.. 87, 125, 145, 166, 184, 212, 213, 242, 319, 320 Constitutional Review; create office SR 103 .............................................._..._......._..719 Consumer Advisory Board; provide for creation, SB 285 - ............................546, 1465, 1549, 1639, 1651, 2584, 2611, 2688, 2853, 2888, 2890, 2912, 2913, 2942, 2949, 2988 Consumer Education; provide for required course in schools, SB 42 _._.___..__._...._..........................._...._._._.....___..__..__.____.___.._._._____.__..._...______.._..__..92, 796 Consumer Protection; unlawful for reporting company agent to enter residence without prior invitation from occupant, SB 403 ..... ......... 1868 Consumers' Rate Counsel; attorney appointed to serve in utility rate cases, SB 92 .................. ..-136, 551, 603, 689, 692 Consumer's Utility Counsel; create office, SB 138 ._-_____._.__------_----_____..._....__._--..156, 551, 604, 689, 692, 1542, 1578, 2988 Contraband Articles, Disposition; proceeds above court costs go to county treasury, SB 179 -.__.------_----_------...296, 481, 518, 563, 569 3016 INDEX Contraband, Malt Beverage Pound; revenue commissioner destroy, HB 623 _--...-----....---1946, 1984, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2538, 2585, 2596 Contract for Construction, Public; three bids, SB 207 . ____________________________ ........301 Contracts; must be in writing for certain services SB 360 ...--..---.----..-.---------.------ --1255, 1465, 1556, 1639, 1670 Contracts, Public Work; performance bond over $5,000, HB 215 ........_._.. ______..1253, 1261, 1468, 1551, 2435, 2442 Contracts, Water and Sewer; provisions for retained amounts, HB 851 ....--......_......_................. ...1502, 1535, 1717, 1718, 1906, 1974 Convenience Warehouse Act; definitions and requirements, SB 248 ._......__...__....._._.._................................. 339, 977, 1026, 1110, 1116, 2978, 2989 Cook, B. Prank; commemorate, HR 358 ....._......._................. .............. .--1995, 2075 Coosa High Eagles Marching Band; commend, SR 105 . ............ ........... .....737 Cordele Office Building Authority; certain restrictions on exercise of power, HB 1140 . .......... ...... . 1870, 1878, 2232, 2237, 2362 Corporate Power to Private Companies; authority to Secretary of State, HR 122 .. 2228, 2231, 2454, 2458, 2667, 2873, 2879 Corporate Securities; prior approval cf Public Service Commission required for issuance of stocks, bonds payable within 12 months, SB 298 . .... ................. .----.----.655 Corporations, Foreign, Suits Against; change venue, HB 262 . ..__._...... ._......_... .............. 588, 593, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1751 Corporations; reduce penalty for late filing of reports, HB 61 .-...----....----------..----------------243, 249, 1889, 1894, 2500, 2503 Corporations; shareholders meetings, action allowed with written consent of majority, SB 209 ............_...........,...... 301, 662, 728, 814, 925 Correctional Facilities; merchandise produced by inmates may be sold only to public or charitable entities, SB 263 ... 473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1649 Correctional Industries Act; amend relating to compensation to inmates, SB 262 .__._____ ...__._______._......_..__473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1646, 2977, 2989 Correctional Industries Association, Georgia; composition, HB 166 ...... ........ ....... -709, 1025, 1099, 1280, 1312 Corrections Board; designate police powers to certain employees, HB 830 ................_. 2227, 2230, 2350, 2356, 2500, 2558 Corrections Board; develop alternative programs to incarceration through Judicial Council, SB 264 ........... 473, 665, 728, 814, 940 Corrections Board; pay counties for State prisoners, SB 313 --.-.------.-.----.-..-.---- - -.. .. .... 718, 1025 Corrections Board; pay court costs for trial of inmate accused of escape, SB 260 _..............................473, 665, 728, 814, 938, 2977, 2989 Corrections Board; prisoner costs in county institutions, HB 696 ..... ------....-----...-716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1368 Corrections Board; rename Board of Offender Rehabilitation, HR 200 ..... ......................... 1790, 1798, 2007, 2012, 2253, 2331 Corrections Department; prison warden or superintendent grant emergency leave to inmates, HB 694 ............1014, 1021, 1472, 1553, 1640, 1688 Corrections Department; receive custody of certain children, repeal provisions, HB 860 ------------1254, 1265, 1469, 1556, 1823, 1858, 2341 Corrections Director; delegate authority to wardens to issue pass privileges to inmates, certain cases, HB 697 ----._...----.-...-------- ..............716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1391 Corrections Director; notified by clerk of court of person's conviction, SB 256 ....._....,.........._.. .................................................. 421 Corrections Director; only attorneys may contact regarding transfer of prisoners, HB 777 - ----.. 2219, 2222, 2349, 2355, 2500, 2550 INDEX 3017 Cotton Farmers; require government help, SR 145 ......1544, 1714, 1718, 1822, 1832 Cotton Support Prices; urge Congress increase, HR 335 .__.__..___.___.______...._.____._...__._.__._...____.._.._._.... 1706, 1714, 1885, 1892, 2367, 2427 Counties, Cities; levy local sales tax after referendum, HB 150 ..__....._.._...._. 1732, 1783, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2372, 2948, 2959 Counties, Cities; prohibited from adopting ordinances relating to firearms registration, SB 172 .............. ...............248, 595, 666, 747 Counties, Cities; refund provisions for overpaid taxes, HB 44 .._......_..._...._..........._._........_..___.._......_...... ...1014, 1019, 1467, 1551, 1905, 1971 Counties, Cities, Sinking Fund; invest to pay off indebtedness, certain cases, HR 8 ....._...._....._...._..___....... ............715, 724, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1444 Counties, Claims Against; change time for property tax credit claims, SB 343 .._._._._..._............ ..................... 1017, 1714, 1717, 1822, 1827 Counties; equality of treatment by State government, SB 219 __________________------303 County Boards of Equalization; method of selecting members, HB 870 .. ... .... ............................ 2078, 2222, 2346, 2353, 2500, 2560 County, City Governments; prohibited from residency requirements for employment, SB 70 111, 159, 201, 274, 285, 717, 746, 2987 County Correctional Institutions; urge use for State prisoners, SR 49 ........._.........................._..._..........._..._.........._........_..... 249, 483, 492 County Education Boards; members elected, SR 131 __________________________------.1255 County Judicial Officers; non-partisan election, HB 856 .............._._._.._.._._._............... -.----1252, 1264, 1548, 1565, 1640, 1694 County Line Change; file copy of plat with Secretary of State, HB 455 .. .. -..---- ---716, 722, 1605, 1608, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 County Officials, minimum Compensation; relative to legislation requiring, SR 233 ................_......_._..............._.___.._...._._._.2645, 2923, 2930 County Prisons; State pay certain prisoner costs, SB 313 ------------------718, 1025 County Prisons; State pay certain prisoner costs, HB 696 ...................................... . ... ............716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1368 County Sheriffs; minimum salaries, HB 292 .............. .--------1245, 1261, 1800, 1805, 2253, 2290, 2298, 2340 County Tax Collectors; receive payments in night deposit boxes, SB 392 ................ . ............. 1707, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2278, 2290 Court Costs; State pay in cases concerning constitutionality of laws, SB 378 .'_.... .........._......__._....". ................................. ....... ....................1542 Court Reporter Fees; judicial council set fees, HB 482 ----.--------------- .. .. ------ -------- 964, 974, 1470, 1559, 1906, 1957 Court Reporters; change compensation, SB 340 _._.._........... .... ----------------1017 Courts, Foreign; Georgia recognize and enforce certain judgments, HB 83 ......... . .. ................... .. --511, 514, 1094, 1274, 1363, 1411 Courts of Inquiry; allow unsworn statement, SB 383 .........__._._.._........... ..1543, 2006 Coweta County; ad valorem tax for industry, HR 208 .............. .................. .......___._..... ... . 1016, 1021, 1343, 1478, 1571 Coweta County Board of Education; leases and contracts, HR 128 ...._........._.........._....................._...__.1337, 1341, 1466, 1563, 1636 Coweta County Board of Elections; provide, HB 530 ..... 962, 971, 1715, 1720, 1813 Coweta County Justice Courts; replace with Small Claims Court, HR 271 ...._._.._......._... .............. 1789, 1798, 2004, 2016, 2249 Coweta County; State property transfer, HR 75 ... 587, 594, 979, 1027, 1111, 1133 Cox, Hon. Jay Carroll; commend, SR 30 _.____._._..__.._..........__._.___..__._______.._..................126 Crawfish, Saltwater; repeal Act regulating taking and possession, SB 331 _._._._.._.._._........._.--------....--969, 1095, 1271, 1363, 1406 Crawford County Board of Commissioners; compensation, HB 520 ..------ ---------- -469, 477, 553, 601, 680 3018 INDEX Crawford County Deputy Sheriffs; compensation, HB 516 ,..468, 476, 553, 600, 679 Crawford County Treasurer; compensation, HB 515 ___...._. 468, 476, 553, 600, 678 Crawfordville, City of; new charter, SB 310 ......... 717, 977, 1027, 1102, 2281, 2988 Credit; discrimination on sex, race, religion or marital status prohibited, HB 40 .............__........._._ 586, 592, 1604, 1609, 2884, 2904, 2980 Credit; discrimination prohibited, SB 96 _._.._..........._...._.......... 137, 197, 255, 320, 324 Credit Insurance, Life and Accident; provisions for approval, rules and regulations, SB 366 __._._...........__._._.._._._..._................_._._.__..1338 Crime Information Center Advisory Council; composition, HB 732 ------..._._.__......_..,,._... .1995, 2000, 2454, 2458 Crime Involving Dangerous Instrumentalities; prohibit harmful ink or dye on property for sale, SB 47 __....____.____._.______________________.__.._.___________93, 254 Crime Involving Dangerous Weapons; mandatory imprisonment upon conviction, SB 315 ..____..___.__..-.-..-..________________._...,,.................718 Crime Involving Dangerous Weapons; minimum sentence, SR 50 ............_......_...305 Criminal Cases; mandatory death penalty for murder conviction, SB 18 ......._......____________________________________._______.._____._____.._____________________________62 Criminal Cases, Procedure; provide for discovery and inspection, preliminary hearings, SB 144 ._._... 192, 517, 555, 606, 614, 726, 813, 931, 968, 1053, 1068, 1890, 2046, 2047 Criminal Code; change punishment for armed robbery conviction, SB 119 -___._.._._..._..........................._.._......_._................._...._..._..................141 Criminal Issuance of Bad Checks; define offense, HB 91 __..................-...__-______.___.________________............ 207, 241, 1890, 1892, 2253, 2292 Criminal Justice Council; establish, SB 107 ~_.___-139, 310, 346, 433, 458, 725, 813, 926, 967, 1053, 1067, 1110, 1127 Criminal Procedure; joinder of offenses allowed in indictment, HB 955 ,,--------------.- .---2227, 2231 Crisp County; issue revenue anticipation obligations, HR 144 ......_.___.__..._..._..._________..._..___._._._.._.._._._...._...._.._..............544, 550, 663, 734, 811 Cusseta, City of; new charter, HB 635 ----..._.._....._._.. 542, 547, 663, 733, 1036, 1252 Cyclorama; historic value and in need of repair, HR 197 --------------------------------------1875, 1884, 2234, 2235, 2667, 2875 D Dade County Commissioner; expenses, HB 228 ......._.. 189, 196, 663, 734, 807, 1016 Dade County Probate Court Deputy and Clerk of Judge; compensation, HB 227 ............_._____.._.___..___.__..__.._._.._........_.189, 196, 663, 734, 804 Dade County Sheriff; budget procedures, SB 273 .__..-513, 662, 731, 798, 1539, 2988 Dade County Superior Court Deputy Clerk; compensation, HB 229 ....._......334, 341, 481, 522, 559 Dade County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 226 ....._..189, 196, 663, 734, 803 Damages for Torts; limitations in medical cases against physicians, SB 373 1460 Damages, Unliquidated; remove limit on amount interest apply, HB 544 ------------1433, 1454, 1585, 1890, 1893, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2258 Danielsville Mayor; term of office, HB 592 .._.....__.._._......_...._.512, 515, 663, 732, 800 Davis, Paul; commend, SR 212 ------------------ -_...._.__............_.____.__.............2639 Death Benefits; not liable for debts or taxes, certain cases, SB 108 ._.--------_----------------------..--------139, 517, 555, 606, 614 Death, Determination of; cessation of brain function additional criteria, SB 106 --------------------------------138, 517, 555, 606, 613, 2447, 2988 INDEX 3019 Death Penalty Laws; urge U.S. Supreme Court rule on constitutionality, SR 120 -..-.....-___.--.--.__.--.----..- ....1018, 1343, 1479 Death Penalty; mandatory for murder conviction, SB 18 ____________________---- ... ___.62 Death Penalty; sentence procedure in cases, HB 588 _,,_,,._____________.___________1082, 1088 Decatur County Civil and Criminal Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation, HB 555 ------_._....._._...-.-___.--__..,,..----..--470, 479, 553, 602, 683 Decatur County Hospital Authority; appointment, HB 817 --------------.784, 791 Decatur County Hospital Authority; appointment of members, HB 1013 ----_------------------..-.___..__.----..1456, 1462, 1715, 1721, 1810 Decatur County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 554 .__..___....._. 470, 478, 553, 602, 683 Deed Records; additional information required in foreclosure and subsequent sale, HB 466 ________.______.______________.____.653, 660, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2400 Deeds, Secondary Security; define service charges, SB 351 _----.---- -.-._._.-.._----._.--------1085, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1502, 2342, 2988 Deeds to Secure Debt, Real Property; limitations, HB 354 ____._.______________._708, 710 Deeds, Warranty; grantee's address required, SB 339 ----------1017, 1470, 1558, 1724, 1731 Defendant, Unknown in Motor Vehicle Accident; provisions, HB 800 ------------------___.__-_______.___.._____..___.__..1707, 1712, 1891, 1893, 2500, 2551 Defense Department; Adjutant General and Assistants, appointment requires Senate confirmation, SB 278 ... 514, 725, 797, 985, 1053, 1062 DeKalb Alcoholic Beverage Sale; hours for consumption on premises, HB 774 ------.__.-.______.___.___._._________.------.----713, 721, 2232, 2236, 2361 DeKalb County; appointment of county registrars, HB 690 ----------------584, 591 DeKalb County Board of Education; qualifications, HB 299 ........ .335, 342, 1715, 1720, 1808 DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections; provide, HB 360 ___----.-.._.-._.-.._.._._._.._._.___.__.._.____.-_.__--_-.-.-----------1595, 1601 DeKalb County Chief Registrar; compensation, HB 691 .___........_______..__.____....584, 591 DeKalb County Commissioners; change provisions relating to fines and punishment, HB 839 ---___...--.-.---------------785, 792 DeKalb County Commissioners; increase membership, SB 283 ----------------545 DeKalb County Delinquent Tax; strike 10% penalty, HB 739 ._..._. 653, 658, 2232, 2236, 2362, 2564 DeKalb County; enter into waste contracts, HR 156 ......_.544, 550, 2232, 2237, 2363 DeKalb County Investigative Grand Juries; subpoena power, HB 436 ----..541, 977, 1028, 1103 DeKalb County Judges, Stone Mountain Circuit Judges; elected in nonpartisan elections, HR 157 ..--..----..-.--------------------------587, 594 DeKalb County Justices of the Peace Study Committee; create, HR 158 ......................................................588, 594, 1343, 1476, 1576, 1589 DeKalb County Oglethorpe Housing Foundation Act; change name, SB 406 ----------....--.------_.--------....1878, 2004, 2013, 2247, 2535, 2989 DeKalb County Recorder's Court; appointment of marshals, HB 662 ___.___.__.._-----_.--__.----.---__--__-.-..._.644, 549, 977, 1028, 1103 'DeKalb County Recorder's Court; authority to assess fines, HB 838 ........785, 792 DeKalb County; relating to signs on residential property, SB 357 ------------_.----_.....----_._.._.__....-__.....--1086, 1715, 1719, 1806, 2562, 2989 DeKalb County; requirements for buildings unfit for human habitation, HB 924 ----------------..------------1081, 1089, 1715, 1720, 1817, 1993 DeKalb County School Board Districts; change provisions, HB 385 ..................................... ..416, 422, 1342, 1476, 1566 DeKalb County School Property Utilization Study Committee; create, HR 126 .......--------... 471, 480, 977, 1029, 1106 3020 INDEX DeKalb County School System; appreciation to, HR 376 .......... ........... 2228, 2252 DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Authority, create, HB 1182 ....._..__.._..._........_.............................. ......1991, 2000 DeKalb County State Court; appointment of investigators, HB 610.........---..---.-.--...----------....----512, 516, 1342, 1476, 1566 DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforcement; create, HR 92 -------------------------------------- .-------587, 594, 1343, 1480 DeKalb-Fulton Counties; provide for branch banks, SB 148 ------------------------------193, 517, 556, 606, 618, 2899, 2989 Dental Health Day; designate, HR 35 --.------.... --------129, 133, 161, 165, 283 Dental Hygienist; minimum age for qualification, HB 348 ,, .1995, 2000, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2515 Depositories, County and School Monies; additional banks eligible, SB 36 .....----------------------------91, 143, 161, 204, 207, 717, 744, 2987 Depositories, State; Federally guaranteed bonds considered collateral, HB 758 ......-- ..------------------ .1873, 1882, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2548 Development Authorities Law; definition of "project", HB 875 ------------------..----1401, 1454, 2006, 2009, 2253, 2327, 2447, 2519 Development Authorities Law; revise, redefine certain terms, SB 380 1543, 1715, 1718, 1822, 1828 Deyton, Honorable Robert A.; commend, SR 223 .. ------ ... .... ------ ... -.-2882 Disaster Loans, Obtain Federal; cities and counties, SR 116 ----.----------------------------971, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1305, 2426, 2989 Disaster Relief, Governor emergency power to give certain grants, SB 332 ---------------------------------.969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1303 Disaster Victims; political subdivisions authorized to acquire temporary housing sites, SB 335 --------------------970, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1304 Discovery and Inspection; provide for in criminal procedure, SB 144 ------.------------.192, 517, 555, 606, 614, 726, 813, 931, 968, 1053, 1068, 1890, 2046, 2047 Discrimination; based on sex, race, religion or marital status, in extending credit unlawful, HB 40 --------586, 592, 1604, 1609, 2884, 2904, 2980 Discriminatory Laws Study Committee; create, SR 160 ---- ....... 1709, 1802, 2881 Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, change time after which property is considered abandoned, HB 542 .......... .----.----------... 1704, 1712 Distress Warrants; new Code chapter, HB 568 --------.1707, 1712, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2667, 2805, 2869, 2887, 2897, 2901, 2982 District Attorney Emeritus; provisions for appointment and retirement benefits, SB 109 -.--------.139, 345, 428, 492, 498, 1337, 1441, 2988 District Attorneys, Assistant; expenses, HB 266 ----------1674, 1697, 2006, 2013, 2500, 2514 District Attorneys grant immunity from prosecution, certain cases, SB 137 -----.--------_----.----_----.156, 310, 347, 433, 464, 2899, 2989 District Attorneys; represent plaintiff on public assistance in support cases, HB 76 ----------------------1245, 1260, 1605, 1608, 2366, 2368 District Attorneys' Secretaries; State Merit System, HB 268 .__.--------------------------------654, 659, 1468, 1552, 1906, 1947, 2229 District Attorneys' Secretaries; subject to Merit System, SB 252 --------.420, 726 Doctors of the Day: Atha, Dr. John F. .--..-__._._._._....----------------------------------._------.......458 Baugh, Dr. James ___....._----.------------------------------_--------__--------. .621 Butterworth, Jr., Dr. H. Harper ___..----------------------.------------------280 Chambers, Dr. J. W. ---_----------______--___.--__-_____-_--------.- 1287 INDEX 3021 Davis, Dr. Albert ________________________________________________ __________________.__------.___ 984 Garrison, Dr. P. Olin ______..---___------___------------------ ..--__._.--_--.__.___._____ ___,_.1726 Gordon, Jr., Dr. W. Carl ......--._....--__--..------__._--------.----------------_----_--__332 Hancock, Dr. Carl ....... .--.--__------__--------1367 Hattaway, Dr. James R. . -_____.. __------------------__--1575 Haverty, Dr. John Rhodes ________________________________________________________..._______________1828 Hoose, Dr. Ken ........ .,,...._ 748 Hutchinson, Dr. Joseph ................._.....__. ..... _,,___...._.__ 97 Kaufman, Dr. James A. ..... ------ .__.... _.__-...._ 44 Mitchell, Dr. John C. ______________________________________________________________________________________.705 O'Connell, Dr. Michael _ ... ____________ ___________ .1828 Sanders, Dr. Beverly _______ _______ .--_... ______________ _____._...____117 Weaver, Dr. Rose Ann R. ___._.------..----------------------------------_----_----_.363 Wright, Jr., Dr. Robert P. ______ _______________________________________ _ ................. _206 Documents Act, Government; update of distribution lists required, SB 195 .._.._... ___________ _______ ------ .----__--------...__..298, 426, 485, 524, 531 Dodge County Commissioner; compensation, HB 1153 . . ________ _____1871, 1879, 2347, 2359,2467 Dodge County Education Board; referendum relating to election of members, SB 390 . _ _____.__.__1599, 1716, 1722, 1812, 2976, 2990 Dodge County Sheriff and Clerk of Superior Court; compensation, HB 1154 _______________ _______________________ ______1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2467 Doerun, City of; new charter, SB 284 _______________________545, 662, 731, 798, 2393, 2988 Dooly County; feeding of prisoners, HB 938 ----------1248, 1257, 1466, 1561, 1613 Doss, Senator Sam W. ______..._________._.______.----______--------------------------_.___._...____ __1821 Dougherty and Lee Counties; State property transfer, SR 144 _______ _ _______ ___1544, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1822, 1830, 2948, 2949, 2984, 2990 Dougherty County-Albany Payroll Development Authority; redefine terms in Act, HB 71 .__-------------_------------_----------.106, 112, 160, 201, 260 Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Chairman; election method, HB 524 ___ ______________________ _______________________ ________ 469, 477, 553, 601, 680 Dougherty County; create County Administrator office, HB 513 _-__.-----__--------------------------.------.----------.468, 476, 553, 600, 678 Dougherty Judicial Circuit; State Librarian furnish books, HR 143 _------------------_----__------------------1541, 1547, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2422 Douglas County Board of Commissioners; filling of vacancies, HB 143 ......__-.. 119, 123, 252, 313, 353 Douglas County Board of Commissioners; increase membership, HB 141 ----_.----------------------------------.118, 123, 252, 313, 352 Douglas County Board of Commissioners; provide for recall of members, HB 142 ----------------------------------------------.118, 123, 252, 313, 352 Douglas County Officials; provide for recall, HR 27 --------119, 123, 252, 313, 354 Douglas Judicial Circuit; create, SB 240 ---...338, 726, 797, 985, 1009, 2394, 2988 Downtown Savannah Authority; delete from Constitution, SR 89 ..-_---.----_----_--_----_,,__--_--------.----.657, 796, 979, 1040 Drawbridges; Transportation Department provide warning devices, SB 61 .--------_------_----------------_----.109, 199, 203, 311, 346, 433, 449 Driver Education Study Committee; create, SR 124 ..... ._------.1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1586 Driver's License; honorary to veterans who reside in Georgia, SB 168 ...................... 247, 345, 429, 493, 509 Driver's License; proof of age for marriage license, HB 973 _----------_--------------------------1873, 1883, 2233, 2235, 2367, 2418, 2536 3022 INDEX Driver's License; revise, consolidate laws regulating, HB 338 _------------.----------------.------.1994, 2000, 2456, 2666, 2667, 2850, 2980 Driver's License Revocation; court clerk receive license and forward to Public Safety Department, SB 56 --------------108, 254,.314, 358, 366, 1738, 1739, 1746 Driving Permits; issued after license revocation, certain cases, SB 352 ......-1085 Drug Abuse; provide for forfeiture of conveyance used to carry marijuana, HB 762 --.---------------------1541, 1546, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2407 Drug and Alcohol Abuse; treatment under mental health services, SB 208 --.-_..-.-_--._.-.....__...-..._-,...._....._.-_--------301 Drug and Cosmetic Act; additional requirements for labeling certain drugs, SB 32 .-- ,,.._.------------------------.___.86, 253, 314, 357, 364, 2988 Drugs; conveyances used to transport marijuana subject to condemnation, SB 305 --------__--------.------_---- 656, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1295 Drugs, Dangerous; classify new drugs, HB 883 -------------------------2078, 2222 Drugs, Dangerous; sample given by manufacturer's representative only on written request, SB 31 .----------------86, 253, 314, 357, 363, 2078, 2987 Drugs; marijuana possession, change penalty for third conviction, SB 346 ---.------...-----------------------1084, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1695 Drugs, Pharmacists; change certain definitions, relating to who may prescribe drugs, HB 203 --------------------1080, 1087, 1800, 1802, 2253, 2295, 2340 Drugs, Prescriptions for; dispensing prohibited if form contains pharmacy trade name or symbol, SB 4 --------------------------------------47, 253 Drugs; relating to marijuana, SB 88 ----------135, 254, 315, 358, 372, 2977, 2989 Dubberly, Frankie; commend, SR 90 ......---------------- -- _----------------...--..650 Dumping Waste Across County Lines, Unlawful; exceptions, HB 605 --------------------1995, 2000, 2255, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2673, 2931, 2981 Dye, Harmful; unlawful to use on merchandise, SB 47 --------------------93, 254 E Early County Coroner; compensation, HB 59 .........._......__.....106, 112, 160, 201, 259 Early County State Court Judge; compensation, HB 57 ---- 106, 112, 160, 201, 259 Early County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 58 ........106, 112, 160, 201, 259 East Dublin Mayor and Council; election, HB 1156 ..---1991, 1999, 2347, 2359, 2467 East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; create, HR 2:76 _...___------..------._------.--------.----2077, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2481 Eavesdropping; change provisions, SB 367 ------------.1339, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1674 Echols County Board of County Commissioners; compensation, HB 684 ---------------------------_--------.--------783, 790, 1888, 1903, 2020 Echols County Sheriff; compensation, HB 685 ----.----.783, 790, 1888, 1903, 2020 Economic Rehabilitation Act; enact, HB 429 --....1874, 1881, 2006, 2013, 2253, 2302 Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Committee, Senate; abolish, SR 8 ....... ---------------------------------- 87, 95, 114, 126, 132 Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Committee, Senate; change membership, SR 7 ------------87, 95, 114, 126, 131, 2976, 2990 Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Committee, Senate; change membership, SR 15 ...--._.......--_--__--------------....._...--.94 Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Standing Committee; urged to study unemployment compensation, SR 136 ----.._-----___.____----.__._-._-....._------------------- ....1339, 1606, 1723 INDEX 3023 Edison, City of; new charter, HB 573 ___..__.-__-_._.___-.______.____..__652, 658, 795, 981, 1033 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; amend relating to teacher allotment, SB 191 ......._....-................._..__..__298, 482, 519, 563, 571, 2930, 2989 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; amend relative to teachers' sick leave, SB 185 _._._..__-__--__.___.__.._._--_-___.___._._._____..._..__. ____._..._297, 796 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; amend to provide for leave for school bus drivers, HB 224 -._._._..____._.__..__1014, 1020, 1469, 1551, 1640, 1683 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors, HB 671 __..______-___.1540, 1546, 2005, 2009, 2253, 2309, 2321, 2339, 2447 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; certification requirements teachers, principals, SB 275 ____,,._.._--.___.________._______,,_________.___ 513 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; change age for school attendance, SB 25 .._._._.._-..-...-_.__..._...........__.___.___.-........._.__-__-__..............-...___.___.___........_.-85, 160 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; change age of children for beginning school, SB 8 .______.___..._-___.___...___._60, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1016, 1284, 2987 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; change beginning age for school, HB 54 ..._....._....,,.....--__....-----.__...--_ 153, 157 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; change provisions relating to local units and capital outlay funds, SB 341 ___..,,.._..-.............__.__,,...--___1017 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; change provisions relating to preschool education, SB 402 ....__...._.___..............._.___.__-__.._______.__........_.___._...1868 Education, Adequate Program, (APEG); independent school systems, pupil transportation, SB 57 .__...__._.._..._.._...108, 309, 346, 433, 449, 717, 736, 2987 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; prohibit employment of certain persons as teachers, HB 858 __.._.._________1482, 1536, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2314, 2427, 2428, 2445, 2538, 2614, 2982 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; provide for isolated schools, HB 86 .__._..._...........__.._...__.__............_.....295, 307, 482, 520, 563, 606, 607 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; provide for required consumer education course, SB 42 ._..,,,,,._...,,--.,,.-,,_..,,- 92, 796 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; repeal district power equalization provisions, SB 322 __________________________________________________________._________.____.788 Education, Adequate Program (APEG) ; technical corrections, HB 791 __......_...._..____............__..._._._...............__.._.1872, 1882, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2312 Education Board, State; change composition, SR 33 __________________________________141, 309 Education Board, State; purchase liability insurance, SB 296 ___.___.___._-.-_.___._______._..--..--_-_.......__..655, 1469, 1549, 1639, 1664, 2426, 2989 Education Boards, County; members elected, SR 131 ________,,_..---____________.,,_-----__.1255 Education Department; reimburse local schools for loss from property tax reduction, SB 49 .,,,,,,.,,_,,.._.,,,,,,._-,, 93 Education Department; urge sick leave plan, SR 104 .._..... ...--_-.______..._._--__-______.___._..-___-___-_.___..__.782, 1469, 1550, 1639, 1679 Education; instruction on free enterprise system required in public schools; SB 80 ...... ....... ............_._............._._.....__.............._..._..._..........._..........._.......121 Education; teachers, principals, procedures for termination of contracts, SB 249 _........_.._._._.._............._.338, 482, 520, 563, 578, 2426, 2552, 2988 Effingham County State Court Judge; compensation, HB 408 ___________ 416, 422, 552, 597, 671 Election Code; new chapter relating to political campaign finance, SB 279 ....._..___________._-._....._______......._-_-_.__________......-....._.._____.__.....-.____....._.614 Election Code; redefine absentee elector, SB 253 __.._______________.___..__..__.420, 1344, 1474 Election, Senate District 43; contested -__,,__,,--___-_ ._ ___ _14, 24, 48, 50 Elections; campaign activities, prohibit petition circulation within certain distance of polls, HB 194 ___.____._..____.__.____._.._____.______.__.___._____--1015, 1020 3024 INDEX Elections; candidates disclose campaign expenditures, contributions, and finances, SB 78 .---.----.-----..-- -- -... 121, 726 Elections; candidates qualify with only one political party, SB 13 .---__.----..----------_____.--61, 125, 144, 166, 167, 1015, 1123, 2987 Elections; candidates qualify with only one political party, SB 44 ....._..._..... 92, 517 Elections; chang-e appointment procedures for registrars, HB 835 .____---..1785, 1793 Elections; chang-e time for candidates to qualify for party nomination, HB 69 ------.----._.----.653, 658, 1023, 1099, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1364 Elections; eligibility requirements for write-in candidates, HB 599 ----...----._._----.--------....1251, 1262, 1468, 1552, 2367, 2402 Elections; financial disclosure by officials, SB 79 --_. 121, 517, 555, 606, 613, 642, 651, 709, 737 Elections; firearms prohibited at polling places, HB 197 ----586, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1366 Elections; limit campaign expenditures by candidates, SB 40 ----_----..--.92, 726 Elections; nomination petitions, change form, HB 498 ----------1873, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 Elections, Nonpartisan; certain county judicial officers and superior court judges, HB 856 --.--------.-.1252, 1264, 1548, 1565, 1640, 1694 Elections; presidential preference primary, time for qualifying, HB 805 ...--_----......------..--...--.1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 2367, 2413 Elections; procedures for absentee voting, HB 687 --------1253, 1263, 1468, 1552, 1823,1856 Elections; prohibit petition circulation or carrying firearms within certain distance of polls, HB 613 ----_____----------.__....----..----------..1253, 1262 Elections; provide for automatic recount of votes, certain cases, SB 318 .---------------- .... ..... 787, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1300 Elections; provide for automatic recount of votes, certain cases, HB 196 ----------------586, 592, 1468, 1551, 1906, 1944, 1989, 2367, 2383, 2981 Elections; provide for campaign and financial disclosure by candidates, SB 141 --____------------__--.156, 517, 555, 606, 615, 623, 2451, 2624, 2859, 2988 Elections; provide for system of registration by party, SB 202 _........_...._.........300 Elections; provisions for filing lists of disqualified voters with registrar, SB 258 .....--..._____....------_--------------.----------------472 Elections; provisions for municipal and general elections held concurrently, HB 614.----___.___--------.1015, 1020, 1468, 1552, 1823, 1853 Elections; relating to Presidential preference primary, HB 844 ._.--.______----------___----------------1253, 1264, 1469, 1553, 2435, 2443 Elections, Special; provisions for at time of a general election, HB 198 ----..._----..._____...----..587, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1367 Elections; voter registration list closed thirty days prior to an election, HB 193 ____--------.._.586, 592, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1365, 1994 Electric Authority, Georgia Municipal; create, HB 31 --------336, 341, 596, 667, 752, 1016, 1121, 1141, 1245, 1331, 1337 Electric Authority, Municipal; declared instrumentality of the State, SB 395 __.._--------__..--------__._.._ 1708, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1914, 2447, 2989 Electric Membership Corporations; directors may be compensated, HB 89 --------------------------------.....--------'965, 973, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1520 Electrical Contractors, Board of; rules and powers, HB 807 .._._---____.--------------...----1253, 1264, 2349, 2353, 2500, 2554 Electrical Contractor's License; extension of time for license without exam, HB 940 .........___.....--........2078, 2223, 2349, 2363, 2501, 2567 Ellenton, City of; new charter, SB 158 ----------------245, 344, 429, 486, 2393, 2988 INDEX 3025 Emanuel County Board of Commissioners; expenses, HB 824 . ........_. ........... .................._.............__...._...... .784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1353 Emanuel County Easter Seal Society; commend, SR 190 . . .. .. ......_.. ... 2,366 Emanuel County Small Claims Court; create, HB 1093 .... .........1702, 1711, 1887, 1900, 2038 Emergency Health Care System, Comprehensive; urge development, HR 348 .. ... ....... ............ ........ .... . ... .. ... . .... 1791, 1798, 2006, 2074 Eminent Domain; compensation of special master in proceedings, HB 47 . .. ... ....._....... .......107, 112, 198, 257, 320, 331, 420, 510 Employees, Deceased; payment of wages due, increase amount allowed without administration, SB 368 . . ..........1339, 1470, 1555, 1639, 1678, 2564, 2597, 2989 Employees' Health Insurance; redefine employee, HB 358 ... . - 785, 793, 1468, 1552, 1640, 1687 Employees' Retirement and Teachers' Retirement; providing for investigation of, SR 216 ..... ...... ........ . 2645,2923,2929 Employees' Retirement System; Agrirama Development Authority employees become members, SB 63 .. ... ..... ... 109, 1717,'1718, 1822, 1823 Employees' Retirement System; change benefits certain personnel in Natural Resources and Revenue Departments, SB 115 ............. 140 Employees' Retirement System; change provisions of increased benefits to those already retired, SB 77 ........ ........ .. ......... ...... . 120 Employees' Retirement System; credit for certain military service, SB 91 ........_._...................._.................._._.............. ...".._...... ...... ..136,345 Employees' Retirement System; increase contribution percentage of certain departments, disability benefits, SB 86 ........ 135, 727, 796, 985, 991 Employees' Retirement System, Public School; make certain persons members, HB 182 ........ ........ ..... .. .... 787, 792, 1096, 1275, 1363, 1413, 1494 Employees' Retirement System; redefine provisions for appellate court judges, SB 113 ....._.... .............. .......... . ...... .. ... ... 140 Employees' Retirement System; shipping point inspection service personnel eligible, HB 236 .... . ....1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1823, 1841, 1850 Employment Security Act; amend to increase maximum benefits, HB 30'. ..... . ..... .......... . ... 119, 122, 143, 162, 204, 244 Employment Security Law; additional funds, HB 29 .. ... 1456, 1462, 1605, 1607, 2435, 2436 Employment Security Law; reduce percent required, HB 28 .. .._... 107, 111, 124, 146, 166, 187 Employment Security; unemployment benefits disqualified, certain labor dispute cases, SB 269 ... ...... ........ . ....... ....... . 474, 1267 Energy Production Study Committee; create, SR 197 ............... 2451, 2923, 2929 Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech; designate Georgia Productivity Center, SR 81 . ... .. . ... ....... ......... ....... ... 546 Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech; designate Georgia Productivity Center, HR 155 . 787, 795, 1093, 1273, 1364, 1448, 1877 Engineering, Professional and Land Surveying; revise laws, create State board, SB 359 ..... ........................... ........:....... .....1255,2006 Engineering, Professional; regulate practice, HB 971 ...... .1502, 1536, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1975, 2077, 2319 Equal Rights Amendment; ratify, SR 28 . .. ...... ..122, 427, 486, 524, 533, 535 Equal Rights Study Commission; create, SR 91 ....... ........657, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1578 Equalization, County Boards of; method of selecting members, HB 870 ......... ....... ........ .......... ....... 2078, 2222, 2346, 2353, 2500, 2560 Equine Infectious Anemia; provide for control and prevention, SB 189 ....... ......... ..... ......... .. .. 298, 427, 485, 524, 535, 563, 566, 2415, 2988 3026 INDEX Escape from Lawful Custody; State pay trial costs rather than county, SB 17 --------.,,.------.....----,,- 62, 125, 144, 166, 203, 204, 726 Estates; certain death benefits not liable for debts or taxes, SB 108 .-----.----..-.- --------------------.139, 517, 555, 606, 614 Estates, Priority of Claims; change provisions for funeral expenses, SB 52 --._._.------------------..------ 108, 143, 162, 204, 209, 587, 2987 Estuarine Area; redefine under Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, SB 192 ---------.---......----------------298, 596, 619, 689, 709, 780 Ethics Code; for members of State boards, commissions and authorities, HB 972 ....,-------- .._.---------- ...... ,2319, 2336 Ethics Code for Senators; directing Senate Rules Committee to study, SR 150----------------....-----...----------1600, 2923, 2928 Ethics Commission, State; create under Campaign Financing Disclosure Act, SB 78 -._.....-...... 121, 726 Ethics Commission, State; establish under Financial Disclosure Act, SB 79 ------------------------------121, 517, 555, 606, 613, 642, 651, 709, 737 Ethics Commission, State; provide for under Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, SB 141 ..--------------156, 517, 555, 606, 615, 623, 2451, 2624, 2859, 2988 Evans County Multi-City Water and Sewerage Authority; create, SB 393 ---------------------------1708, 1886, 1896, 2022, 2535, 2989 Evans County Superior Court; change terms of court, SB 87 ._...__.___.........._...._._.__._...._......-_._..__._._.__._135, 251, 311, 348, 1598, 2988 Evidence; admissibility of expert testimony, certain conditions, SB 370 ------....------....--------.1459, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1910, 2046 Examining Boards, State; provide for Deputy Joint-Secretary, powers of investigators, HB 243 ----------------786, 793, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1319 Executive Branch; Legislative Services Committee investigate agencies and boards, HB 1141 .....----..-------------------- 1994, 2002 Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; establish, HB 211 .-----------....--------------------190, 195, 664, 730, 814, 985, 987, 1083 F Fair Business Practice Act; enact, SB 285 ---546, 1465, 1549, 1639, 1651, 2584, 2611, 2688, 2853, 2888, 2890, 2912, 2913, 2942, 2949, 2988 Fair Market Value, Real Property; criteria for tax assessors' consideration, SB 105 -------- ---------------- ...138, 198, 256, 320, 332, 1873, 1983 Fair Market Value; redefine term, SB 231 ------------ ---- _......_..._..................... 305 Fairmount, City of; new charter, HB 6 ------------------------.90, 94, 160, 201, 258 Family Counseling; regulate practice, provide for licensing, SB 72 ........_._..... 120, 161, 200, 274, 283, 1992, 2056, 2291, 2318, 2343, 2537, 2548, 2608, 2983, 2989 Fannin County Board of Commissioners; powers and duties, HB 1134 --------------------------.,,.----1788, 1796, 2005, 2016, 2247, 2536, 2610 Fannin County Probate Court Judge; office help, HB 1111 --------------1703, 1712, 2346, 2358, 2466 Fannin County Sheriff; compensation, HB 1172 ....... 1991, 1999, 2347, 2360, 2469 Farmers, Cotton; require government help, SR 145 - 1544, 1714, 1718, 1822, 1832 Farmers Home Administration; urge appropriation of additional funds, SR 158 _-...-------....----------.-.. .-------------1792, 2231, 2252 Farmers Markets; rules and regulations, HB 1166 ------------------------------2340, 2344, 2451, 2461, 2666, 2869, 2980 INDEX 3027 Fayette County Probate Court Judge; compensation, SB 290 -----____ ... ..... 589 Fayette County Sheriff; compensation, SB 289 . ____._....____...____._.___._ .589 Felony; disposition of property used in commission, SB 11 ___ 61, 143, 161, 204, 217 Females; change jury duty exemptions, HB 74 ---- 511, 514, 978, 1026, 1110, 1125, 1494, 1497, 1707, 1725, 2342, 2406 Financial Disclosure Act; public officials required to file statement, SB 79 ------------------121, 517, 555, 606, 613, 642, 651, 709, 737 Financial Institutions Code; clarify certain provisions, SB 145 ---------.------------.--------192, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1506, 2078, 2988 Fire Ants, Program for Eradication; encourage continuation, SR 76 ------.-..--------.----------------------421, 661, 688 Fire Fighter's Mediation Act; delete section exempting city-county government, SB 206 ------------.------------------------ -------- 300, 1470, 1555 Firearm; possession during commission of felony, change penalty, SB 316 -.------------------------------------718, 1094, 1271, 1363, 1404 Firearms Registration; governing authorities prohibited from adopting ordinances, SB 172 --------------------..------------_...248, 595, 666, 747 Firearms, Regulation On; polling places, HB 197 ---586, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1366 Firemen; certain injuries, health impairment considered as arising in line of duty, SB 46 -- .--..------. 93 Firemen's Pension Fund; eligibility requirements, HB 282 . .._._... _.._.... - .1789, 1797 First Baptist Church, Swainsboro, Ga.; congratulating, SR 88 ____________ .... __.____.__688 Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee; create within each House of the General Assembly, HB 1210 ......-...--. 2393, 2435 Fiscal Notes for Certain Bills; procedure, HB 1209 -..----.2291, 2337, 2452, 2461, 2666, 2873 Fiscal Notes; required on legislation changing compensation of State officials, HB 39 ..--------336, 341, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2289 Fishing Boat Licenses, Commercial; change bond provisions, SB 139 .. 156 Fishing Boat Owners, Commercial; repeal provision requiring surety bond, SB 48 .._..-....- ....... 93 Fishing Boats, Commercial; confiscation and license revocation provisions, SB 342 -------------------- 1017, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1773, 2641, 2988 Fishing License, Commercial; change provisions, SB 311 ----------------.----..--..--------717, 1095, 1270, 1363, 1401, 2563, 2989 Flashing Lights on Motor Vehicles; authorize additional red lights, SB 334 ........_.__... ..----------..---- 969, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1500, 2535, 2989 Flint Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorneys; compensation, HB 1035 -----------.------_----------..------------..-1872, 1883, 2346, 2357, 2464 Flint Judicial Circuit Superior Court; add Judge, HB 19 ------ ----------------------------------1122, 1134, 1342, 1475, 1576, 1588 Floyd, James H. "Sloppy" Recreation Center; name Picnic Island on Lake Lanier Islands, HR 241 -------------------------- -- 966, 976, 1344, 1481 Floyd, Sloppy, State Park; rename Chattooga Lakes State Park, HR 310 ------------------------------.2320, 2337, 2455, 2461, 2667, 2876 Flue-Cured Tobacco; regulate storage and sale, HB 890 _..... 1873, 1883, 2231, 2236, 2367, 2414, 2641 Flue-Cured Tobacco; urge sale across State and county lines, HR 195 ......... 588, 595 Food Crisis, World; relating to, SR 69 ----------------------340, 665, 730, 814, 952 Food Stamp Study Committee; create, SR 231 ---------.----------2645, 2923, 2929 Ford, declare George Ford Day in Columbus; April 18, SR 211 --------------.2639 Ford, President Gerald; relative to visit to Georgia, SR 45 ---------------241 3028 INDEX Foreclosure of Mortgage; additional information for deed records upon subsequent sale, HB 466 --------.------653, 660, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2400 Foreclosure of Mortgage; no copy of waiver required, HB 770 -----.....---------_----------------1433, 1454, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1769 Foreclosure Proceedings; notice of intent to sell, HB 36 -----------------------------190, 195, 978, 1026, 1110, 1135, 1246, 1327, 1362, 1369, 1397, 1470 Foreign Corporations, Suits Against; change venue HB 262 ___................._..........._._.._......._..._............... 588, 593, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1751 Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act; enact, HB 83 ........511, 514, 1094, 1274, 1363,1411 Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority; create, HB 788 ...................................._._.._..........................713, 721, 977, 1029, 1106 Fort Gillem; urge Veterans Administration to acquire acreage for national cemetery, SR 138 ................................_._............._._. .......1339, 1468, 1480 Fort Mountain; charter and corporate limits, HB 993 ..... -------1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1817, 1993 Fort Oglethorpe; incorporated municipality, HR 242 ....1540, 1547, 1716, 1722, 1811 Fort Oglethorpe, Town of; create public use area, HB 476 -----.------.------.-.---------..-419, 425, 552, 599, 676 Fortson, Honorable Ben; communications _..............._._.............ll, 76, 288, 1074, 2985 Foster, Hon. John C.; commend, SR 228 .. .. ............. ............................................2882 Fox Theater Postage Stamp; urge Postal Service issue, SR 141 . ..........................................-----------1460, 1606, 1723 Fox Theater; relative to, SR 100 .......... .................. -------719, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1582, 2979, 2990 Franklin County Sheriff; feeding of prisoners, HB 1016.........-----1456, 1462, 1715, 1721, 1810 Free Enterprise System; instruction required in public schools, SB 80 ................. ............... -------------------- ------121 Freeport Tax Study Committee; create, SR 139.............. ..---1339, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2989 Fulton County-Atlanta; increase interest rate on taxes, service charges paid late, SB 10...... -----67, 117, 795, 979, 1030, 2076, 2220, 2291, 2295, 2342, 2540, 2642, 2988 Fulton County Board of Education; election, HB 703 .. ............... 1990, 1997, 2452 Fulton County Board of Election Supervisor; change provisions, HB 355 ... ................ . .......... .-.1246, 1256, 1888, 1902, 2018 Fulton County Civil Court; appeals to Appellate Division, HB 35 .. ............................. ................................190, 195, 1092 Fulton County Civil Court; change appeal provisions, HB 759 ... .. ...... ....... ................ .----963, 972, 1467, 1564, 1633 Fulton County Civil Court; change costs, SB 221 ... .......... - ............ ... ..............-303, 1888, 1902, 2017, 2975, 2989 Fulton County Commissioners; relating to salaries of assistant district attorneys, HB 370 ......... ............1596, 1601, 1888, 1902, 2018 Fulton County Criminal Court; additional judge, HB 654 ........... ----1989, 1997 Fulton County Criminal Court; chief deputy clerk, traffic violations director, compensation, HB 140 ........... .1596, 1601, 2346, 2356, 2462 Fulton County Criminal Court; demand for trial, change provisions, HB 652 ............ .. ....................................1595, 1601 Fulton County Criminal Court Officials; compensation, SB 215 ......................................... 302, 1467, 1563, 1619, 2280, 2640 INDEX 3029 Pulton County; easement of State property, HR 347 ...................._-..2320, 2337, 2456, 2461, 2667,2877 Fulton County; employees' pension plan, credit for military service, SB 73............ .......120, 1465, 1560, 1610, 2280, 2987 Fulton County; employees' pension plan, retirement at 55 with 30 years' service, SB 74 ............ ............................ ..._............. ...120 Fulton County; fee simple title to property condemned, SB 222 .. ..... ...... .........................303, 1465, 1560, 1611, 2976, 2989 Fulton County; furnish copies of tax digest, HB 461 .... .... ... ..... 2281, 2335 Fulton County; governmental immunity waived, case of Sosby, Avery, Skinner and Cox, SB 398 ..... ............. ....1708, 1888, 1902, 2017, 2562, 2989 Fulton County; governmental immunity waived, claims of Mesdms. Sosby, Avery and Skinner, HB 1170 .. ..... .... ..... .. 2279, 2336 Fulton County; homestead exemption, change definition of income, SR 97 .... ...... .... .............. ......... ....719, 1843, 2453, 2460, 2661 Fulton County Judges' and Solicitors' Retirement Fund; change certain provisions, HB 251 .. .... ....... ..... .... ....... ....1596, 1601, 1737 Fulton County Judges Retirement System; rights vest after twelve years' service, SB 103 ... .. .. ................ 138, 605, 1092, 1276, 1349 Fulton County Judges Retirement System; service credit, HB 139 .... ....... ....... ....... ......... ....... .1595, 1600, 1736, 1888, 1902, 2018 Fulton County Merit System; revise, SB 300 ... .... .. ... 656, 1467, 1563, 1621 Fulton County Purchasing Agent; appointment and terms, SB 213 ... .... ... ..... .......... ...... ...... ... ...302, 481, 521, 557, 2280, 2988 Fulton County Sheriff; compensation, SB 100 ...... .. 137, 1467, 1563, 1618, 2689, 2847, 2887, 2895, 2904, 2916, 2983, 2989 Fulton County Sheriff; compensation, HB 234 ........... ..... ... .1989, 1997 Fulton County; State property transfer, HR 151 ...... ...... .. 1875, 1883, 2007, 2009, 2667, 2874 Fulton County; State property transfer, HR 306 ... . ... .... 1947, 1984, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2424, 2451 Fulton County Superior Court; no cost deposit in civil actions, SB 225 ....... ... ..... ... ...304,481,521,557 Fulton County Tax Assessors Board; membership, SB 327 .. .. .. . .. ... ... 789 Fulton County Tax Commissioner; duties relating to Atlanta, SB 354 ... . ......... ... ............. .... .... ...... ...... ..... ..... 1085 Fulton County Transportation Study Committee; create, SR 115 . . .... ............. ..... ...... ..971,1467,1550,1639,1680 Fulton County; zoning, building inspectors may issue citations for violations, SB 220 ....... ... 303, 1094, 1270, 1363, 1396, 2280, 2988 Fulton-DeKalb Counties; provide for branch banks, SB 148 ... 193, 517, 556, 606, 618, 2899, 2989 Funeral Expenses; change provisions under priority of claims against estates, SB 52 .... .... .... .......108, 143, 162, 204, 209, 587, 2987 Funeral Service Board Act; change provisions for apprentice service, SB 236 .. ... .. .. 337, 482, 519, 563, 573, 2930, 2939, 2989 Funston City of; new charter, HB 1003 .... . .... ...... 1785, 1793, 1887, 1899, 2036 3030 INDEX Gainesville, City of; automatic return of property for tax, SB 38 ...._....___......___..._____.._.._....__.... .. . 91, 125, 145, 166, 181, 2535, 2988 Gambling, Commercial; punished as felony, SB 288 ...__-.._______-..____._______._.____.._____._._.___._._.___.._..._____._.__589, 1267, 1345, 1483, 1494 Gambling; exclude nonprofit bingo from certain definitions, SB 186 .............._.297 Gambling Laws; exempt nonprofit bingo game, HB 3>82 .... ...._____...___ 651, 659, 1023, 1101, 1280, 1330, 1334 Gambling; redefine lottery, SB 320 . ..._....._.._........._ 788, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1499, 2338 Gambling; redefine lottery, requisites for advertising lotteries, SB 291 __..._.'............... .... 589, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1495, 2913, 2914, 2989 Game & Pish; disposal of contraband wildlife, HB 937 ____.______.._______.______._._____.._______._..______.._______.1873, 1883, 2007, 2011, 2367, 2418 Game and Fish Laws; change provisions for commercial fishing license, SB 311 .._......_.._........._.... 717, 1095, 1270, 1363, 1401, 2563, 2989 Game and Fish Laws; change provisions relating to bait shrimping, SB 323 ._______..................._......788, 1471, 1554, 1723, 1726, 2007, 2252, 2271, 2978, 2988 Game and Fish Laws; commercial fishing boat licenses, change bond provisions, SB 139 ._----.....--....._---- ....--.......--.. ...,,. ...................156 Game and Fish Laws; commercial fishing boats, confiscation and license revocation provisions, SB 342 ........... 1017, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1773, 2641, 2988 Game and Fish Laws; hunting deer at night, change confiscation provisions, SB 20 ..... ... ...._......85, 1095 Game and Fish Laws; repeal provisions requiring bond from commercial fishing boat owners, SB 48 --._....--.._..,,....._...--.-...._-....._._.----...._.--. 93 Game and Fish Laws; repeal requirements for oyster sales, SB 239 ___..._.__.......____......_.__......___.....__.._.___.._..........338, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1292 Game and Fish Laws; steel traps illegal, SB 69 _..._......_..110, 1095, 1269, 1362, 13-93 Garbage, Trash, Refuse; transported across county lines prohibited, provide exceptions, HB 605 __._......_.__..._.........._. .1995, 2000, 2255, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2673, 2931, 2981 Garden Room of Georgia Plaza Park; utilization, SR 62 ___......_.._......._._..__.._..___.._......._._........._......_........ ............ .................307, 665, 688 Garnishments; relating to prejudgment, HB 941 ......._.__........._..........._.........._.._._.. 1874, 1883, 2349, 2353, 2501, 2568, 2981 Gasoline Tax; relative to proposed federal increase, SR 121 ..._._.._............................_...._......_..__.... ............... -1018, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1740 General Assembly; adjournment March 3 to March 7, HR 277 .... 1433, 1442, 1454 General Assembly, Adjournment; March 7 to March 10, HR 301 ....1482, 1535, 1536 General Assembly, Adjournment; March 13 to March 18, SR 167 .. .... 1831, 1850 General Assembly, Adjournment; March 21 to March 24, SR 196 ....... 2442, 2445 General Assembly; change sessions and procedures, SR 4 .________.___________-..______--..____.._-.___-_-_.______-....-..62, 113, 125, 146, 147, 151, 171 General Assembly; create a Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee within both Houses, HB 1210 __..._...._................. 2393, 2435 General Assembly; floor leaders, salary and allowances, SB 111 .. . 139, 199, 256, 320, 325, 782, 1136, 1458, 1500, 1541, 1791, 1955, 2075 General Assembly; legislative process open and accessible to public, SR 169 _._......_.._._......._..........................._.._..1869, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2282 General Assembly Members; no change in salary during term, HR 69 ............. 191, 197, 1344, 1475 INDEX 3031 General Assembly; permit donation of surplus books to non-profit organizations, SR 112 ._____________....._____________970, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1584 General Assembly; provide by law for constitutional convention, SR 12 __________...___.______.87, 125, 145, 166, 184, 212, 213, 242, 319, 320 General Assembly; reapportion certain House of Representatives districts, SB 216 .---------- .... ........_ ...... 302 General Assembly; reapportion certain Senate districts, SB 217 .. ......._..........._ 302 General Assembly; reapportion Senate districts 25 and 47, SB 399 .----...........1708 General Assembly; reapportion Senatorial districts 9 and 13, SB 254: ........................ .................................. 420, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1577 General Assembly; reorganize Legislative Services Committee, HB 754 ... _ 964, 975, 2351, 2352, 2500, 2545, 2585, 2616, 2805, 2848 General Assembly Salaries; no change during terms, SR 31 ....-..._...................._----.-...------._....-....._..141, 310, 348, 434, 465, 492, 493 General Assembly Standing Committees; receive appropriations requests prior to appearance by department officers, SB 297 ... ..............._._._655 General Assembly; two readings in each House required prior to passage of legislation, SR 67 ... ......... 340, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1577, 1582 Geology; provide for regulation, HB 670 . .........1850, 1869, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2403 "George Ford Day" in Columbus; April 18, SR 211 _____ ______________ __________ 2639 George L. Smith World Congress Center Authority; remove legislative members, HB 899 _______ 1082, 1088, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1588 Georgia Baptist Convention; commend, HR 256 .....................................-- 1084, 1110 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; additional investigative powers, SB 136 _____________________________________________ _____________________________ 156 Georgia Correctional Industries Association; composition, HB 166 __________ ................._.._........ ________ 709, 1025, 1099, 1280, 1312 Georgia Land Sales Act; amend, HB 285 __ 1872, 1881, 2346, 2351, 2500, 2515, 2523 Georgia Life Magazine; commend, SR 154 ......--.--.............--....----............--.---- 1651 Georgia Municipal Electric Authority; create, HB 31 ___. __________ ....336, 341, 596, 667, 752, 1016, 1121, 1141, 1245, 1331, 1337 Georgia Productivity Center; designate Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech, HR 155 _________.787, 795, 1093, 1273, 1364, 1448, 1877 Georgia Productivity Center; designate Engineering Experiment Station at Tech, SR 81 ______________ ___________ _____ __________..................._..._..........--.546 Georgia Products; preference in purchases by State and local authorities, HB 1018 _________________________________________ _____ 2342, 2344, 2646 Gillis, Hon. Hugh M.; commend, SR 26......................._...........-............................. 126 Gillis, Senator Hugh M. ______ ......... ............ _________ ___________ _____ ______ _.____________.....___1821 Gillis, James L., Sr.; relative to, SR 143 _________ .__._._..__.. __ _______ ___________ .............1480 Gilmer County Commissioner; compensation, HB 992 _ __ ... ....... ..... - ... ______ _ .... ____ 1335, 1340, 1466, 1563, 1618 Gilmer County Sheriff; compensation, HB 991 _ _ 1335, 1340, 1715, 1720, 1809 Gilmer County Superior Court; compensation of clerk, HB 1135 _________________________ ________ _____________ 1788, 1796, 2346, 2358, 2466 Glynn County Sheriff's Office; personnel, HB 755 ..........713, 720, 1886, 1896, 2024 Glynn County Tax Commission Deputy; compensation, HB 698 _________________ _____ ______________ _________________ 585, 591, 1886, 1896, 2024 Gordon, City of; mayor and aldermen, election and terms, SB 384 ... 1544, 1715, 1720, 1813, 2281, 2988 Gordon County Board of Commissioners; provide, HB 441 ............. 417, 423, 552, 598, 672 Gordon County Commissioner; compensation, HB 333 ----.335, 343, 481, 522, 560 Gordon County; Probate court judge, superior court clerk, compensation, HB 330 . . 334, 342, 481, 522, 559 3032 INDEX Gordon County Sheriff; compensation, HB 332 ...... ------335, 342, 481, 522, 560 Gordon County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 331 -------------------- ----..------.------ ----------334, 342, 481, 522, 560 Gordon Junior College; recognizing and commending faculty, SR 95 --.-- .---- 689 Government Documents Act; update of distribution lists required, SB 195 . .................298, 426, 485, 524, 531 Government, Sales to by Officials or Employees; change amount allowed, HB 483 _........._........_.__..... ----1874, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 Governmental Office, Abuse of; influencing witnesses unlawful, HB 75 _...._............_......._..._......_...._.. ......... .... 118, 123, 254, 318, 358, 411 Governor; authority to reorganize Human Resources Department, HB 665 _. ."........ .................786, 794, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1326, 1877 Governor; authorized to convene committee to determine incapacity of Attorney General, HB 539 ----966, 975, 1470, 1559, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 Governor; budget message, joint session, HR 17 ----..----------------------63, 64 Governor; emergency power to give certain grants for disaster relief, SB 332 ...... ...................... -----.--969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1303 Governor George D. Busbee; address ......_......._...... ........ ------------.------52, 67, 97 Governor; power to provide emergency welfare benefits under Civil Defense Act, HB 881 ................................1251, 1264, 1468, 1553, 1724, 1771 Governor; state of state message, joint session, HR 16--.._._._................... ___.... -63, 64 Governor's Policy of Minority Representation on State boards; express support, SR 94------------ ------.--------657, 1343, 1479 Grady County; lease of State property, SR 144 ................ . 1544, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1822, 1830, 2948, 2949, 2984, 2990 Grady County; lease of State property, SR 157 ... ----1709, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1942 Grady County Sheriff; compensation, HB 595 - ---- -------- 512, 515, 663, 732, 801 Grand Bay Area; urge Federal government allow State acquisition, HR 336 .... ..................... -------- 1706, 1714, 2007, 2011, 2368, 2431 Grand Juries Study Committee; create, SR 48 ......... ---------- ---- ----249, 595, 2881 Grand Jurors; increase number of names that may be drawn, HB 207 - ......................................__................._.._.......243, 250, 978, 1027, 1110, 1124 Grand Jurors; provide for alternates and their service, HB 270 ---------------- ------------ --------1401, 1453, 1605, 1608, 2367, 2388 Grants to Students Attending Non-University System Schools; change amounts, HB 1109 ...... ............ . ----2219, 2223, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2421 Grants to Students; attending non-University System schools, change provisions, SB 255 - ....... 421, 540, 1548, 1564, 1639, 1644, 2978, 2988 Greene County Board of Education; terms of office, HB 1075 ............. ........... ....................... ......... --1702, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2240 Greene County Small Claims Court; create, HB 930 - ......................... .................... ................... 1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1611 Groveland Lake Development Author!' , repeal Act creating, SB 211 ................... ........... ..301, 483, 519, 563, 573, 2219, 2988 Guardians; provide for appointment for senile, alcoholic and drug-addicted persons, SB 314 ... ... ------718, 1093, 1270, 1363, 1402 Gwinnett County Coroner; increase inquest fees, SB 22 .........'.... ......................................._......._._.85, 160, 200, 257, 513, 2447, 2987 Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority; create, HB 1171 ----------------.---- ------ -------- ------1991, 1999, 2347, 2360, 2469 Gwinnett County Recreation Authority; create, SB 233 --------------------------------305, 481, 521, 557, 1878, 1929, 2988 Gwinnett County; State property easements to Georgia Power Company, HR 169 .. ...... ........... ......-1875, 1884, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2423 INDEX 3033 H Hall County Board of Commissioners; stagger terms, HB 608 ... .. ................... .... ...512, 516, 663, 732, 801 Hall County Property Taxes; method of payment, HB 454 . ......418, 423, 552, 598, 669, 782 Hamilton, Mrs. Grace T.; commend, SR 101 ............. .... ................_................ 737 Hampton, City of; new charter, HB 1020 .... . 1539, 1545, 1715, 1721, 1810 Hancock County Tax Commissioner and Secretary; compensation, HB 1180 .... . . . .. . 2075,2224,2347,2360,2470 Handicapped Veteran; increase homestead exemption to $17,500, SR 39 ... .. ...... ........ - .. . -....157, 198, 256, 320, 357, 407 Haralson County Commissioner; compensation, HB 1062 ... . . . . 1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2028 Haralson County Probate Court Judge; compensation of clerk, HB 1065 1598, 1603, 1887, 1899, 2029 Haralson County Rebelettes; commend, SR 177.. ........................ ....... 2252 Haralson County Sheriff's Deputies; change provisions, HB 1064 .... . .... .... .. .... 1598, 1603, 1887, 1898, 2029 Haralson County Tax Commissioner; compensation of clerical assistant, HB 1063 ... .. ... ... 1597, 1603, 1887, 1898, 2028 Haralson County Treasurer; compensation, HB 1061 ... . . 1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2028 Harrell, Mr. Bob; commend, HR 384 ....... . ... . ...2343, 2366 Harris County Board of Education; election, HB 1114 .......1786, 1794, 1887, 1900, 2038, 2226, 2448 Harris County Coroner; compensation, HB 1113 .. ... .. 1786, 1794, 1887, 1900, 2038 Harris County Small Claims Court; jurisdictional amount, HB 1115 .. ... .. .. .. .......... . 1786, 1794, 2232, 2236, 2361 Harvey, Honorable Brantley, Jr.; remarks .. . . ............. ...... ... ..1369 Harvey, Hon. John R.; commend, SR 80 ............ ................ ... .. ... ...524 Hayward, Mrs. Susan; regrets at passing, SR 191 . .. .................... ..... ..2433 Haywood, Alva L.; commend, SR 10 ... .......... . .... ...... .. . .. .. ... 64 Health and Accident Insurance; renewal premium provisions, HB 374 ................ . . 964,974,1091,1275,1363,1418 Health Care System, Comprehensive, Emergency; urge development, HR 348 . . .. . . . .. l (91, 1798, 2006, 2074 Health Clubs; right of cancellation in body improvement courses, SB 405 . ..................... .... ... ............... ...1869 Health Code; provide for inspection warrants, SB 33 ........... .. 87, 253, 314, 358, 365, 2904. 2906, 2989 Health Code; provide for penalties for violations, judicial review, SB 34 ... ... . .......... .. 87, 482, 518, 563, 567, 646 Health Education Study Committee; create, SR 221 ... .. .. ... .... 2645, 2923, 2929 Health Laws Study Committee; create, SR 57 . .. 306, 427, 486, 524, 536, 2979, 2990 Health Maintenance Organization Study Committee; create, SR 128 .. ... ... .. ..... .... .. .... ...1018, 1609, 1724, 1741 Heard County Commissioner; create office, HB 1152 ........1870, 1879, 2232, 2237, 2362 Heard County; homestead exemption, SR 83 ....................590, 796, 981, 1039 Hearings on Incompetency; change certain fees, SB 104........ ....138, 254. 315, 358, 376, 1540, 2988 3034 INDEX Helen, City of; change provisions relating to city clerk, sale of alcoholic beverages and power of eminent domain, HB 594 ............... 512, 515, 663, 732, 800 Henderson, Dr. John Horace (Jack); regrets at passing, SR 9 --... _._.._ 63 Henry County Board of Education; financial statement, HB 1021 ______________________________________ 1539, 1545, 1715, 1722, 1811 Henry County Development Authority; method of appointing members, HB 1023 ____________________ ______ 1539, 1546, 1716, 1722, 1812 Henry County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials, SR 19 ..__.._.._-.-.-- 94, 130 Henry County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation, HB 1022___.__.... ____1539, 1546, 1715, 1722, 1811 Heritage Trust Commission; create, HB 148 _____________________ _ _.._243, 250, 483, 520, 564, 606, 608 Herring, Don; commend and express appreciation to, SR 192 __...._ _------__....2420 High School Student Voter Registration; relative to, SR 51 ........ ...................................__..........._..........._.. _______ 305, 426, 433 Highway Engineer, State; Commissioner of Transportation serve as, HB 893 ... ______ ___________ _ 1502, 1536, 1607, 1823, 1864 Highways; change fees for overweight vehicles, SB 241 ___________ ______ 338, 666, 728, 814, 937, 985, 2904, 2906, 2989 Highways; maximum speed of school busses, SB 142 ___ ................................_.192, 428 Highways; provide for motor vehicle safety responsibility, SB 361 _______________________ ___1338, 1473, 1550, 1639, 1671, 2563, 2989 Highways, Streets; allow right turn on red light, certain cases, SB 166 ___ ...... ................... _____ 247, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1286, 2886, 2892, 2988 Highways, Streets; establish speed restrictions, SB 83 _________ 135, 311, 346, 433, 451, 1458, 1593, 1704, 2988 History Courses; required for graduation in University System colleges, SB 194 ............................298, 426, 485, 524, 530, 2079, 2294, 2988 Hogansville, City of; change corporate limits, HB 864 _____ .............._._............._............._............ 963, 972, 1091, 1278, 1354 Holidays, Legal; change time for observing, SB 178................296, 426, 484, 524, 526, 2887, 2902, 2987 Holidays, Legal; observe preceding Friday if it falls on Saturday, HB 494 ............... ... ____1401, 1453, 1799, 1803, 2367, 2401 Holland, J. Fred; compensate, HR 20 .................... ___________.714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1527 Holland, Major General Ralph T.; joint session to hear, SR 35 _____ ...................................................... .____142, 161, 163, 218 Holloway, Senator Al ..... __________________________________________________________________ 983', 1053, 1821 Holloway, Senator Al; elected President Pro Tempore of Senate ............ .............15 Home for Aged, Non-Profit; exempt property from ad valorem tax, SR 42 ________________ __________________ __.____194, 253, 317, 358, 407 Home Rule Act; change provisions for fixing compensation of elected officials, HB 48 __________________________________ 190, 195, 481, 520, 563, 606, 607 Homerville Mayor and Aldermen; time period for qualifying, HB 958 ............ ___....._____......._____________ 1249, 1259, 1887, 1899, 2036 Homestead Exemption; eliminate application fee, HB 383 .............................. ..............................__709, 710, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1424 Homestead Exemption, Handicapped Veteran; increase to $17,500, SR 39 ________________ ....................... 157, 198, 256, 320, 357, 407 Homestead Exemption; increase for certain disabled veterans, SR 34 ............ .......................................... 141, 252, 317, 358, 404 INDEX 3035 Homestead Exemption; provide for 62 year olds, certain income, SR 60 _____________________________________________ 306, 1799, 1804, 1905, 1918 Homestead Exemption; provisions for 62 year olds, SR 52 --------------. __._____306 Homestead Exemption; provisions for 62 year olds, SR 59 ________.__,,_ _______________________________ .306, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1915 Homestead Exemption; provisions for 62 year olds, SR 161 __.._..._______ 1709 Homestead Exemption; 62 year olds, certain income, increase, SB 43 ... ______________________ 92, 203 Homicide by Vehicle in First Degree; redefine, HB 593 ........ ______________ __1336, 1340 Honeybee; designate State insect, SR 99 _ _______ _____ 719, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1580, 2979, 2990 Honeybee Keepers; increase indemnification paid for State-destroyed fixtures, SB 50 __________ 107, 159, 199, 273, 280, 965, 2987 Hospital Authorities; State make grants to, HB 49________ ___ 2220, 2222, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2502 Hospital Medical Review Committee; records confidential, liability limitation, SB 164 ______ ..... ________246, 517, 556, 606, 619, 2930, 2938, 2989 Hospitalization of Mentally 111; physician's affidavit, HB 477 _______________ _______________ ___________ 2226, 2230, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2522 Hospitalization of Mentally 111; provide for hearings, SB 345 ________________________ _________ _._.___.___________.1017, 1094, 1271, 1363, 1421 Hospitals, Public; refusal or revocation of staff privileges, written statement of reasons required, SB 182 ..........................................................^Q&, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1289 Hotel, Motel Tax; cities and counties authorized to levy, HB 248________. .... 1706, 1712, 1983, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2385 House of Representatives; reapportion certain districts, SB 216 ..................... 302 House Trailers; prohibit riding in if towed on highways, SB 400 _____________!___________.. ... 1868, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2067, 2979, 2989 Housing, Equal; blind and visually handicapped, HB 297 ____ ________________________ 585, 593, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1323, 1876 Housing Office, State; provide outreach workers to Farmers Home Administration, HB 481 ...... .___ ___________ ___ 1082, 1088, 1464, 1552, 1724, 1762 Housing, Temporary Units; provide for under Civil Defense Act, HB 882 ________ ........ _______ ....1251, 1265, 1468, 1554, 1724, 1772 Houston County Coroner; compensation, HB 478 _________ .. . 419, 425, 552, 599, 676 Houston County Hospital Authority; filling of vacancy, HB 480 ______ . ............................. ................ 419, 425, 552, 599, 676 Houston County State Court; create, HB 435 _______ _ ...417, 423, 552, 597, 672 Hudgins, Hon. Floyd; wishing Happy Birthday, SR 153 ______________ ________1698 Human Resources Committee, Senate Standing; studies of welfare and public assistance, SR 159 ________________ _____________ 1792, 2006, 2074 Human Resources Department; administer State grants to hospitals, HB 49 ....... ________ ....................... 2220, 2222, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2502 Human Resources Department; change provisions for recovery of overpayments, SB 152 ____________ ____193, 426, 484, 524, 529, 2977, 2989 Human Resources Department; child abuse, neglect records be confidential, SB 188 ____.___________________297, 426, 485, 524, 528, 606, 1023, 1110, 1111, 2450, 2539, 2989 Human Resources Department; cooperate with Quality of Life Council for Children and Youth, SB 388_______ _________ 1599, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1913 3036 INDEX Human Resources Department; cost of care provisions for patients in State institutions, SB 203............... 300, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1291 Human Resources Department; duties under Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act SB 197 -...--------------- ---------299, 665, 727, 813, 924, 2978, 2989 Human Resources Department Employees; compensation for property losses, certain cases, SB 204 ........... ..... .300, 427, 485, 524, 528 Human Resources Department; health Code violations, provide for penalties for violations, SB 34 ...... .............. ....................... ...........87, 482, 518, 563, 567, 646 Human Resources Department; internal reorganization by Governor, HB 665 ......... ....... .. ---786, 794, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1326, 1877 Human Resources Department; participate in toxoplasmosis disease program, HR 67 ......... ... -- -- 119, 124, 253, 318, 358, 412 Human Resources Department; relative to need for organizational changes, SR 130 ... .. .......... . ........ ......... ....1255, 1469, 1480 Human Resources Department; sheltered workshops accrue surplus funds, SB 128 ..... .... .......... ............ .......... ....154, 253, 317, 358, 401 Hunger, Public Programs to Combat; provide for, SR 102 . . ...... . - .............. 719 Hunting and Fishing License; must show upon request, HB 939 .. ... .. ....... . ....... .......... --2078, 2223, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2855 Hunting Animals at Night; change confiscation provisions, SB 20 ...... _.............._................. ....... ........... .................._...._...85, 1095 Husband and Wife; repeal provisions relating to miscegenation, HB 731 ..... ........ ................ ......... .......... 2319, 2335, 2454, 2462 I Immunity from Prosecution; granted, certain cases on approval of superior court judge, SB 137 ........ .. 156, 310, 347, 433, 464, 2899, 2989 Imprisonment; mandatory for certain crimes, SB 315 .......... ..._..........._.... . ..... .718 Imprisonment; provide for alternative programs, SB 264 ...................... . .......... ------------ - .......... .... - .--473, 665, 728, 814, 940 Inauguration of Governor; joint session, HR 5 ..... ........ ...............--------51, 52 Income Tax Act; amend relating to secrecy of information on tax returns, HB 783 ......... ...... ...... ........ ----1946, 1984 Income Tax Assessment or Refunds Claimed; reduce time, HB 527 ............... .......... -.1254, 1265, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1980, 2228 Income Tax; clarify nonresident, HB 491 .... ................ ............... - ......... --.966, 974, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1522, 1705 Income Tax; define who must file, HB 492 .... . .------- ---------------------966, 974, 1267, 1349, 1483, 1523 Income Tax Laws; amend certain sections, HB 782 ............... . - .......... . _.._...._.--............2227, 2230, 2452, 2457, 2884, 2923 Income Tax, Nonresident; method of computing, HB 488 -.-------- ------------------...----587, 594, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1521 Income Tax; rate of interest, HB 528 ----.--------- ---------.-------962, 975, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1981, 2228 Income Tax Rebate; ad valorem property tax paid, HB 1 .... 1599, 1604, 2232, 2235, 2586, 2643, 2853, 2885, 2896, 2920, 2938 INDEX 3037 Income Tax, State; certain definitions conform to Internal Revenue Code, HB 393 - ........ ........ 1251, 1262, 1465, 1557, 1724, 1757 Income Tax, State; exempt armed forces retirement income, SB 234 ................... .._._... --- ---- - .......... ......................._.... ---- 308 Incompetency Hearings; change certain fees, SB 104 ---....----.---- ...._._._.. - .... . ........ 138, 254, 315, 358, 376, 1540, 2988 Incompetent Persons; change provisions under medical consent law, SB 41 ................__.. ..._......92, 161, 199, 273, 279, 2977, 2989 Indictments, Criminal Cases; joinder of offenses allowed, HB 955 ---- ------ ---............ .._..... ---- ---- ._..... -----2227, 2231 Industrial Loan Act; amend relating to penalties for violations, SB 277 ....._.... ........ ........ ........ ..._... 514, 1091, 1270, 1363, 1398 Industrial Loan Act; change maximum permissible loan, HB 538 .----------------- ---------. ---.-541, 550, 662, 730, 814, 958 Industrial Loan Act; probation and penalties by commissioner, HB 833 ...._.. ....... ..... .... 1401, 1454, 1604, 1610, 1823, 1857 Industry and Trade Bureau; establish within Community Development Department, HB 825 . . . 1542, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1973 Influencing Witnesses; unlawful, penalties, HB 75 ........_ ........ ..._..... . -- ....._... ....... ..... - ..... 118, 123, 254, 318, 358, 411 Injured Persons in Hospitals; attempts to obtain settlements or releases prohibited, SB 53 - ....... ........ -108,198,255,320,323 Inspection Warrants; provide for under Health Code, SB 33 . .._....... ----------------.---- .87, 253, 314, 358, 365, 2904, 2906, 2989 Installment and Home Solicitation Sales; change certain definitions in Act, SB 408 ............._........._.............. ----- 1997, 2349, 2355 Insurance, Accident and Health; insured freedom of choice, anyone licensed to practice healing arts, SB 228 ...... ...._... ...304, 662 Insurance Agents; provide for licensing of nonresidents, HB 819 -----------------. ---- -- - ....... --964, 975, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1432 Insurance, Casualty; mandatory agreements for apportionment, SB 377 ..... -___......___.. --1542, 1604, 1609, 1724, 1754, 2450, 2989 Insurance Commissioner; who may be put on probation, HB 823 ..... --------- ........ ........ .... ....... ......965, 976, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1443 Insurance Companies; acknowledgement of receipt of claims required, SB 329 .. ...... ..... ...... .. - ...... ... 969, 1604, 1609, 1724, 1728 Insurance Contracts; time limits for cancellation, HB 822 --------. ......_.............. ..._... ...... ..... - .965, 976, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1443 Insurance, Credit Life and Accident; provisions for approval, rules and regulations, SB 366 - .......-..........-.._..-.--......--....--...1338 Insurance, Group Health and Accident; include treatment by psychologists, HB 191 ....... ...... ....__....... ....... 1789, 1797, 1909, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2286, 2341 Insurance, Health and Accident; coordination of benefits, SB 129 ........_...._...__.. ................_......._. 154, 309, 347, 433, 459, 965, 2988 Insurance, Health and Accident; renewal premium provisions, HB 374 .... .... .. ..... ..... ....... ...... .... 964, 974, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1418 Insurance, Health; area planning and development commission employees contract for plan, SB 156 ............245, 664, 727, 813, 924 Insurance Holding Company System; standards, reports, requirements, HB 821 ._......._...._.............965, 976, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1433 Insurance, Malpractice; State agencies employing physicians purchase, SB 235 -----------337, 482, 519, 563, 575, 725, 814, 936 Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; redefine owner, HB 707 .-----.----..---------.-----------------.----------.---- - -- 1512, 1535 3038 INDEX Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; additional definitions, HB 17 _....__________. 134, 142, 551, 604, 689, 699, 2340, 2383, 2446, 2497, 2555, 2642, 2686, 2806, 2848, 2981 Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; optional coverages, HB 16 ..... _______ 90, 95, 113, 125, 146, 150 Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; provide for notification upon cancellation, HB 110 _....._...... ______1245, 1261, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1750 Insurance, Motor Vehicle Liability; provisions relating to unknown defendant, HB 800 ........1707, 1712, 1891, 1893, 2500, 2551 Insurance Premium Finance; change license fee and additional requirements, HB 820 ______ .....1540, 1546, 1799, 1804, 1906, 1972 Insurance Premium Finance Company Act; change service charges, SB 267 __________ _____ ________________________ 474, 662, 729, 814, 943 Insurance; prepaid legal services plans, HB 894 ._..................._............... ___..._.. _____1703, 1713, 2452, 2457, 2666, 2677, 2980 Insurance, Property; available qualified applicants, HB 18 ... 119, 122, 198, 257, 320, 329 Insurance, State Employees' Health Plan; redefine employee, HB 358 _____-________.________...._____. 785, 793, 1468, 1552, 1640, 1687 Insurance; treatment for alcoholism required in group health and nonprofit hospital service contracts, SB 407 ....._......_._.,,..._. ______..1996 Intangible Recording Tax on Real Estate Loan; not considered interest, HB 736 _____________________ ______786, 794, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1430 Interest; change amount on loans secured by secondary security deed, SB 247 _______________________ 339, 595, 667, 750, 2563, 2989 Interest; increase rate charged on installment loans, SB 126 ..____________________..________..._________________154, 309, 347, 433, 457, 563, 565, 985, 1008 Interest on Loans; savings depositors, banks and savings and loan associations, HB 280 _________ _____585, 593, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1415 Interest on Unpaid Taxes; change date for commencing, HB 867 _..........._........_........_.._.._........._._...._.._._..... 1706, 1713, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2315 Interest on Unpaid Taxes; change time allowed, HB 365 ...... ______________ _________ ....................1082, 1087, 1465, 1556, 1724, 1753, 1877 Interest Rate Allowable by Contract; change, SB 125 _________ ________ __________ 154, 309, 347, 433, 457, 563, 564, 2537, 2581, 2688, 2804, 2884, 2918, 2940, 2956, 2983, 2989 Interest, Rate of; income tax, HB 528 .........................................._.._._..........962, 975, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1981, 2228 Interest Rate on Tax Fi Fas; increase, HB 218 _____________________________________ _____________ _________1253, 1261, 1465, 1556, 1823, 1840 Interest Rate on Taxes Due State, Counties; set by governing authority, SB 212 ___________________ ................. 301, 1092, 1269, 1363, 1395 Intern Program, Senate; commend, SR 173 ___ .___________..________:_._..____________..___________-2074 Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact; increase application and capability, SB 333 _________ .....969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1304, 2426, 2988 Invasion of Privacy; change provisions relating to eavesdropping and surveillance, SB 367 _ .......1339, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1674 INDEX 3039 Inventory, Tangible Personal Property; tax classification and assessment, SR 58 _________ ____.. ..... 306, 1091, 1273, 1363, 1407 Inviting Certain People to Appear Before Senate, SR 175 _._.------------------..2079 Irwin County Commissioners; clerk, compensation, clerical assistants, HB 744 _____________ .... _____________ ________712, 720, 977, 1028, 1103 Irwin County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation, HB 745 ____712, 720, 977, 1028, 1104 Jackson, City of; change corporate limits, HB 1102 .__._._._...._.._._.._.._._..._..................._._............_....__1703, 1711, 1187, 1900, 2038 Jackson, Hon. Harry C.; commend, SR 155 ______________________________________________ ____1646 Jakin, City of; new charter, HB 756 ____________________ . .713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 Jarvis, Honorable Pat; elected Doorkeeper of Senate ---------------------- ........_16 Jarvis, Pat; relative to, SR 218 ......... _________________ ............ _____________________________ 2911 Jasper County Tax Commissioner; compensation, assistants, SB 317 .............................. ..... ____________718, 977, 1027, 1102, 1596, 1698 Jeff Davis County; auditing county school superintendent's books, HB 848 __________ __ ....... ........1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 Jefferson County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation, HB 632 __________________________ . ________________________ 542, 547, 663, 734, 804 Jefferson County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 631 _____________________________________________________________ ___________ 542, 547, 1091, 1276, 1351 Jenkins County; State property transfer, SR 151 _________________ _________________ 1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922, 2886, 2900, 2990 John Henry Lane, Jr. Bridge; bridge in Wayne County, SR 171 ._ _______________ _ _________ ... __ _.______1878, 2009, 2253, 2284, 2979, 2990 Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation, HB 776 ________________ _____________ ______________ _________713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 Johnson County Tax Collector; compensation, HB 775 _____________ _________________ ..._..._.._...._._................. .. .... -713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 Johnson County Tax Receiver; compensation, HB 1197 ...... _____________ ___________ ___________ _________ 2076, 2223, 2347, 2360, 2470 Johnson, Ed; commend, SR 185 _._._._........_......._................._._................_.._..........._.. 2366 Joint Session; dedicate Richard B. Russell monument, HR 160 _____________ ..--------._ ---- ---- .--.------ _______________ --------.472, 492, 505 Joint Session; Governor's budget message, HR 17 _ ----____.--------__ _63, 64 Joint Session; Governor's state of state message, HR 16 ... ............... ..._......._. 63, 64 Joint Session; inauguration, HR 5 __.____.___.. ._..____._.. .._.____. ..._________.. ---------51, 52 Joint Session; to hear Major General Ralph Holland, SR 35 _ 142, 161, 163, 218 Jones County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 664 _ _____________ --------.....------_.------.. ......... 544, 549, 1888, 1903, 2020 Jones County Small Claims Court; civil jurisdiction, HB 582 .------------------..._---------.-- _______ ---511, 515, 1342, 1476, 1566 Jones, Mrs. Jean Sage; regrets at passing, SR 55 .. ....._...... ............_..,,----..--.273 Judge, State Administrative; create office, SB 122 ........ ........--. _______ 153 Judges of Probate Courts Surety Bond; increase, HB 766 -_...-------------..----...---- -----1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2409 Judges of Superior Courts; secretaries under merit system, HB 268 _ ......----..------.654, 659, 1468, 1552, 1906, 1947, 2229 Judges; provide for nonpartisan election, certain cases, HB 856 ------.----..----.--------.---------1252, 1264, 1548, 1565, 1640, 1694 Judges' Retirement System, Superior Court; create, HB 308 _ ------------505, 506 3040 INDEX Judges, Superior Courts; administrative judge elected in multi-judge circuits, HB 254 ............_... ____ _____ ______ _______1014, 1020, 1470 Judges, Supreme and Appellate; terms and qualifications, SR 21 ____ _____ _____ ................ _____ ______ 111, 198, 256, 320, 326 Judges, Trial; urge give more severe penalties, HR 161 _ ........ ...___._. _______.472, 492 Judicial Circuit; create new in Douglas County, SB 240 _ ______ ...... ..... ______ . ______ _____ ____338, 726, 797, 985, 1009, 2394, 2988 Judicial Circuits, More than One Judge; election of an administrative judge, HB 254 ___ _____ ________ _______ _____ 1014, 1020, 1470 Judicial Council; develop alternative programs to incarceration, SB 264 _____ .... ___ _ . .... ........ ______473, 665, 728, 814, 940 Judicial Council; set court reporters' fees, HB 482 __________ ______ _______ _______ ________ _____ 964, 974, 1470, 1559, 1906, 1957 Judicial Nominating Commission; provide for, SR 21 __...____,, _______ ________________ ................ ........Ill, 198, 256, 320, 326 Junior Colleges; change provisions for payment to local authorities by Regents, HB 351 _ 1872, 1881, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2399 Junk Dealers; keep records of purchases of bronze cemetery vases or statuary, SB 19 ____ ______ ..... ...84, 198, 255, 320, 322 Junk Yards and Outdoor Advertising, Federal Laws on; relative to, SR 172 ____ ________ ______ .....1878,2009,2253,2285 Junk Yards and Outdoor Advertising; regulation of, SR 96 .... _______ ____________ 719, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2068, 2979, 2990 Juries; change compensation of court bailiffs, SB 7 ..........._.__._..............._........_._........._..............._.. ......60, 125, 144, 166, 2976, 2989 Jurors, Challenge for Favor; limit time for voir dire examinations, SB 237 _____ ......................... _____ 337,726,797,985,1006 Jurors, Grand; increase number of names that may be drawn, HB 207 ........... .......... ....... 243, 250, 978, 1027, 1110, 1124 Jurors, Grand; provide for alternates and their service, HB 270 ____________ _______ ______ ___________ 1401, 1453, 1605, 1608, 2367, 2388 Jurors; selected from circuit or geographic region, SR 132 __ __________ _ __1256, 1471 Jurors, Superior Court; selection by mechanical means, HB 288 ______ .......... . .. ........ 966, 973, 1800, 1804, 1906, 1950 Jurors, Traverse; only six required certain civil or misdemeanor cases, HB 128 . . .........190, 195, 1470, 1559, 2435, 2440, 2641 Jury Commissioners; appointed by senior superior court judge, HB 289 _________ _________ 966, 973, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1951 Jury Duty Exemption; change provisions for 'women, HB 74 ..... . ____________ ____________ 511, 514, 978, 1026, 1110, 1125, 1494, 1497, 1707, 1725, 2342, 2406 Justices of the Peace; commend, SR 199 . _______ ______________________________ _______2494 Juvenile Court; commitment of child to Corrections Department, repeal provisions, HB 860 _______ ...1254, 1265, 1469, 1556, 1823, 1858, 2341 Juvenile Detention Before Hearing; provisions, HB 859 ........ ...... .................... ..........1254, 1264, 1469, 1555, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2262, 2427, 2429, 2445, 2498, 2909, 2982 K Kaiser, Coach Roger; commend, SR 87 ...... . _______._-- ......_._._............_....------.. 688 Kelley, Phillip R.; commend, HR 178 . _____________ ..........................._.....-.. 588, 689 Kennedy, Senator Joseph E. .......... . .. ............ ... _______ ... . ________________ .. ... ....... .1821 INDEX 3041 Kennesaw, City of; election and terms of mayor and councilmen, SB 364 ........................ISSS, 1466, 1562, 1617, 2393, 2988 Kennesaw, City of; lease of State property, HR 121 ._.__._._._.._..._...._..._________.___._.____.....___.................654, 661, 979, 1027, 1111, 1134 King, Jr., Martin Luther; honoring memory of, SR 13 ______________________-___________________67 Knox, Alfred L.; compensate, HR 52 ... 714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1528 L Labor Department; supplemental appropriation, HB 29 ___..._.____._..___._..._______._______.1456, 1462, 1605, 1607, 2435, 2436 Labor Disputes; unemployment benefits disqualified, certain cases, SB 269 _..._..._._..........-.........._._.__..._..................474, 1267 Labor Organizations; enter agreements relating to service charge for representation, SB 276 ............._......_._....__......................_._.514 LaGrange, City of; easement of State property, HR 298 .............................................. 1993, 2002, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2583 LaGrange Development Authority, Downtown; create, HB 379 ..._..._..._-.- 416, 422, 552, 596, 670 Lake Lanier Islands; rename Picnic Island as James H. "Sloppy" Ployd Recreation Center, HR 241 ............. 966, 976, 1344, 1481 Lake Lanier; urge Congress to recognize recreation as one of its major purposes, HR 239 .._.__......_...-.- 966, 976, 1344, 1480 Lamar County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 486 ....... .419, 425, 552, 600, 677 Lamar County Sheriff; compensation, HB 831 ___.___..._._..._.785, 792, 1093, 1278, 1354 Lamar County Small Claims Court; create, HB 558 __.._........-__......470, 479, 553, 602, 1035, 1252 Lamar County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 485 _..._.__.._._._._______.___._._....._._.._.._______.______..419, 425, 552, 599, 677 Land and Water Resources; provide for soil erosion and sediment control program, HB 174_____._____._--__..___.295, 308, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1313, 1876 Land, Retrocession from U. S.; Governor authorized to accept, HB 1000 .._._._._______.___..._.....__.._._._______.1996, 2001, 2350, 2354, 2501, 2576 Land Sales Act; amend relating to revision of property reports, HB 285 ___..______.______......_.______.______.1872, 1881, 2346, 2351, 2500, 2515, 2523 Land Surveying, Practice; revise laws, create State Board, SB 359 _--.....--......___.___._______.._..__..________._______________.....___.___.___.1255, 2006 Land Surveying; regulate practice, HB 971 ___.___.__..___.___.1502, 1536, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1975, 2077, 2319 Landlords; power to distrain for rents, HB 568 _....__.___.1707, 1712, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2667, 2805, 2869, 2887, 2897, 2901, 2982 Landscape Architects; revise regulation and licensing, SB 350 ___.___._______.___.___._...__..___.______.____.___._._..__._..________________.1085, 2233, 2234 Lane, John Henry, Jr. Bridge; bridge in Wayne County, SR 171 ...... . . ........__..1878, 2009, 2253, 2284, 2979, 2990 Laurens County Commissioners; compensation, HB 1178 .__.__.____.__..2393, 2435, 2454, 2460, 2649 3042 INDEX Laurens County State Court Judge; provide secretary, HB 1155 .__________.___.____.._.._..._.____._...1991, 1999, 2347, 2359, 2467 Laurens County Treasurer; compensation, HB 1179 _._____..__._..__._________._______.2393, 2435 Law Department Employees; prohibit from private law practice, certain cases, HB 667 .............. 652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1428 Law Department; jurisdiction over State Prosecutor, SB 134 ................................155 Law Enforcement, Obstruction of; provide for crime of bail jumping, HB 183 ........__.._....._..._.1015, 1020, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2382 Law Enforcement Officer Accused of Crime; grand jury investigation, HB 295 ._..._..._.._.......... 651, 659, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1322, 1362, 1392 Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; indemnification program, HR 77 .._.....__..................... 1016, 1021, 1800, 1805, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2266, 2341 Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; program of indemnification,'SR 46 _..................._...........249, 978, 1026, 1110, 1117 Law Enforcement Officers; arrest powers, motor vehicle operation, license or inspection violations, HB 633 _........._........._....._....._.......... 2228, 2230, 2456, 2457, 2666, 2673 Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights Act; enact, SB 389 __......_..._....._.._..__......................__......1599, 1717, 1718, 1822, 1829 Law Enforcement Officers; check for medical disability in arrests for intoxication, SB 266....................474, 665, 729, 814, 941 Law Enforcement Officers, Education Boards; work together for traffic safety near schools, HB 263 ........................................................642, 649, 1468, 1551, 1823, 1843 Law Enforcement Officers; immune from liability in certain civil actions, HB 572 ......................................_..._.....__..........._......2075, 2221 Law Practice; change punishment for unlawful practice, HB 10 ............_._........._................_................_.119, 122, 254, 317, 358, 409 Laws Declared Unconstitutional; State pay court costs, SB 378 ........................1542 Leary, City of; new charter, HB 1143 ....................1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2472, 2565 Ledet, David; compensate, HR 111 _._........................_..__......715, 724, 1266, 1348, 1533 Lee and Dougherty Counties; State property transfer, SR 144 _......................._........._..._.,,_......1544, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1822, 1830, 2948, 2949, 2984, 2990 Lee County Sheriff; compensation, HB 447 ............................ 417, 423, 552, 598, 673 Lee County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices, HB 448 ...................................................417, 423, 552, 598, 673 Lee County Treasurer; compensation, HB 446 ....................... 417, 423, 552, 598, 673 Legal Advertising; change fees charged, SB 155 ................... 245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1336, 1594 Legal Counsel for Public Officials, State Agencies; clarify provisions for Governor to designate, HB 666............... 652, 660, 1094, 1271, 13'64, 1427 Legal Holidays; change time for observing, SB 178 ....................................296, 426, 484, 524, 526, 2887, 2902, 2987 Legal Holidays; observe preceding Friday if it falls on Saturday, HB 494 _..._._..__.___.___.__.._......._..._... 1401, 1453, 1799, 1803, 2367, 2401 Legal Notices, Advertisements; provide for proof of publication, SB 39 _._.___._._.___.___.____________....___.___.___.___.....__.._._.92, 125, 145, 166, 182 Legal Service Plans, Prepaid; relating to insurance, HB 894 ....................................1703, 1713, 2452, 2457, 2666, 2677, 2980 Legislation Changing compensation of State Officials; fiscal note required, HB 39 ............... 336, 341, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2289 INDEX 3043 Legislation, Retirement; actuarial studies required before passage, SB 116 ------.......___..__..__.__..___..._.140, 254, 316, 358, 380 Legislation, Retirement; fiscal notes attached to enrolled copy, SB 9 .--_._...----.------------------.----__------.60, 198, 255, 319, 320 Legislation; two readings in each House prior to passage, SR 67 -..__..._.._..___....----------..-.....340, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1577, 1582 Legislative Process; open and accessible to public, SR 169 ----_.__.._..------_------.-.----__------_-___1869, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2282 Legislative Services Committee; investigate boards, agencies of executive branch, HB 1141 ............___..__._...__..--________----__. 1994, 2002 Legislative Services Committee; provide for organization, HB 754 ----------------..964, 975, 2351, 2352, 2500, 2545, 2585, 2616, 2805, 2848 Lester, Senator Jimmy; statement __. --------------------------------------------535 Lewis, Mrs. Betty J.; commend, SR 61 --.--,,..... .433 Lewis, Hon. Preston B.; denominating as judge of certain court, SR 135 ...-.- ... -----.--.---........_ 1333 Liberty County Commissioners; compensation, HB 748 ____________------------------------------------------.1701, 1709, 1888, 1903, 2021 Liberty County Sheriff; compensation, HB 651 _....._...543, 549, 663, 733, 981, 1083 Liberty County Small Claims Court; create, HB 747 ...... 963, 971, 1342, 1477, 1567 Liberty County State Court Judge and Solicitor, compensation, HB 792 --------------------------------.963, 972, 2346, 2357, 2463 Liberty County Tax Commissioner; compensation HB 873 ________----_______._--__----______--------------------1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 Library, State; powers and duties, SB 175 _._._._.___..__._._.___..__.__.._._.._._.__.248, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1288, 2446, 2512, 2988 License Plates, Motor Vehicle; free to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia, SB 173 ____.__._._.._.._._.___.._..248, 1022, 1097, 1279, 1307 License Plates, Motor Vehicle; free to former prisoners or wives of persons missing in action in Southeast Asia, SB 167 . . .............................. 247, 345, 429, 493, 508 License Plates, Motor Vehicles; free to certain disabled veterans, SB 118 ______________--------------.140, 252, 316, 358, 383, 2426, 2559, 2988 Lien Holders, Mortgaged Property; provide for payment at time of sale, SB 401 .__.___________._______--.--_-.-__-____________.___--_.___--------------1868 Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller; address .__. --------------___ __._......57, 67 Life Sentence for Aircraft Hijacking; no parole until 30 years served, SR 205 .......................... 2644 Life Sentence for Armed Robbery; no parole until 30 years served, SR 204 ........................_-....._. .-.--.-.2644 Life Sentence for Kidnapping; no parole until 30 years served, SR 203 ___---- 2644 Life Sentence for Rape; no parole until 30 years served, SR 202 ----------------2644 Life Sentence for Sodomy; no parole until 30 years served, SR 206 .......--.- 2644 Life Sentence, Murder Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 201 ---__.__________-__----.--__-_________________--------------2643 Life Sentence; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 200 ----------------------.2643 Lilburn, City of; change election procedures, HB 983 ----_.--------._____--.._-----------_---------- 1335, 1340, 1467, 1564, 1633 Lincoln County Commission Chairman; compensation, HB 963 ._--------------_ .----.-__---------------------- 1249, 1259, 1466, 1562, 1615 Lincoln County Sheriff; compensation, HB 961 __------.1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1615 Lingefelt, Roy M.; compensate, HR 61 _------------.714, 724, 1265, 1348, 1531, 1705 Liquor Laws; change provisions relating to advertising, SB 232 ....-.-----.----------.305, 551, 604, 689, 694 3044 INDEX Liquor Stores, Retail; authorize use of inside service door, certain cases, SB 230-___....-........__..-_._______________________._____._____.305, 551, 604, 689, 693 Litter Control Law; discarded automobiles considered litter, SB 397 ---_-____..__.__............._____________._..___._______________..1708, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2066 Litter Laws, Violation of; payment of cash bonds, HB 440 __._............_._.._._____.______._________________.______.1674, 1697, 1889, 1894, 2435, 2439 Loan Act, Industrial; change maximum permissible loan, HB 538 ____.__-_____......._________________..____._._.______________..__541, 550, 662, 730, 814, 958 Loan Sharking; prohibit excessive interest charges, SB 135 ............._.....--.._.-_._155 Loans Secured by Secondary Security Deeds; change interest rate, SB 247 ________._______.______________.339, 595, 667, 750, 2563, 2989 Lobbying; prohibit certain State officers from influencing General Assembly members, SB 299 __________________________________________________________ 655, 1344 Lobbyist; disclosure of certain actions, SB 214 ____,,_..__.__.___.______________.____.,,________________________. 302, 665, 728, 814, 945, 2962, 2967 Lobbyists; Registered - '76, 288, 1074, 2985 Local Authorities; purchases and contracts, give Georgia products preference, HB 1018 ^....................... 2342, 2344, 2646 Locksmiths; regulations and certification, SB 312 _._._._.___._...._718, 1468, 1549, 1582 Locust Grove Mayor; term of office, HB 1207 __..___._. 2280, 2337, 2453, 2460, 2649 Long County Clerk of Board of Commissioners; compensation, HB 507 .__.______________,,.___._______.___.________.______ 468, 476, 1886, 1896, 2023 Long County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 509 --...........__..-_.-___.468, 476 Long County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 968 _______.______.____.____.__._.______..______.____.____.__.____._.._.____..1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2025 Long County; provide for operating budget, HB 506 --467, 475, 1886, 1896, 2023 Long County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 510 ._,,--.-..___.___._.__468, 476 Long County Superior Court Clerk; compensation HB 970 .__..._____.._...______.__...._......___....._.__._._...____.__._.__.___1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2026 Long County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices, HB 508 ----468, 476 Long County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices, HB 969 _________________________.__.._____._______.__..___.___..__.1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2026 Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Court Reporter; compensation, HB 475 __..___.___.__.._._...-...._...............-_......___.__.511, 515, 662, 731, 799 Lottery; redefine, SB 320 ._..___.__..._................_........__.788, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1499, 2338 Lottery; redefine, change requisites for advertisements, SB 291 ___.______._.._-___-__-___-__-_-_-_-__-_-589, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1495, 2913, 2914, 2989 Louisville, City of; candidates for mayor and councilman, qualifying fee, HB 204 ________.............._..-_.___._..__.__..._...-.-.-153, 158, 252, 313, 352 "Love Bug" Infestation; relative to, SR 23 ___.._.....................__-_.._.._._.__..lll, 427, 433 Lovejoy, City of; new charter, HB 952 __..__.........2077, 2223, 2346, 2357, 2471, 2537 Lowndes County Board of Elections; powers and duties, HB 187 ,,____._._.._.._._._....---.- 152, 157, 251, 312, 350 Lowndes County; elections board, provide for, SB 58 ._.... _____........ 109, 160, 200, 258 Lowndes County Historical Property; exempt from county ad valorem tax, HR 229 _,,,,.,,_,, 1083, 1090, 1343, 1478, 1573 Lowndes County; provide county manager, HB 547 ___.__._.__.470, 478, 553, 601, 681 Lowndes County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation, HB 548 ............................................._..___._.470, 478, 553, 602, 682 Lumpkin, City of; allow use of funds for providing water, sewage and paving services, HB 1125 ....................1786, 1795, 2004, 2015, 2242 INDEX 3045 M Machine Guns; sale and possession exempt from criminal sanctions if registered under National Firearms Act, SB 309 ...--.._----_ .----------717, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1498 Macon and Bibb County Governments; urge legislation to merge, SR 234 _-----___.___...----_____________________________.2646, 2923, 2930 Macon Board of Water Commissioners; abolish, HB 464 ..... 418, 424, 552, 598, 674 Macon, City of; election of aldermen from districts, HB 1024 _ 1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2473, 2536 Maddox, Honorable Lester G.; present Bible and gavel, SR 6.------...--__--.------51 Madison, City of; mayor and councilmen, terms of office, HB 932 -.--------___..__._--------______._-1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1612 Madison, City of; recorder for Mayor's Court, HB 931 -_--------.---- ...--------... .1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1612 Majority Party Leader, Senate; elected ............_. .............___--------________45 Malpractice by Public Official; abolish unsworn statement before grand jury, HB 12 __..--------------._.----------_.134, 142, 254, 318, 358, 410 Malt Beverage Found Contraband; revenue commissioner destroy, HB 623 ............_._.._._.__..__ 1946, 1984, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2538, 2585, 2596 Management Review Division; conduct efficiency evaluation of all State agencies, SB 35 __------------..__.------------91, 1023, 1096, 1279, 1301 Marietta; change corporate limits, HB 137 ......... 118, 123., 344, 430, 487 Marietta, City of; corporate limits, civil service board members, SB 381 ----___,,. 1543, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2535, 2643, 2680, 2990 Marietta, City of; employees, increase retirement benefits, HR 311 --------____.__--------__.________----------1874, 1884, 2347, 2361, 2495 Marietta; extend corporate limits, HB 1177 __,,._.-------------------- .. 2392, 2434 Marijuana Conveyance; provide for forfeiture, HB 762 .__ 1541, 1546, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2407 Marijuana; conveyances used to transport subject to condemnation, SB 305 _--------------..--------____._----656, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1295 Marijuana; penalty for possession, sale or manufacture, SB 88 . . _. . 135, 254, 315, 358, 372, 2977, 2989 Marijuana Possession; change penalty for third conviction, SB 346 _ 1084, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1695 Marion County Sheriff; compensation, HB 561 _._._---- 1784, 1792, 1888, 1903, 2019 Marion County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 562 .... ...-----------_.__.--------1784, 1792, 1888, 1903, 2019 Marriage and Family Counseling; regulate practice, provide for licensing, SB 72 ------._ 120, 161, 200, 274, 283, 1992, 2056, 2291, 2318, 2343, 2537, 2608, 2983, 2989 Marriage License; driver's license as proof of age, HB 973 . 1873, 1883, 2233, 2235, 2367, 2418, 2536 MART A, Rapid Transit; change membership on board of directors, SB 160 ........--------. 246, 311, 347, 434, 492, 495, 2320, 2988 MART A; urge to purchase materials manufactured in State, HR 387 _.....-------------------- .... -- 2343, 2344 MARTOC, Rapid Transit Overview Committee; appointment of members, terms, HR 39 ...___.------_...___----..191, 197, 428, 486, 524, 538, 588 Massage Parlors; regulate, SB 54 ...108, 517, 554, 606, 612, 689, 2941, 2944, 2988 Mathews, Tony; commend, SR 236 ......----------.------.............. ---------- -2912 Maxwell, Samuel Trebble; regrets at passing, HR 356 _..__------___._------..1995, 2075 Mayors' Day, Seventeenth Annual Georgia; tribute to mayors of State, SR 24 ..__........_._.._........ ._.__._._.........--_..___......----.--..__..----------.117 3046 INDEX McCracken, Honorable J. Roy; commend, HR 343 __._____.___.._________._.____.__._._.1706, 1723 McCullar, Bernice Brown; commend, SR 165 ------....._--.-.....__.....-.-______....________...1806 McDowell, Mrs. Joyce Remion; commend, SR 162 _.......__............_....._ 1866 McDowell, Senator Henry; relative to, SR 188 -____......._-_-......__-_--._.._____......____.__..2334 McDuffie County; change time for making tax returns, HB 362 ________....______.___,.______._______.________________._...___._____.._._._.785, 793, 1092, 1276, 1350 McDuffie County Sheriff; housing and utility allowance, HB 361 .--...-.__......__........___.......__....._..____..........335, 343, 795, 979, 1032 McDuffie County Small Claims Court; costs for various proceedings, HB 363 ______..__..___.____________..__.___.....__.336, 343, 795, 979, 1032 McEwen, Dr. Arch; remarks _..__--...-....__......_._......___.....,,--___._........,,___._........ ,--283 Mclntosh County Deputy Sheriffs; compensation, HB 650 ..-.__..._..............._.._....._...__.......__......._._........__._._......_._543, 548, 663, 733, 802 Mclntosh County Superior Court Clerk's Assistant; compensation, HB 927 .__.......-.___.......______........_.___..... 1081, 1090, 1343, 1478, 1570 McWhorter, Honorable Hamilton, Jr.; elected Secretary of the Senate ________--._. 15 Mechanics' Liens; change procedures, SB 362 ...._...........___.........____..........___....._..1338, 1473, 1557, 1724, 1737, 2978, 2988 Medical Consent Law; amend relating to conflicting provisions, prohibit recovery against physicians, SB 372 -_._._._-__._____.-._..____...-.._._..-....-- 1459, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1910 Medical Consent Law; amend relating to mentally ill, incompetent persons, SB 41 . ..______.___._____________._.92, 161, 199, 273, 279, 2977, 2989 Medical Injuries; limitations in damage cases against physicians, SB 373 .._-.....-.__..........-..-...........-_-...........-..........-__..-.......-__._._.....1460 Medical Injury Compensation Commission; create, SB 371 .........____._--......_.__.1459 Medical Organization Committee; records confidential, liability limitation, SB 164 ........__._..............__._..246, 517, 556, 606, 619, 2930, 2938, 2989 Medical Practitioner; hospital give written statement if staff privileges refused, SB 182 __..........._._.._........._.___.........296, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1289 Medical Testimony, Expert; certain conditions for admissibility, SB 370 .....__.___..........._._..._...........1459, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1910, 2046 Mental Health Services Act; provide single system of services, SB 208 _________-301 Mental Retardation Study Committee; create, SR 214 .....__.__._._..........__.__..........2645 Mentally 111, Hospitalization of; physician's affidavit, HB 477 __________......________.._......_____--......._...-_-__-___. 2226, 2230, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2522 Mentally 111, Involuntary Hospitalization; provide for hearings, SB 345 ___..__-...._.___.... 1017, 1094, 1271, 1363, 1421 Mentally 111 Persons, Certain; relative to, SR 53 ._.........._.____................306, 427, 431 Mentally 111 Persons; change provisions under medical consent law, SB 41 ____.........___._............-__..._.__..92, 161, 199, 273, 279, 2977, 2989 Mentally Retarded Offender Act; task force to develop plan of training and rehabilitation, SB 163 ____.___._.---- 246, 727, 797, 985, 1000, 2886, 2894, 2989 Merit System; create new State Personnel Board, SR 25 ._.._...____.............~-._-...._--121, 253, 317, 358, 433, 447, 1337, 1361, 1782 Merit System; Public Safety Department employees come within, SB 16 .._.____.................._._______.61, 95, 114, 126, 129, 2962, 2970, 2984, 2987 Merit System, State; revise and consolidate laws, SB 131 ......__...............____.....155, 253, 317, 358, 433, 434, 1336, 1370, 1540, 1782 Meriwether County Coroner; compensation, HB 716 -___...........-_..._...._._...........__..................____........._._.585, 592, 795, 980, 1034 Meriwether County; lease of State property, HR 72 ._........._-_.............-.............__........_._-__.--787, 795, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1447 INDEX 3047 Meriwether County Probate Court; compensation, clerk of judge, HB 305 ______..___.__.._......._..._..........._..._..__..._.243, 251, 345, 430, 489 Meriwether County Sheriff; compensation, HB 606 ........... 512, 516, 663, 732, 801 Meriwether County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 175 -,,,,...._...._.,,,,.._,,___...,,_._..,,..... 134, 142, 251, 312, 350 Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority; create, HB 212 ..._.,,.._..... 153, 158, 252, 313, 352 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; urged to purchase materials manufactured in State, HR 387 ______________.-__.______.2343, 2344 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee; appointment of members, terms, HR 39 __...__ 191,-197, 428, 486, 524, 538, 588 Metropolitan River Protection Act; correct definitions, HB 380 .........._.___..__._._.__..........__.._._.___....,,.,,........._. 586, 594, 1095, 1275, 1363, 1418 Metropolitan Water and Sewer Authority; create, SB 223 _______________._._._____________.303 Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority; increase amount of revenue bonds issued, HB 1198 ... 2076, 2223, 2347, 2360, 2478, 2536 Milledgeville, City of; change corporate limits, HB 238 ..._____._.._..............._______._..........._._____..__.__...............__.._..190, 196, 252, 313, 353 Miller County Board of Commissioners; provide for appointment of a clerk, HB 199 -._.,,_.,,_ 152, 158, 251, 312, 351 Miller County Commissioners; remove Probate Court Judge from membership, HB 578 __________..__._.______...__________.____.__.____.471, 480, 553, 603, 685 Miller County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 577 .--,,...----._..,,-._.._.,,,, ._..471, 480, 553, 603, 685 Miller County Sheriff; compensation, HB 202 ..................__ 152, 158, 251, 313, 351 Miller County State Court Solicitor; compensation, HB 201 .._,,.,,,,,,........._. ..152, 158, 251, 312, 351 Miller County Superior Court; change terms, HB 62 ______._._._..____________..____.________________.______________..._.243, 250, 1024, 1099, 1280, 1309 Miller County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 200 ... ,,,,_._.,,,,.._.,, ................. 152, 158, 251, 312, 351 Miller, Hon. Zell; commend, SR 238 ._.........._................_..___._.._ 2970 Miller, Hon. Zell; wishing Happy Birthday, SR 111 .............. ...........923 Miller, Lieutenant Governor Zell; address ,,.._...-__....-..__---.......... 57, 67 Miller, Miss Lynn; congratulating, SR 170 ........._. . ._ .1984, 2228 Millsap, Ronnie; commend, SR 47 ._.._.._...---.._--.,,--...,,--273 Mineral Rights on Property; additional method to obtain title by prescription, HB 127 .......__.___-___..____-190, 195, 2006, 2013, 2367, 2369 Minority Representation on State Boards; support Governor's policy, SR 94.__.__............_.____.-..___.__-_.....--.-___-.------ 657, 1343, 1479 Miscegenation; repeal provisions relating to, HB 731 __.._...... 2319, 2335, 2454, 2462 Misdemeanors; change penalties, SB 261 _..____._.-._._.._-_...__......_._._.. 473 Mitchell, Honorable Tom; election to State Transportation Board ___________,,__.--244 Mitchell, Kenneth; commend, SR 230 __.._._. ..,,_.,, ,,..._,,. --..-,, 2882 Mobile Homes; procedures for ad valorem taxation, SB 286 ... _..._.._________._.._______.._.._______________..__.546, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1492 Mobile Homes, regulate out of state manufacturer, HB 895 ._._.__.__-..-...__.___._-.......-_.__._......_..______.....1995, 2001, 2349, 2353, 2501, 2561 Mobile Homes; separate class of property for taxation, provide for assessment, SR 82 _ . . . 546, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1504 Monroe, City of; provide community antenna television beyond corporate limits, HB 705 ....._.__....-.-._ 585, 591, 795, 980, 1034 Monroe County Small Claims Court; substitute for judge, HB 581 ..........._._..._----...-..-.-.. ..511, 515, 663, 732, 800 3048 INDEX Montgomery County; State property transfer, SR 40 __--._._,,_.______ ... 194, 281, 484, 520, 563, 581 Montgomery County; State property transfer, HR 51 ____._______.__.___________.___.________...____________.___________.787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1446 Montgomery County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 954 _-_------__,,______-_-________....__________..________.,,___ 1335, 1340, 1466, 1562, 1617 Morgan County Sheriff and Court Clerk; compensation, HB 933 ____-_--_-____._...__________._._ ______.._...._____.._.._________._1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1613 Mortgage Foreclosure; additional information recorded in deed, HB 466 __ __ ______..._________...653, 660, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2400 Mortgage Foreclosure; no copy of waiver, HB 770 ......... 1433, 1454, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1769 Mortgaged Realty, Proceeds from Sale; provide for payment to lien holders, SB 401 ___,,,,_.._.__.___,,,,_,,___,,___........_ 1868 Mortgages; grantee responsible for cancellation, SB 176 __.__,,......_____._____._,,__..._..____________._. 248, 517, 556, 606, 621, 2446, 2516, 2988 Motor Common Carriers; Public Safety Department, certain jurisdiction, HB 376 _._....,,.. 964, 974, 1473, 1552, 1724, 1755, 2077, 2278, 2326, 2416, 2883, 2982 Motor Contract Carrier; use Public Service Commission regulations, HB 377 __.._..___....___ 964, 974, 1269, 1347, 1483, 1521 Motor Contract Carriers; change certain definitions, SB 349 _______,,..,,......_..,,...,,,,_____________..___.______ 1084, 1473, 1550, 1724, 1733, 2563, 2989 Motor Fuel Permits, Taxes; uncollected check balances, Revenue Department write off, HR 98 _______ 1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1906, 1978 Motor Fuel Tax; change exemption relating to certain fuel for nonhighway use, HB 315 ___.____...._ 1457, 1462, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1752, 1876 Motor Fuel Tax; highway and non-highway use, HB 617 _,,.--__-_.......-- 1014, 1021, 1606, 1608, 1724, 1763, 1877 Motor Fuel Tax; relative to proposed federal increase, SR 121 ____.............______________._.__....__.,,_.,,_______________.._.. ______1018, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1740 Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Fluctuation Study Commission; create, SR 36 _._._____________.__-.....__.__.____157, 199, 256, 320, 330, 2426, 2438, 2990 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; additional definitions, HB 17 ___________.._--___134, 142, 551, 604, 689, 699, 2340, 2383, 2446, 2497, 2555, 2642, 2686, 2806, 2848, 2981 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; provide for notification upon cancellation, HB 110 ________________,,______._ .1245, 1261, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1750 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; provide for optional coverages, HB 16__________._......_..___.__._____.___________ 90, 95, 113, 125, 146, 150 Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; redefine "owner", HB 707 _______ 1512, 1535 Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title; change procedures for mechanics' liens, SB 362 _______________________ 1338, 1473, 1557, 1724, 1737, 2978, 2988 Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title; change provisions for wreckage, salvage or dismantling, SB 292 _______________ 589, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1294, 2448, 2989 Motor Vehicle Franchise Act; change provisions on warranty, HB 711 __,,________,,,,..........,,...,,._......... 1254, 1263, 1473, 1558, 1640, 1691 Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act; amend to provide sanctions on failure or register or renew, HB 708 ___.__.____.________,,______. ..__.__...__...__._._._.--1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1690 Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act; change provisions on granting additional franchises, HB 709 _____________ 1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1692, 1723, 1725, 1772, 1822, 1823, 1841, 2341 INDEX 3049 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; provisions relating to unknown defendant, HB 800 -._...............-_.__.._._1707, 1712, 1891, 1893, 2500, 2651 Motor Vehicle License Fees; uncollected check balances, Revenue Department write off, HR 100 ______________________________________________________________ 1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1823, 1865 Motor Vehicle License Tags; free to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia, SB 173 ______.________._______.________.248, 1022, 1097, 1279, 1307 Motor Vehicle License Tags; free to former prisoners or wives of persons missing in action in Southeast Asia, SB 167 ___________________..___._.....___..._________________________.___.._______..________.247, 345, 429, 493, 508 Motor Vehicle Operators; driving permits issued after license revocation, certain cases, SB 352 .__.-..........._._..._._._________.______________________________1085 Motor Vehicle Operators; honorary driver's license to veterans who reside in Georgia, SB 168--______________________ 247, 345, 429, 493, 509 Motor Vehicle Operators License; revise, consolidate laws regulating, HB 338 . . . 1994, 2000, 2456, 2666, 2667, 2850, 2980 Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; enact, SB 361 ___________._........_....______.__.____..___________1338, 1473, 1550, 1639, 1671, 2563, 2989 Motor Vehicle; unlawful to alter suspension system, HB 20 _____...._.._._..__-___-_-.________________________.._..___._..-1082, 1086, 1473, 1550, 1822, 1836 Motor Vehicles; ad valorem tax, provisions for dealer's inventory, HB 778 ........... ......._._.___.._..............1994, 2001, 23i45, 2353, 2500, 2551 Motor Vehicles, Certificate of Title; exempt vehicles 10 years or older, SB 3 _..,,.._._..,,.,,.__...,,,,._.,, 47, 428 Motor Vehicles; change certain definitions relating to motor contract carriers, SB 349 ......1084, 1473, 1550, 1724, 1733, 2563, 2989 Motor Vehicles; change fees for overweight, SB 241 ..... ...._......._.._._..___....._..... 338, 666, 728, 814, 937, 985, 2904, 2906, 2989 Motor Vehicles; change maximum permissible gross loads, pertain cases, HB 618 ............____._.._........_........_.541, 550, 666, 731, 814, 959 Motor Vehicles, Inspection; motorized bicycles exempt, SB 2 .....,,._,,,, 47, 88, 96, 115, 116, 2886, 2898, 2988 Motor Vehicles, Off-Road; regulate operation, SB 353 .._._............__._._.._...__._._....._....._____.........-...-..._._.._. 1085, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1777 Motor Vehicles; provide for removal from interstate highways after certain time, HB 908 ....... 2320, 2336, 2456, 2458, 2666, 2854, 2913, 2928, 2941, 2946, 2984 Motor Vehicles, Registration; motorized bicycles exempt, SB 1 ..........____...__.-....._..__..__.___........._._._._.__.....---47, 88, 96, 115, 2885, 2898, 2988 Motor Vehicles; regulate automotive repair industry, SB 55 .........__._._......._._.__.__.........._.___.____..-------.-....-..---_--------108, 371 Motor Vehicles; relating to arrests for operation, licensing, registration or inspection violations, HB 633 ..............._.__.2228, 2230, 2456, 2457, 2666, 2673 Motor Vehicles, Sale of Abandoned; change provisions, HB 710 __._.......___..__.____._........._.___.._..1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1691 Motor Vehicles Transporting Portable Buildings; change Code provisions, SB 45 _._________________.93, 199, 255, 320, 357, 359, 1458, 1498, 2987 Motor Vehicles; unlawful to change odometer readings, HB 4 ___......._.__._.__.___.........______.__..-.....545, 549, 666, 730, 814, 985, 987 Motor Vehicles, Unpaid Ad Valorem Tax; tax commissioner's powers and duties, SB 227 ......_.._______..........__.__-........304, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1906 Motor Vehicles With Flashing Lights; additional exemptions for red lights, SB 334 __............_..._._______.969, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1500, 2535, 2989 Motorized Bicycles; exempt from inspection, SB 2 ._.--,,----- 47, 88, 96, 115, 116, 2886, 2898, 2988 3050 INDEX Motorized Bicycles; exempt from registration, SB 1 .................. ................... 47, 88, 96, 115, 2885, 2898, 2988 Moultrie, City of; referendum on number of alcoholic beverage licenses to be issued, HB 1147 ------_____._..------_------_..........1870, 1878 Mountain Judicial Circuit; change court terms, SB 153 ----------------------------.-------------- 194, 251, 312, 349, 1081, 2988 Mundy, Hon. Joseph B.; commend, SR 225 ___________...__......------ ------___------___....2882 Municipal Elections; provisions regulating if held concurrently with general election, HB 614 -1015, 1020, 1468, 1552, 1823, 1853 Municipal Electric Authority; declared instrumentality of the State, SB 395 --------------------... 1708, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1914, 2447, 2989 Municipal Electric Authority, Georgia; create, HB 31 .,,----_.. 336, 341, 596, 667, 752, 1016, 1121, 1141, 1245, 1331, 1337 Municipal Employees' Retirement; redefine employee, HB 319 ---------_--------__--------.1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1906, 1951 Municipal Home Rule Act; amend provisions for fixing compensation of elected members, HB 48 ---- 190, 195, 481, 520, 563, 606, 607 Municipal Officers; authorized to serve process and summons, HB 214 _--_.__._._._....._...--------....-------- 2320, 2335 Murder Conviction; death penalty mandatory, SB 18 ._...._.----______ ........ ------------62 Muscogee County Airport Commission; appointment of members, HR 89 ................................................................337, 344 Muscogee County Juvenile Court Judge; compensation, SB 124 ..........................................154, 254, 316, 358, 400, 2280, 2988 Musgrove, Honorable Downing; election to State Transportation Board ------244 Musgrove, Hon. Downing; relative to, SR 194 ..........__--------________________________..2433 N National Bicentennial Celebration Commission, Georgia; change membership, SB 89 ----------------136, 253, 315, 358, 372, 377, 1083, 1138, 2988 National Guard; retirement benefits, SR 32 ........................................---- 141 Natural Resources Board; rules governing disposition of seized wildlife, HB 937 _------------------______..1873, 1883, 2007, 2011, 2367, 2418 Natural Resources Department; change retirement requirements and benefits, certain employees, HB 259 ..--------------------.-.....-...-.-.-1502, 1535, 1891, 1892, 2435, 2437 Natural Resources Department; disability benefits certain employees injured in line of duty, HB 260 __------------- ..... .964, 973, 1062, 1891, 1892, 2367, 2390 Natural Resources Department; furnish services and water transportation to residents and employees, coastal islands, HB 579 ___..----.1252, 1262, 1471, 1555, 1823, 1846, 1946, 2045, 2291, 2330, 2888 Natural Resources Department; refusal to show license unlawful, HB 939 .__...----.----------------.... 2078, 2223, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2855 Natural Resources Department; urged to investigate matters relating to trout streams, SR 142 .__..._.__,,_______.__________._.__ 1460, 2007, 2074 Natural Resources Department; urged to study water supply and water use, SR 43 --_._........--................-.......----...-- .194, 310, 319 Natural Resources Planning; create Council to administer, SB 14 --............----61 Newnan, Downtown Development Authority; create, HR 23 ................................................... -------- 119, 123, 160, 202, 270 INDEX 3051 Newspapers; procedures for retractions and corrections of stories, HB 760 --.--------........._.._____________________________.____1420, 1454, 1716 Newton and Rockdale Counties Public Defender; abolish office, HB 643 _._.______-___._._..-.._____._______________.._..........643, 548, 664, 735, 806 Newton County Board of Education; chairman, HB 625 ___..__..__.....__.________.____._______.____.___.__._..___._______.513, 516, 1886, 1896, 2031, 2536 Newton County Commissioners; change certain provisions, require expense statements, HB 926 ___________________ 1081, 1089, 2453, 2459, 2652 Newton County Local Legislative Study Committee; create, HR 371 ..... _.___. ______._..2393, 2435, 2453, 2459, 2650 Newton County; time for making tax levies and assessments, HR 109 _______.___..______................._................419, 425, 1093, 1278, 1357 No-Fault Insurance, Motor Vehicles; additional definitions, HB 17 ._.____._...______..__._..._______.134, 142, 551, 604, 689, 699, 2340, 2383, 2446, 2497, 2555, 2642, 2686, 2806, 2848, 2981 No-Fault Insurance, Motor Vehicles; optional coverages, HB 16 ......_..__._-..................__.._...__.._________.____._..._._..............9p, 95, 113, 125, 146, 150 No-Fault Insurance, Motor Vehicles; provide for notification upon cancellation, HB 110 __________________..__.__... 1245, 1261, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1750 No-Fault Insurance, Motor Vehicles; redefine owner, HB 707 ______________..1512, 1535 Nomination Petitions, Elections; change form, HB 498 ... _________-_-.---_-----___.___._______1873, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 Nonprofit Bingo Game; exclude from gambling laws, HB 382 ....___._____........................__.__.___.....,,. 651, 659, 1023, 1101, 1280, 1330, 1334 Nonresident; clarify definition for income tax purposes, HB 491 ______..........._____________..._........._..______.___966, 974, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1522, 1705 Norman Park, City of; new charter, HB 1004 _....._............. __ __ ________________1990, 1998 Norwood Mayor and Councilmen; compensation, HB 790 ___.___.-............__...____.__.................____.._..-.................714, 721, 977, 1029, 1106 Notifying House that Senate has Convened, SR 2 ___________.___________________________.________24 Notifying the Governor that the General Assembly has convened, HR 2 ....._._.__.__._._..........._..__.._......._______....._................._.______._.__._...........45, 46 Notifying the Senate that the House has convened, HR l.._.___._._.___................._._.-..45 Nurse Anesthetists; change provisions, SB 356 .._____ 1086, 1469, 1555, 1639, 1669 Nurses, Practical; change name to professional, change licensing provisions, SB 162 .........._..__...__..__............_.___ 246, 796, 981, 1053, 1068 Nursing Practice; revise law, SB 268 ....._.-.___-_.._........-___-___--_-.-...-_-474, 725, 797, 985, 1010, 1992, 2264, 2988 o Obscene Materials; change provisions relating to distributing, SB 169 ___.___..____...__._____...._-......-_--_--. 247, 1094, 1269, 1363, 1393, 2643, 2845, 2989 Obscene Materials, Distributions; change provisions and penalties, SB 257 .__.____.__._.-..........._.____._-........_._.._._____._-........-..__._______.-.....------472 Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Court Reporters; expense allowance, HB 1076 ......___.________________....._.__________ ___...._1990, 1998, 2346, 2358, 2464 Oconee County Board of Commissioners; composition and election of members, SB 171 .____________...,,..__ 248, 344, 429, 487, 1539, 2988 Odom, Edwin J.; compensate, HR 36 ..____________........._____________...........___1875, 1885, 2344 Odometer Readings; unlawful to change, HB 4 .............................. 545, 549, 666, 730, 814, 985, 987 Odum, City of; corporate limits, HB 920 __.___. 1081, 1089, 1886, 1897, 2025 Off-Road Vehicles; regulate operation, SB 353 ........... 1085, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1777 3052 INDEX Offender Rehabilitation Board; new name for Corrections Board, HR 200 ________________._____..__.___..________....._._._1790, 1798, 2007, 2012, 2253, 2331 Offender Rehabilitation Department; head task force to develop plan for rehabilitation of mentally retarded offenders, SB 163 ________________________._________________.______.246, 727, 797, 985, 1000, 2886, 2894, 2989 Offender Rehabilitation Department; pay trial costs certain escape cases, SB 17 ...........__.__..__..___.___.._..._........_.62, 125, 144, 166, 203, 204, 726 Offender Rehabilitation Department; supplemental appropriation, HB 2 ______.________..__.___________________.__......._..__..90, 94, 124, 145, 166, 186 Office of Constitutional Review; create, SR 103 ...... .............._..._..___.719 "Officer Friendly" Program, Statewide; create, SR 22 __.___.______.__________111, 160, 241 Officer Killed in Line of Duty; program of indemnification, SR 46 ...._..._._..._......_....... 249, 978, 1026, 1110, 1117 Official, Public; presentments for malpractice, abolish unsworn statement before grand jury, HB 12 .............._........ 134, 142, 254, 318, 358, 410 Officials, Employees Selling to Governments; change amount allowed, HB 483 ..... .............. 1874, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 Oglethorpe, City of; new charter, HB 320 ...............,.._._......._.243, 251, 345, 431, 489 Oliver, Alfred G.; regrets at passing, SR 29 -.--..._..._.._._.._..._..._................ 126 Olson, Earl; appreciation to, HR 284 _______________________________._._____________.___.___.___.1459, 1481 O'Neal, Mr. Alien K.; regrets at passing, SR 92 ........_..__..._...._..........._............... 688 Optometry College; Board of Regents urged to study feasibility of establishing, HR 96 ..._._..__.___._._.._..__.191, 197, 253, 318, 359, 413 Optometry Practice; registration renewal, delinquency penalty, SB 84 .._..___.__._._.__...-.__....-.................................................135, 426, 484, 524 Orchard Hill, Town of; change corporate limits, SB 319 ,,......,,..__..-..----.---- -788, 977, 1028, 1107, 1598, 2075 Orchard Hill, Town of; corporate powers, HB 904 ______1247, 1256, 1466, 1560, 1611 Orphans' Homes, Nonprofit; exempt certain sales from sales tax, SB 242 __.__............................__.______.__.._._.........338, 1091, 1270, 1363, 1395 Orthotics and Prosthetics Practices Act; enact, SB 287 ____._..__.._._.___..._._..,,,,-- -- 589, 725, 798, 985, 1053, 1063 Outdoor Advertising and Junk Yards, Federal Laws on; relative to, SR 172 .................__.______...................._.-_.____._._._.1878, 2009, 2253, 2285 Outdoor Advertising and Junk Yards; regulation of, SR 96 _._._._._...._.... ... ----- ..719, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2068, 2979, 2990 Outreach Workers; State Housing Office provide to Farmers Home Administration, HB 481 ........1082, 1088, 1464, 1552, 1724, 1762 Overby, Hon. Howard; commending, SR 149 .........................................._......._.......1698 Oyster Sales; repeal requirements for measurement, SB 239 ------------------- 338, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1292 P Pardons and Paroles Board; issue arrest warrant for parolee, HB 124 _. ........................652, 658, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1449 Pardons and Paroles Board; notify sentencing judge and district attorney, certain cases, HB 125...........................652, 658, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1450 Pardons and Paroles Board; pay prisoner costs to county if warrant issued by Board member, SB 224 ------._--------...._------..------_.---------- 303 Pardons and Paroles Board; written decision, certain cases, HB 126 ----------------------..._.. .652, 659, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1452 INDEX 3053 Parents of Racially Mixed Marriage; repeal law, HB 246 ..-----_--------------_.---------- 336, 341, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1066 Parks Evaluation Study Committee; create, HR 114 _____________ ____----. - 654, 661, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2422, 2500, 2502, 2544 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for aircraft hijacking served, SR 205 ...__.------ --._. ... ..,,------_.. 2644 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for armed robbery served, SR 204........ ....-----.------ _.----,,............. ..2644 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for kidnapping served, SR 203 ................................-..-.--..----------..-------- -.--....2644 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for murder served, SR 201 .................. -.-_------...----------- 2643 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for rape served, SR 202 ............ .._._---._.----------------.------__________ 2644 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence for sodomy served, SR 206 _______ _.......-.. ................------ 2644 Parole; prohibited until 30 years of life sentence served, SR 200----...........___ 2643 Party, Political; provide system of registration for elections, SB 202.--------.. -- 300 Patients in State Institutions; redefine cost of care provisions, SB 203 ....... 300, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1291 Paulding County Board of Commissioners; create, HB 717 _____ ------------------------ ...........585, 592, 795, 980, 1034 Paulding County Law Library; State Librarian furnish certain books, HR 350 ....... ........ ___ 2282, 2337, 2452, 2461, 2667, 2878 Paulding County Water Authority; quorum, HB 826 .............. ............ 784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1353 Pawn Shop Dealers; keep records of purchases of bronze cemetery vases or statuary, SB 19 ______________..__.__._........._____________... 84, 198, 255, 320, 322 Payne City; date of elections, HB 803 ...._.__.________________ ________783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1352 Payne City Mayor, Councilmen; compensation, HB 802......783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1352 Peace Officer Accused of Crime; grand jury investigation, HB 295 .______.. ___________________ 651, 659, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1322, 1362, 1392 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; change amount received from fines and forfeitures, HB 257 . ............ 2077, 2222, 2350, 2351, 2500, 2506 Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; membership, rules and regulations, SB 271 ____ 475, 726, 797, 985, 1053, 1054, 2341, 2398, 2988 Peach County Justices of Peace; increase jurisdiction, HR 127 ___________________________________________________.____......._471, 480, 553, 603, 686 Peach County Probate Court Judge; budget disputes, HB 518 ...... ........ ........___.___._--------------_------_----____._____-__. 469, 477, 553, 600, 679 Peach County Sheriff; arbitration on budget disputes, HB 1091 .----........................._----..----._----.....---------- 1785, 1794, 2004, 2015, 2241 Peach County Superior Court Clerk; budget disputes, HB 517 _.......___....,,.-_------.__..--------468, 477, 553, 600, 679 Peach County Tax Commissioner; budget disputes, HB 519 -----------------------------------------.------ 469, 477, 553, 601, 679 Peach County; urge President declare disaster area, SR 133 ______ __________________......................................... _____________________ 1339, 1468, 1480 Peanut Program, Federal; request statement of intention from U.S. Agriculture Department, HR 337.........----__ 1706, 1714, 1885, 1892, 2368, 2433 Pecan Pie; designate State Pie, SR 129 ......--............................................... ________1086 Peddlers; repeal Code sections relating to Confederate soldiers, SB 28 ____________________.._........_.-.________.__...._______________ 86, 125, 145, 166, 180, 654, 2987 Pension Fund, Firemen's; eligibility requirements, HB 282 ....-----------_---------- 1789, 1797 3054 INDEX Perrin, Carl; compensate, HR 120 ----------.------.--------715, 724, 1266, 1348, 1534 Perry, City of; homestead exemption, exclude retirement income, HR 117 _--.--.------------- ---------544, 550, 663, 733, 809 Perry Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 445,..----...467, 475, 553, 600, 677 Perry Redevelopment Authority; create, HB 999 ____.-___.__---.___--._.__---__.----,,_----__----__.1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1809 Personnel Board, State; additional powers and duties, HB 700 _---.-----------------------...1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 1724, 1765 Personnel Board, State; health insurance plan certain area planning and development commission employees, SB 156 ---.----..--.--.. .--------------245, 664, 727, 813, 924 Personnel Board, New State; create, SR 25 --..--.------------------------121, 253, 317, 358, 433, 447, 1337, 1361, 1782 Personnel Board, State; provide health insurance plan for school employees, SB 394 __----__----___._---------------.1708, 1889, 1895, 2046, 2065, 2564, 2573', 2990 Personnel Board, State; provide health insurance plan for teachers, HB 146 ..----...------ ....--.,,.------ 295, 307, 482, 520, 564, 606, 648 Personnel Board, State; revise and consolidate laws, SB 131 -------------------------155, 253, 317, 358, 433, 434, 1336, 1370, 1540, 1782 Pest Control, Structural; political subdivisions impose additional restrictions, SB 404 --..----.----.----------.----.-------------1869 Pharmacists; change age requirement for registration, SB 127 -.--------------------------------154, 253, 316, 358, 401, 1789, 1983 Pharmacists, Drugs; change certain definitions, relating to who may prescribe drugs, HB 203------.------------1080, 1087, 1800, 1802, 2253, 2295, 2340 Pharmacy Trade Name or Symbol; prohibited on prescription forms, SB 4 -------.---- ----.---- - ..--.._ 47, 253 Physical Culture Fitness Courses; right of cancellation, SB 405 ----------------.1869 Physical Examination, State Employee; change provisions, HB 818 .... .---------------------------------1336, 1341, 1469, 1553, 1640, 1693 Physician, Psychologist Employed by State Agency; may work part-time for another agency, certain cases, SB 265 ---------.---------- . -- 473, 664, 729, 814, 940 Physicians; limitations in damage cases for medical injuries, SB 373------------1460 Physicians: see Doctors of the Day Pickens County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 730 _.-..---.--------.---.- -.---------------653, 658, 795, 980, 1035 Picnic Island, Lake Lanier Islands Recreation Complex; name for James H. "Sloppy" Floyd, HR 241 ...------------------------966, 976, 1344, 1481 Pike County Deputy Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 560 -------- .-------- .------------.- .471, 479, 553, 603, 684 Pike County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 559---.471, 479, 553, 602, 684 Pinewood Christian Academy Patriots' Basketball Team; commend, SR 209 ..-_..- ----..-.---...--..-.--..------ -2639 Pistol, Revolver; false oath in application to carry constitutes false swearing, SB 301 -...---..-------.-----._._-----...-.----..----------656 Pittman, Honorable Winston; elected Messenger of Senate------------------.--------15 Planning and Budget Office; conduct efficiency evaluation of all State agencies, SB 35 .--------..--------------------..91, 1023, 1096, 1279, 1301 Planning and Development Commissions; appointment of members, HB 842 ----.---- ------.----..-..-----.-....-..- ... 1122, 1135 Planning and Development Commissions, Area; make purchases through Administrative Services Department, SB 157-----.----.------..------.----------245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1703, 2988 INDEX 3055 Planning and Development Commissions; provide for members, duties and activities, SB 347 _.-._..._.......------..----_........_....----._.._.........----....1084 Police Academy, Georgia; under jurisdiction of Public Safety Board, SB 272 ......----------..-.----......---------......475, 664, 729, 814, 950, 2961, 2965, 2989 Police at Places of Worship; repeal Code section, SB 27 .....__..__. ----------86, 726 Police Officers; removal of motor vehicles from interstate highways, HB 908 _._.___.-..... 2320, 2336, 2456, 2458, 2666, 2854, 2913, 2928, 2941, 2946, 2984 Political Party; candidates qualify with only one, SB 13 ............................__.________...._.....-_-._-_.-__.61, 125, 144, 166, 167, 1015, 1123, 2987 Political Party; candidates qualify with only one, SB 44-..._--------------------.92, 517 Polk County Sheriff Deputies; compensation, HB 951-1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2464 Polk, Steve; commend, SR 183 ...._...___.___._________._..________..___.___._______________..___..._...._.......2366 Polling Places; distance for campaigning and firearm requirements, HB 613 ....... .... --------..---.,,----- 1253, 1262 Polling Places; regulation on firearms, HB 197 --------------------------------586, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1366 Polygraph Examiners Act; clarify certain provisions, SB 187 ............---- ,,.--........ 297, 426, 485, 524, 527 Pooler, City of; amend charter, HB 658------------------------..543, 549, 663, 733, 803 Pornography; change provisions and penalties for distribution of obscene materials, SB 257 .................._...._..___.._...................._.----472 Pornography; change provisions relating to distributing obscene materials, SB 169 ... __..._.._._._._.._.... 247, 1094, 1269, 1363, 1393, 2643, 2845, 2989 Port Wentworth, City of; extend corporate limits, HB 205 ..... ...---- ..-........,,....----153, 158, 344, 430, 487 Port Wentworth, City of; extend corporate limits, HB 346 ___..__.___..__.__._._..__________..___......_.....-_-_-_-_.-_-_..___.._.._____...335, 343, 481, 523, 561 Ports, Harbors; Transportation Department assume liability for maintenance, SB 410 .................. 2229 Postage Stamp, Fox Theater; urge Postal Service issue, SR 141 ....-.-.....----------------------.--------------------..1460, 1606, 1723 Powder Springs, City of; change corporate limits, SB 363 ................................................ . .-.1338, 1466, 1562, 1617, 2537, 2616, 2989 Power of Attorney; relating to revocation on death of principal, SB 133 ..............._............_.......__.._._.....__..............................155, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1285 Power Plant Siting Study Committee; create, SR 123 -----....--------------------------------- ......1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585 Practical Nurses; change to professional, revise licensing provisions, SB 162 ................................_....._.-- 246, 796, 981, 1053, 1068 Practitioner of Auctioneering; regulation and licensing, HB 145 ....................................... ...................652, 659, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1311, 1494 Preachers: see Chaplains. Prejudgment Garnishments; provision for, HB 941 ....... ... ... ..................................----1874, 1883, 2349, 2353, 2501, 2568, 2981 Preschool Education; change provisions, SB 402 ______________________ ___________________________ 1868 Prescriptions, Controlled Substances; dispensing prohibited if form contains pharmacy trade name or symbol, SB 4 ----------------.._.-.-_..--47, 253 President Ford's Visit to Georgia; relative to, SR 45 ----------------------...... 241 Presidential Preference Primary; provide for, HB 805 -.--------------------.-..------.--...1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 2367, 2413 Presidential Primary; conducted same as general primary, HB 844 --------------------..--------------------1253, 1264, 1469, 1553, 2435, 2443 President's School Lunch Program; opposition, SR 98 ... ........................719, 796, 813 Primary, Presidential Preference; provide for, HB 805 -----.----....-..------------------------1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 2367, 2413 3056 INDEX Prince Charles of Wales, His Royal Highness; extending invitation to, SR 208 ___---- --- - --. - ..__. 2882 Principal and Agent; relating to power of attorney on death of principal, SB 133' ____-.-.__._...-__.___...--....__--._._.-.._-__.155, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1285 Prison Warden; issue pass privileges to inmates, certain cases, HB 697 ___..__-___-.._...____.--.___---__---._-716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1391 Prison Warden or Superintendent; granting of emergency leave, HB 694 __._______._...___________.._--._._..__.--.___-..-...._..1014, 1021, 1472, 1553, 1640, 1688 Prison, Work Camp; clerk of court notify Corrections Director upon conviction of person, SB 256 .._..,,._.....,,__.._-._.......--.-.......--.--._...--,,...,,.--.421 Prisoner; procedure for appeals or writs after sentence, SB 205 __-_-..._.-.______._.___--_._.-.__..-......__-..__.300, 595, 667, 748, 1850, 1861, 2988 Prisoner, State; Corrections Board pay court costs of trial, escape cases, SB 260..-___.__......__.-..._-.._.__..-..-.473, 665, 728, 814, 938, 2977, 2989 Prisoner, State; in county institution, State pay costs, HB 696 __.____._____._.___.___.____.__...:._______..__._______.___.716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1368 Prisoner, State; merchandise produced may be sold only to public or charitable entities, SB 263 _._.__..._.._____._..______._._._._____.473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1649 Prisoners; change compensation provisions under Correctional Industries Act, SB 262 .__.___._._.___.___.._________..473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1646, 2977, 2989 Prisoners; only attorneys contact Corrections Director concerning transfers, HB 777 ___.....___.___.___.___.__.._._.___.__...._.___.2219, 2222, 2349, 2355, 2500, 2550 Prisoners, State in County Correctional Institutions; State pay costs, SB 313 .__.-_........_..__._.......__......._.........__..__...._.._._...._...._.__......._.........._...718, 1025 Prisoners, State; urge use of county correctional institutions for housing, SR 49 ......_._....._..._._...._..-__...._...__.........-___._..............._..._.......249, 483, 492 Private Security Agencies Act; exempt internal activities on the premises of a business from provisions, HB 122 _......___......714, 722, 1471, 1558, 2046, 2071, 2252, 2255, 2427, 2534, 2642 Probate Court Judges Retirement Fund; change certain provisions, SB 59 .._.._......__......_.._._.._..._._....._..._._...109, 254, 314, 358, 366, 376, 388, 2976, 2989 Probate Court Judges; surety bond, increase, HB 766 ........_......_.-.._..........._...__.__..........__.._.....__..1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2409 Probate of Will; proof by one witness, HB 21 __...__.419, 421, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1065 Probation Board, Adult and Juvenile; create, SB 210 ._._...__...._..._.__ 301 Properties Code, State; revise, classify, consolidate, HB 896 _...._.._......_..._..._..__.........._...._._........_._...1082, 1088, 1472, 1559, 2666, 2806, 2887, 2959, 2961, 2963, 2973, 2982 Properties Commission; act for State on certain property, HR 113 _...._....._.......___._.................._..1790, 1798, 1890, 1895, 2046, 2074, 2252, 2269 Properties Commission; authorize changes in physical and natural features of properties, SB 95 ___.__..__.._____._._.________._.__.___.137, 254, 315, 358, 374, 403 Properties Commission, State; powers and duties, HR 226 ._._...._...........-......_........._..__....._........._.........__...._..._.___.__..1083, 1090, 1472, 1559 Property; additional method to obtain good title, relating to mineral rights, SB 132 __.._.......__.._...__........_........_155, 310, 347, 433, 461, 2562, 2988 Property Deeds to Secure Debt; limitations, HB 354......_...-...._._.................__..708, 710 Property Insurance; available qualified applicants, HB 18 _..._...-......._......._...__..._..___._.__.......__......._..._......_.._._.119, 122, 198, 257, 320, 329 Property, Personal Intended for Sale; marking with harmful ink or dye unlawful, SB 47 __.._...___..._._._______._...________._._._._.___._________....______.___..._.___.93, 254 Property, Real; separate class for taxes, provide for assessments, SR 64 .._......._......._..__....._........_..__...__.._......._......._.._......._................._..__......_.._.............307 Property, Real; warranty deeds must contain derivation clause, SB 24 ._........,,........_,,_...,,.......... j85, 125, 144, 166, 179 INDEX 3057 Property; redefine fair market value for taxation purposes, SB 231----.-- ----.305 Property Sold for Tax; provide for redemption by owner, SB 226 _--.---.-------------.------------------------ 304, 482, 519, 563, 574 Property Subject to State Tax Lien; release of, HB 586 -._...- .__._._.----_----._.--------....._.-- ......1080, 1088, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1969 Property, Tangible Used in Commission of Felony; disposition, SB 11 -.-.-....-.-.-.-.-.-__----------.-.-.-- 61, 143, 161, 204, 217 Property, Title by Prescription; mineral rights, additional method to obtain title, HB 127 ..................... ----.... ........190, 195, 2006, 2013, 2367, 2369 Property Transfer, State; Baldwin County, SR 84 _----.------...---- . ...... .-----------.590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1119, 2979, 2989 Property Transfer, State; Baldwin County, SR 85 __------....._. --------.....---- ....----_.... ....590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1120, 2979, 2989 Property Transfer, State; Baldwin County, SR 148 ----------..----_--------... -------- .. . ..... ---.1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922 Property Transfer, State; Baldwin County, HR 146 ............... ...------_----.. ....................... 1790, 1798, 1890, 1895, 2253, 2329 Property Transfer, State; Bartow County, HR 150 ........... ___.------.._----.------ 1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 2046, 2074, 2252, 2270 Property Transfer, State; Bartow County, HR 206 .................. .................................................1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 Property Transfer, State; Berrien County, SR 109 ..................._...--------_----... -----.789, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1409, 2448, 2990 Property Transfer, State; Berrien County, SR 110 --..-.___.__.._--.-_----_..--------.790, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1410, 2450, 2990 Property Transfer, State; City of Brunswick, HR 243 _--------------------------..----------------....__. 1540, 1548, 1887, 1899, 2030 Property Transfer, State; Coweta County, HR 75 .__.__---------------- _--------------.......------.587, 594, 979, 1027, 1111, 1133 Property Transfer, State; easement in City of LaGrange, HR 298 ................................... ....------...............1993, 2002, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2583 Property Transfer, State; easement in Fulton County, HR 347 ... ........_---------- .........------ ............ 2320, 2337, 2456, 2461, 2667, 2877 Property Transfer, State; easement to Chatham County, SR 108 __--------------.__----.------. -.-.----.789, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1512, 1876, 1983 Property Transfer, State; easement to City of Winder, HR 299 .-- .---- ..----------------------._----.----. 1875, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2253, 2333 Property Transfer, State; easement to City of Winder, HR 303 .-...--------------,--------.------_------.1876, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2253, 2334 Property Transfer, State; easements to Georgia Power Company in Gwinnett County, HR 169............... -..------1875, 1884, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2423 Property Transfer, State; Fulton County, HR 151 .........._......._..----................................ --1875, 1883, 2007, 2009, 2667, 2874 Property Transfer, State; Fulton County HR 306 ....... .... ..................... ................ .-1947, 1984, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2424, 2451 Property Transfer, State; Jenkins County, SR 151 ....................... .---- .----------.1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922, 2886, 2900, 2990 Property Transfer, State; lease to City of Kennesaw, HR 121 --.--------------------------------------. 654, 661, 979, 1027, 1111, 1134 Property Transfer, State; lease to Grady County, SR 157 --...-........----.--.......-.--.--.-.....---...-....1709, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1942 Property Transfer, State; lease to Meriwether County, HR 72 ---,.---------..--------------------------- 787, 795, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1447 3058 INDEX Property Transfer, State; Lee and Dougherty Counties, lease to Grady County, SR 144_.._______.__...______..._____1544, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1822, 1830, 2948, 2949, 2984, 2990 Property Transfer, State; Montgomery County, SR 40 ...________.________......__......___..-..______.._._____.____.._.._____. 194, 281, 484, 520, 563, 581 Property Transfer, State; Montgomery County, HR 51 .____...______.._.._.____.__.____.________...______._________.._.__..__._787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1446 Property Transfer, State; Seminole County, HR 13 _...._____,,..______._..___...____..__..________.______..._______________787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1419 Property Transfer, State; Towns County, HR 245 .._____..._______..____.__._____._.________._______._______.______ 1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 Property Transfer, State; Walker County, HR 172 ___...______...___...____._....______________.___ 1993, 2002, 2350, 2355, 2501, 2580 Property, Unclaimed; change time after which considered abandoned, HB 542 ...._.......................-......................._.-................._.........__..1704, 1712 Prosecuting Attorneys' Council; create, SB 62 ........109, 125, 145, 166, 183, 541, 2987 Prosthetics and Orthotics; regulate practice, SB 287 .______..._______.._______.__.______..__________._________..______.._.____..589, 725, 798, 985, 1053, 1063 Psychologist, Physician Employed by State Agency; may work part-time for another agency, certain cases, SB 265 _....._..........._.....473'( 664, 729, 814, 940 Psychologist Treatment; covered under group health and accident insurance plans, HB 191 ................1789, 1797, 1909, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2286, 2341 Public Agencies; pay members for only one meeting per day, SB 274 ...... ....... ..513, 664, 729, 814, 951 Public Assistance Act; amend provisions for recovery of overpayments, SB 152 .._-.____..-.__....-.____.._____....._____________..____.. 193, 426, 484, 524, 529, 2977, 2989 Public Boards, Commissions, Authorities; code of ethics for members, HB 972 ................................... ________.............................................. 2319, 2336 Public Contract for Construction; three bids, SB 207 ............................_........_..........301 Public Employee Collective Bargaining Study Committee; create, SR 122 ............ .....1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585, 1591 Public Indecency; entering restroom of opposite sex unlawful, SB 201 _._..______.....___..__.____...______...____._______._______..._____._______...._____..______...._._ 300, 726 Public Official Bonds; conditions for indemnification, HB 868 ................................._.._.............. _______.______1457, 1464, 2008, 2011, 2253, 2316 Public Official, Malpractice; abolish unsworn statement before grand jury, HB 12 ....... ......................._....._................._..............134, 142, 254, 318, 358, 410 Public Officials; clarify provisions for Governor to designate legal counsel to aid, HB 666 __ ........................................652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1427 Public Officials Required to be Bonded; indemnification, HB 674 ____.______.___.__________,..______..__ _1456, 1463, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2310, 2451 Public Programs to Combat Hunger; provide for, SR 102 ......_..._..._......._.............719 Public Safety Board; jurisdiction over Georgia Police Academy, SB 272 ........................................... ..............475, 664, 729, 814, 950, 2961, 2965, 2989 Public Safety Department; administer Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, SB 361 ....... ........ .....1338, 1473, 1550, 1639, 1671, 2563, 2989 Public Safety Department; certain jurisdiction over motor common carriers, HB 376 _________ ____________ 964, 974, 1473, 1552, 1724, 1755, 2077, 2278, 2326, 2416, 2883, 2982 Public Safety Department; court clerk notify and forward driver's license after revocation, SB 56 ____________ 108, 254, 314, 358, 366, 1738, 1739, 1746 Public Safety Department; employees under merit system, grade and pay schedule, SB 16 _______________.............61, 95, 114, 126, 129, 2962, 2970, 2984, 2987 Public Safety Radio Service; statewide plan to regulate, HB 309 ............ ___________ 1254, 1261, 1471, 1559, 1640, 1686, 1994 INDEX 3059 Public School Employees' Retirement System; make certain persons members, HB 182 ......_..__..............787, 792, 1096, 1275, 1363, 1413, 1494 Public Service Commission; appeals and reviews go to Supreme Court, SR 107 .............................................. .789, 1342, 1474, 1576, 1583, 1639, 1640 Public Service Commission; approval required before company may issue stocks, bonds payable within 12 months, SB 298 __________..________________._________655 Public Service Commission; change terms of office, SR 37 .................157, 484, 520, 563, 579 Public Service Commission; change terms of office, SR 73 -- .._....--.-- ............340 Public Service Commission; consumers' rate counsel appointed for utility rate cases, SB 92 ........ ...................................._-__......136, 551, 603, 689, 692 Public Service Commission; consumer's utility counsel appointed, SB 138 ........._...._......................... 156, 551, 604, 689, 692, 1542, 1578, 2988 Public Service Commission; jurisdiction over community antenna television systems, SB 184 ...........................297, 484, 518, 563, 570 Public Service Commission; motor carrier safety regulations, delete conflicting Code sections, HB 377 .............. ....... 964, 974, 1269, 1347, 1483, 1521 Public Service Commission; require utilities to note rates periodically on billing, HB 67 ................. ........................963, 973, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1518, 1705 Public Service Commission; revise powers and duties, SB 324 .............. ...._.......... ....788, 1095, 1271, 1363, 1405, 1434, 2426, 2430, 2987 Public Television Study Committee; create, HR305 ........................................... ..1993, 2002, 2351, 2356, 2667, 2879 Public Work Contracts; performance bond over $5,000, HB 215 ................................................... 1253, 1261, 1468, 1551, 2435, 2442 Pulaski County Deputy Sheriffs; change provisions, HB 273 ....................................................._..._....._.................... 242, 250, 345, 430, 488 Pupils, Hours Spent in School; consolidation prohibited, certain cases, SB 114 ...................._....._..._.............__.................._....._.............._.._..._.......140, 482 Purcell, Dr. Claude; recognizing outstanding service to Georgia, SR 75 ...... 357 Quality of Life Council for Children and Youth; create, SB 388 ...... ..........._._._..---.....1599, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1913 Quitman County Board of Commissioners; terms of office, HB 468 ..... ....... ..418, 424, 552, 599, 674 Quitman County Treasurer; compensation, HB 469 ................418, 424, 552, 599, 675 R Rabun County Airport Authority; establish, SB 328 ......... ..... ...........968, 1092, 1276, 1349, 2394, 2404, 2988 Racially Mixed Marriage, Parents of; repeal law, HB 246 _......._.._.__......___._.............._._.......-..._.__......336, 341, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1066 Radar Speed Detection; change provisions relating to speed limits in school areas, SB 143 ....... __._............_......--.....-.... 192, 344, 428, 492, 505 Radio Services, Public Safety; Statewide regulation, HB 309 . 1254, 1261, 1471, 1559, 1640, 1686, 1994 Railroad Crossings, Protective Devices; installation, SR 41 ...... 194, 311, 319, 967 3060 INDEX Randolph County Sheriff and Deputy; travel expenses, HB 753 ____...._-__________,___-_____--__-____-_-_--__--_--__---___--713, 720, 977, 1029, 1105 Rapid Transit; change membership on MART A Board of Directors, SB 160 _._._______________.____________.-________--________246, 311, 347, 434, 492, 495, 2320, 2988 Rapid Transit, MARTA Overview Committee; appointment of members, terms, HR 39 ______________________________________ ____________._._191, 197, 428, 486, 524, 538, 588 Rapid Transit, MARTA; urged to purchase materials manufactured in State, HR 387 _____________________,,._._______,,.___________.-_-_______-_________-_ ________--2343, 2344 Real Estate Brokers, Salesman; licensing, take exam three times per year, SB 386 ____,...________.__..___________________....____1544, 1605, 1607, 1724, 1739 Real Estate Brokers; subject to professional tax, SB 326 _____________ 789, 1467, 1550, 1639, 1666 Real Estate Commission; prohibited from setting in-class hours for license requirements, SB 355 ____.._.....________1085, 1605, 1607, 1724, 1735, 1784 Real Estate; foreclosure proceedings, notice of intent to sell, HB 36 ____________..._-_______..._____190, 195, 978, 1026, 1110, 1135, 1246, 1327, 1362, 1369, 1397, 1470 Real Estate Loan, Intangible Recording Tax on; not considered interest, HB 736 ____________________________________________ ______786, 794, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1430 Real Estate, Sale of Mortgaged; provide for payment to lien holders, SB 401 ...... ._____.__.________________________1868 Real Estate Salesmen, Brokers; certain solicitation activities unlawful, SB 246 . ._ 339, 551, 604, 689, 697, 2978, 2989 Real Estate Transferal Tax; not in divorce case, HB 87 _______________ 107, 112, 254, 318, 358, 411 Real Property; separate class for tax purposes, SR 64 ___..,,.,,..______.._.._._,,...._.____307 Realty, Devise Under Will; pass subject to security deed, SB 110 ________.._______.........________-_____.....-________-_______....____139, 254, 315, 358, 396 Reapportionment; change Senate districts 25 and 45, SB 399 ________,,_____________.____1708 Reapportionment; change senatorial districts 9 and 13, SB 254 ____.___________.._________.______,_...______..._...______._._______..__.._.____420, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1577 Reapportionment, General Assembly; change certain House of Representatives districts, SB 216 ..._______.,,._ -_......_.__ ________ 302 Reapportionment, General Assembly; change certain Senate districts, SB 217 ____.__,,________.-_________.____________.___-_______-_____-.___-_________--___________________..__ 302 Recorded Material; prohibit unauthorized reproduction and distribution, SB 81 ._..________.,,__________________ ___________.._____.,,_ 121, 254, 315, 358, 371, 595 Recorded Material; prohibit unauthorized reproduction and distribution, SB 229 -_________.,,_ ______________________________________________________________________________304 Recorded Material; prohibit unauthorized reproduction and distribution, HB 177 ________________________________________________ 295, 308, 428, 486, 524, 532 Records Committee, State; create, HB 540 _______.____________2227, 2230, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2525, 2585 Refunds or Tax Assessment Claimed; reduce time, HB 527 _________________,,____________._________..______.___ 1254, 1265, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1980, 2228 Regents Board; junior colleges, change provisions for payment to local authorities, HB 351 _...________.....___....________1872, 1881, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2399 Regents Board; urged to study feasibility of establishing Optometry college, HR 96 _._.. ____________________.._._________.___________.....____.__.191, 197, 253, 318, 359, 413 Registration of Geologists Act; enact, HB 670 ____1850, 1869, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2403 Releases from Injured Persons; attempts to obtain in hospitals prohibited, SB 53 ________________.__._______.__________..,,_____._ _._______..______108, 198, 255, 320, 323 Reorganization Act, Executive; additional powers to Georgia Bureau of Investigation, SB 136 ..________.----.--........_ _ ..___._.__ .156 INDEX 3061 Reorganization Act, Executive; amend relating to Public Safety Department jurisdiction over motor common carriers, HB 376 ._____..______..__.________..____.-_.___._._-964, 974, 1473, 1552, 1724, 1755, 2077, 2278, 2326, 2416, 2883, 2982 Reorganization Act, Executive; amend to provide Industry and Trade Bureau within Community Development Department, HB 825 --.....1542, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1973 Reorganization Act, Executive; authorize Governor to reorganize Human Resources Department, HB 665 ........._......786, 794, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1326, 1877 Republic of China; urge U.S. not compromise security, SR 187 ........__......_.._._..._...._....._....__......_..-._.._..._._._...-.._......2343', 2923, 2929 Rescue Organizations; no Civil Defense license required, certain cases, HB 163 . . _ 1082, 1087 Residency Requirements for Employees; cities, counties prohibited, SB 70 .-.._......_....-....-..........-_.lll, 159, 201, 274, 285, 717, 746, 2987 Residential Finance Agency Authority; change membership, HB 580 ._.__..____.. ......_.....___.......786, 793, 1799, 1803, 1906, 1959, 2077, 2273, 2326, 2432, 2597, 2982 Restroom, Entering Opposite Sex; public indecency, SB 201 _________________ ...300, 726 Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act; change definitions, certain provisions, SB 408 __...__.....__...._..._..._.._...._.._..1997, 2349, 2355 Retirement Committee, Senate Standing; conduct studies, SR 114 ____971, 1344, 1479 Retirement Fund, Firemen; eligibility requirements, HB 282 ___.._.._..,,_..1789, 1797 Retirement Fund, Probate Court Judges; change certain provisions, SB 59 _..._........__..._..__....._....__......_...._.109, 254, 314, 358, 366, 376, 388, 2976, 2989 Retirement Fund, Sheriffs; board of commissioners, performance bond, HB 335 ._...._......_.._......._........._._...__...-.._......1456, 1462, 1717, 1719, 1823, 1844 Retirement Fund, Sheriffs'; reinstatement, HB 267 ........._.. 1704, 1712, 2008, 2013, 2367, 2395 Retirement Legislation; actuarial studies required before passage, SB 116 __.-___._.._.__._..____._.__.__..._.___._______-_.___.____________..140, 254, 316, 358, 380 Retirement, National Guard; benefits, SR 32 _...._.._........._._..._.........._..._..._._._.....141 Retirement, Pension Bills; fiscal notes attached to enrolled copy, SB 9 .........._._...._.._._......_...._.._...__..._.__......_......._........_...._.60, 198, 255, 319, 320 Retirement Requirements and Benefits; change for certain employees of Revenue and Natural Resources Departments, HB 259 __.___._____1502, 1535, 1891, 1892, 2435, 2437 Retirement System, Employees'; Agrirama Development Authority employees become members, SB 63 ....._......_.. ....__ ....109, 1717, 1718, 1822, 1823 Retirement System, Employees'; change benefits certain personnel in Natural Resources and Revenue Departments, SB 115 ._... ............ ....... 140 Retirement System, Employees'; change provisions of increased benefits to those already retired, SB 77 ... ...........120 Retirement System, Employees'; credit for certain military service, SB 91 _ .. _..._. 136, 345 Retirement System, Employees'; increase contribution percentage of certain departments, disability benefits, SB 86 _._........_.135, 727, 796, 985, 991 Retirement System, Employees'; redefine provisions for appellate court judges, SB 113 .......... ............._._..........._......___.140 Retirement System, Employees'; shipping point inspection service personnel eligible, HB 236 ______.._._____.___.1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1823, 1841, 1850 Retirement System, Joint Municipal Employees; redefine employee, HB 319 ........ --..1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1906, 1951 3062 INDEX Retirement System, Public School Employees; certain persons eligible, HB 182 --------------------------787, 792, 1096, 1275, 1363, 1413, 1494 Retirement System, Superior Court Judges; create, HB 308 ----_--~--------505, 506 Retirement System, Teachers; benefits, 35 years' service, HB 15 --------------.----.----------1053, 1086, 1717, 1719, 1822, 1834, 2229 Retirement System, Teachers'; benefits vest after 10 years, SB 97 ._.. .----.-- 137 Retirement System, Teachers'; change disability provisions, SB 75 ------------------------------------120, 554, 603, 689, 691, 696 Retirement System, Teachers'; change provisions for creditable service and reduction of benefits, SB 102 ----------138, 254, 315, 358, 384, 2562, 2,987 Retirement System, Teachers'; cost of living increases in benefits, SB 90 --.---.-- --...--- ---..----.. - 136 Retirement System, Teachers'; creditable service under another system, HB 115 -----------------------1073, 1087, 1472, 1554, 1823, 1838 Retirement System, Teachers'; increase membership on Board of Trustees, SB 120 ----------------------141, 254, 316, 358, 397, 2584, 2988 Retirement System, Teachers'; optional programs, SB 98 --,,_______----_..137 Retirement System, Teachers'; options relating to local systems, SB 82 ---------------.------------------121, 345, 428, 492, 497, 2977, 2989 Retirement System, Teachers'; postretirement benefit adjustment, SB 101 -----------------------------138, 1268, 1344, 1482, 1483, 2447, 2-988 Retirement System, Teachers'; prior service credit, SB 29 ------86, 254, 314, 357, 362, 2976, 2989 Retirement, Teachers' and Employees'; providing for investigation of, SR 216 -------------------------------------.-.. 2645, 2923, 2929 Retrocession of Land from U.S.; Governor authorized to accept, HB 1000 --------------------------1996, 2001, 2350, 2354, 2501, 2576 Revenue; change the date unpaid taxes commence bearing interest, HB 867 ------------------------1706, 1713, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2315 Revenue Commissioner; administer Charitable Trust Act, HB 827 --_-----------------------------1704, 1712, 2345, 2353, 2500, 2557 Revenue Commissioner or Agent; destroy all contraband malt beverages, HB 62,3 ------------..1946, 1984, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2538, 2585, 2596 Revenue Department; Attorney General furnish legal services, SB 121 -.--------------.------------------153, 254, 316, 358, 398, 2977, 2989 Revenue Department; change retirement requirements and benefits, certain employees, HB 259 ---- .----- 1502, 1535, 1891, 1892, 2435, 2437 Revenue Department; write off uncollected check balances on motor fuel permits and taxes, HR 98 -------- 1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1906, 1978 Revenue Department; write off uncollected check balances on motor vehicle license fees, HR 100 ---------------.1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1823, 1865 Richmond County; adopt ordinances for policing and governing, HB 898 ------------------------------..1701, 1710, 1888, 1904, 2021 Richmond County Alcohol Beverage Sale; hours for consumption on premises, HB 1121 --------------------1786, 1795, 1888, 1901, 2039, 2292 Richmond County-Augusta Coliseum Authority; power and duties, SB 387 ----------------------1599, 1716, 1722, 1812, 2537, 2543, 2989 Richmond County-Augusta; unify governments, HB 1009 ---.----1849, 1867, 1887, 1900, 2041 Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors; chief tax appraiser, HB 1087 . -- - -- ---- 2392, 2434, 2454, 2461, 2661 Richmond County Commissioners; no bid required, certain purchases, HB 1085 . .----------------1849, 1867, 1887, 1900, 2037 Richmond County Commissioners; utility excavations, HB 863 --------1538, 1545, 1715, 1720, 1808 INDEX 3063 Richmond County Probate Judge; provide for emeritus position and pension, SB 112 .____._.__.________.___. 140, 251, 311, 348, 2281, 2579, 2805, 2872, 2988 Richmond County; sheriff's employees, HB 1086 ______.____.___.____.__._______._________.___._.___.1785, 1794, 2004, 2015, 2244, 2642, 2688 Richmond County State Court; define duties and powers, HB 897 ___._--_.__-__.-__._-___._-_.-_._-.._..._-.__-_.._-_-.._-.__-_..--.-_.1701, 1710, 1888, 1903, 2021 Richmond County Tax Assessors; furnish property values to City of Augusta, HB 902 ........................................................................................ms, 1793 Richmond County Treasurer; abolish office, HB 854 ...._...__..__ 963, 972, 1342, 1477, 1570, 1790 Richmond County Water and Sewerage Service; provide for rate increase, HB 1119 ......_.__...-...._..........-...-._..._..._-.-.-_.._.1786, 1794, 1888, 1901, 2040 Riley, Senator John R. .________._.______________.___..____._._.._____-__._.___-___.-____-_____.983, 1053, 1821 Rincon Mayor and Alderman; qualifications, HB 409 ....... 417, 422, 552, 597, 671 River Protection Act, Metropolitan; correct definitions, HB 380 ...__..___..________._._______._____.._.__._._..____.__._.._____._.586, 594, 1095, 1275, 1363, 1418 Riverdale Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 304 .- . ._ 243, 251, 552, 597, 670 Roach, Paul; compensate, HR 7 .._-.._._-..._...--_._-....-......_._.714, 723, 1265, 1347, 1525 Robbery, Armed; change penalty provisions, SB 304 __..-_.--_...._._...___.-_,,.____--__--. 656 Robbery, Armed; change punishment, SB 119 ....._.__..__-.._.._...__...__._...._...__......._.__..141 Rockdale and Newton Counties Public Defender; abolish office, HB 643 _...__..._...._.-.._....._-..-_...-....._.._-..-.-._.._....._..........543, 548, 664, 735, 806 Rockdale County Commissioner; compensation, HB 641 ... 543, 548, 664, 735, 805 Rockdale County Coroner; compensation, HB 639 __ ,,. .-542, 547, 663, 734, 804 Rockdale County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 640 ___.___._.___._.__.-__.-_._.._-_..--__.-_.__-____-_..-_.____..__-_..-_..--__.._-542, 548, 663, 734, 805 Rockdale County Public Defender; provide, HB 637 __..._...._.542, 547, 663, 734, 804 Rockdale County Sheriff and Deputies; compensation, HB 644 ........... 543, 548, 664, 735, 806 Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk and Deputy; compensation, HB 642 .................. 543, 548, 664, 735, 806 Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk Deputies; compensation, HB 1203 .......................................... --.-...-_._.-._-.- 2279, 2336, 2453, 2460, 2648 Rockdale County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 638 .._........... 542, 547, 663, 734, 804 Rockdale County Tax Commissioners' Deputies; compensation, HB 1202 ...................._........._..._.._............_.............__......2279, 2336, 2453, 2460, 2648 Roddenbery, Mrs. Margaret Jones; regrets at passing, SR 56 - .. ... ....... 273 Rogers, James Robin; commend, HR 177 -......-.__.._...._.._-.__................ ............588, 689 Rules Committee, Senate Standing; study question of ethics code for Senators, SR 150 ..................................................................... 1600, 2923, 2928 Rules of Senate; change order of business ..............-....._........-........._..--............1867 Rules of the Road, Uniform; provisions for speed restrictions, SB 83 _._._.__...______.-._.._.__-__-_--135, 311, 346, 433, 451, 1458, 1593, 1704, 2988 Russell, Richard B.; joint session to dedicate monument, HR 160 ........472, 492, 505 Rutledge Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 1074 ........1702, 1710, 2004, 2014, 2240 3064 INDEX SR 3; amend relating to Assistant Administration Floor Leaders, SR 189 ___......._.....-_......_-_....__-_...._._-.....-.._.____.....__....._._..-2343 ) 2923, 2929 Salaries, General Assembly; no change during terms, SR 31 .................................... ,...14^, 310, 348, 434, 465, 492, 493 Sale of Abandoned Motor Vehicles; change provisions, HB 710 ___.._..._........_.....___..__.__....._.....__._....__._....__.1254, 12,63, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1691 Sales Tax; clarify provisions for dealer's deduction, HB 493 ___-..__...._.._..___._..__.-.._._....-..--.-.__-....-_......___587, 594, 1267, 1349, 1483, 1524 Sales Tax; exempt certain sales to orphans' homes, SB 242 ....__._.._....._.__.....__..._.___.._..__...__._.......__-...._........-_..338, 1091, 1270, 1363, 1395 Sales Tax; increase interest rate on delinquent taxes, HB 532 .._._...._......_......._...._......__.__..__....._._.._....._...962, 975, 1091, 1271, 1364, 1426 Sales Tax, Local; cities and counties levy after referendum, HB 150 ._...._._....__..._.___..._._...._........_.1732, 1783, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2372, 2948, 2959 Sales to Government by Officials or Employees; change amount allowed, HB 483 _...__.....___.....__._....___.....___.._.___.1874, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 Saltwater Crawfish; repeal Act regulating taking and possession, SB 331 ____.__________.____._-_______.___.___~__._.___..-__-969, 1095, 1271, 1363, 1406 Salyers, Douglas D.; commend, SR 213 ..._._..__.____..........._....._..._....___..___...........__..2e39 Sampley, Jessie and Judy; congratulating on birth of daughter, SR 176 -___.2074 Sanitarian, Professional; applicant take exam prior to completion of experience requirements, HB 151 __..____642, 649, 1094, 1274, 1363, 1422, 1705 Sanitarian Trainee; educational requirements, HB 847 _______._______1873, 1882, 2006, 2011, 2253, 2313 Sanitarians, Registered Professional; educational requirements, SB 130 -_____.._.__.__..______.____.____.______..____.___.__________.__________.____155, 1095, 1269, 1360, 1363 Savannah-Chatham Board of Education; compensation, HB 953 .___...___..___.._._.......-_._.._...__...._..........._._..._......__.1248> 1258, 1466, 1561, 1614 Savannah-Chatham County; consolidation of governments, SB 154 .__-..__-..-_-.__.....__.___._-_..._..........._._.........___....____..___..___....__..194, 252, 312, 350 Savannah, City of; alcoholic beverage sales, hours, SB 238 ___._.___.337, 481, 521, 558, 1596, 1766, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1993, 2053, 2988 Savannah, City of; mayor, aldermen, power of eminent domain for constructing utility systems, SB 94 __________________________________ 136, 251, 311, 348 Savannah Port Authority; repeal provisions establishing as department of municipal government, SB 244 _..._...._._..__...._.._...__..._......._..._.__....338, 428, 485, 524, 535, 1992, 2045, 2988 Savannah River-Augusta Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority; create, HB 1031 __..___..__.....__......_..._._._.__1849, 1867, 2003, 2014, 2239 Scenic Trails Act, Georgia; provide bikeways, HB 147 _....-_-...._-..._._...__.....__...__...___.._._....._......_.._..962, 973, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1412 School Bus Drivers; sick and personal leave expenses, HB 224 ...._.-..___-..___....._....___....___........._......_....._..1014, 1020, 1469, 1551, 1640, 1683 School Busses; change maximum speed limit, SB 142 ___________________._.___._______.192, 428 School Children; change age for attendance, SB 25 ________________________...... -85, 160 School Children; change beginning age for attendance, HB 54 _______.________153, 157 School Children; change beginning age under APEG Act, SB 8 _._..._.,-...._....._.....__...___....__._._...._...60, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1016, 1284, 2987 School Employees; health insurance plan, SB 394 .___...._.....__.....___...._...__..._._....1708, 1889, 1895, 2046, 2065, 2564, 2573, 2990 School Funds; authorize use of for extracurricular activities, SB 6 -,,- -- ,,.. ......,._.._ .48, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1789, 1866 INDEX 3065 School Systems, Independent; provide for pupil transportation, SB 57 ._____________..._._.________ 108, 309, 346, 433, 449, 717, 736, 2987 Schools, Isolated; provide for in Education Program, HB 86 ... 295, 307, 482, 520, 563, 606, 607 Schools; law enforcement agents and education boards work together for traffic safety, HB 263 _._.._..642, 649, 1468, 1551, 1823, 1843 Schools, Public; instruction on free enterprise system required, SB 80 .._............._. 121 Schools, Public; referendum required before consolidation, SB 114 .__..._.._... ....................._______...______..___140, 482 Schools, Public; reimbursed for loss from property tax reduction, SB 49 ..... _____________..........._..___._...._............. 93 Screven County Coroner; compensation, HB 535 ______ ........469, 478, 553, 601, 681 Secretary of State; county line changes must be filed with, HB 455 ........._.._.............716, 722, 1605, 1608, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 Secretary of State; power to grant corporate powers, HR 122! ... ______ __ __ ... ____ 2228, 2231, 2454, 2458, 2667, 2873, 2879 Securities Act, Georgia; redefine certain terms, HB 876 ________________________________ __ ________ 1252, 1264, 1465, 1557, 1724, 1770, 1877 Securities; Federally guaranteed funds sufficient collateral for State depositories, HB 758 ___ _____ _ ______ 1873, 1882, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2548 Security Deed; grantee responsible for cancellation, SB 176 _______________________________ ---.--- 248, 517, 556, 606, 621, 2446, 2516, 2988 Security Deeds, Secondary; define service charges, SB 351 ___..______.______._______.-_____..--__-.-- 1085, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1502, 2342, 2988 Seminole County; State property transfer, HR 13 _________________________ ______._.._____---______.-- _787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1419 Seminole County Superior Court Clerk; compensation of personnel, HB 1057 ___________________ _____._______._._____---_____________ -1702, 1710, 1887, 1900, 2037 Senate, Administration Floor Leader and Assistants; designated by Governor ________ ........... ..._..... 165 Senate Committees and Employees, SR 3 ....................................................... 24, 48, 64 Senate District 43; contested election _____________ _________ ____ _____ ______ ..... 14, 24, 48, 50 Senate Districts; reapportion 9 and 13, SB 254 _ 420, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1577 Senate Doorkeeper; Honorable Pat Jarvis elected ....... ___________________ 16 Senate; Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. elected Secretary............................. 15 Senate Intern Program; commend, SR 173 ......... ................................................2074 Senate Majority Party Leader; elected ..................................... ______ __________ 45 Senate Members; wishing happy birthday, SR 198 ....--...................... ....... 2911 Senate Messenger; Honorable Winston Pittman elected__________ _________________________ 15 Senate, President Pro Tempore; Senator Al Holloway elected __________ ________ _______ 15 Senate; reapportion certain districts, SB 217 ___________ ____________ ______________ 302 Senate Reapportionment; change districts 25 and 45, SB 399 _______ _______.1708 Senate Rules; adopt, SR 1 .......................................................... _______________________ _.________16 Senate Rules; amend relating to open meetings, SR 54 ___ _ 249, 310, 320, 359, 414 Senate Rules; amend relating to pages, SR 18 ............ ................. ........... 94, 199, 286 Senate Rules; change order of business ................................ ................... ___ 1867 Senate Standing Committees appointed ...._..... ____..___ _____________ ___18 Senator from District 43; relative to, SR 5 _ ........ .... _______ _______ _ _____ 49 Senator from 28th District; appreciation to, SR 137 ................... ............... ______ 1359 Senators; certification of election ____________________________________________________ 12 Senior Citizens, Certain; University System of Georgia, no tuition, SR 14 _...._ _.._..._.._...__...__..__.. 88 Sentence, Life for Aircraft Hijacking Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 205 ____.__._______.______._..______....______....___ 2644 3066 INDEX Sentence, Life for Armed Robbery Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 204 ------------------------------------------ ..2644 Sentence, Life for Kidnapping Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 203 __---.._----__..--------------..._----.------.----..............,..__2644 Sentence, Life for Murder Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 201 .----.---- .... ----------,,--.2643 Sentence, Life for Rape Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 202 _----._______..__.--___..._--,,____--__._.__..------_.------------------.2644 Sentence, Life for Sodomy Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 206 ---------. ------- .... ..2644 Sentence, Life; must serve 30 years before parole, SR 200---------------------.--.2643 Sentence; procedure in cases where death penalty may be imposed, HB 588 ._._.._..--..._..--------.----_.--------_----........--1082, 1088 Settlements from Injured Persons; attempts to obtain in hospitals prohibited, SB 53 ...--_..__--._.._-____--------------108, 198, 255, 320, 323 Sewerage System Operated Outside County Lines; repeal provisions, HB 181 _....._.----....----.- . 243, 250, 484, 521, 564, 606, 609 Sexual Offenses; masturbation for hire, provide for penalties, SB 54 ------------.._----._-------.------.108, 517, 554, 606, 612, 689, 2941, 2944, 2988 Shapard, Senator Virginia; appreciation to, SR 137 ------._------__----..----_._...... 1359 Share the Work Program; request Governor to take action, SR 126 -..___--_.._--_----_._.,,-..._-_-_._.---..-----.----------1018, 1343, 1479 Shareholder Meetings, Corporations; action allowed with written consent of majority, SB 209 __.. ---- _--------------------.----.301, 662, 728, 814, 925 Sharon, City of; reincorporate, HB 1078 ----------------1598, 1604, 2004, 2015, 2240 Sheltered Workshops in Human Resources Department; accrue surplus funds, SB 128 -.__------.------_._------------------_._._. 154, 253, 317, 358, 401 Sheperd, William H.; compensate, HR 91 ------------------714, 724, 1266, 1348, 1532 Sheriff's Fees; change, SB 365 ............_........._........-------- 1338, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1673 Sheriffs; minimum qualifications for office, HR 73 ___.----..654, 661, 1023, 1102, 1327 Sheriffs; minimum salaries, HB 292 _-----------......_------.......... 1245, 1261, 1800, 1805, 2253, 2290, 2298, 2340 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund Board of Commissioners; performance bond, HB 335 _......----------.--------.___---------- 1456, 1462, 1717, 1719, 1823, 1844 Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; reinstatement, HB 267 ...........----_--------____.----.----------1704, 1712, 2008, 2013, 2367, 2395 Sheriffs; serve municipal summons when authorized, HB 214 ___._--------___2320, 2335 Sheriff's Surety Bonds; increase amount, HB 765 -..----.........----....------------------....----1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2408 Shiflett, Ronnie Ted; commend, SR 17 ............................_....................._......_.._........._.89 Shiloh Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office, HB 1116 __.--------._..------..----------------1786, 1794, 1888, 1901, 2040, 2226, 2448 Shoplifting; specify criminal intent element, HB 647 ----__--------------------------------............ 786, 794, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1970 Shopping Carts; unlawful to remove under certain circumstances, HB 401 .,,.------_........--..-_._----------.--.....1874, 1881, 2349, 2352, 2500, 2520 Shrimping, Commercial Bait; change provisions, SB 323--------------------788, 1471, 1554, 1723, 1726, 2007, 2252, 2271, 2978, 2988 Simmons, Mrs. Alma; commend, SR 237 ......_.._......__...................._............-------- 2928 Sinking Fund, Cities, Counties; invest to pay of indebtedness, certain cases, HR 8 _..------...............----..------.-----------.715, 724, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1444 Small Business Assistance; create advisory council, SB 15 _--------------------------------___ 61, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1281, 2564, 2565, 2988 Smith, George L., II World Congress Center Authority; create Overview Committee, HR 204--------------------....1083, 1090, 1344, 1476, 1576, 1590, 1877 INDEX 3067 Smith, George L., II, World Congress Center Authority; remove legislative members, HB 899 _..........----........1082, 1088, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1588 Smith, Hon. Walter B., Jr.; wish Happy Birthday, SR 222 ._______________...__..___________.2882 Smoking; prohibit in certain designated places, HB 250 __..-._--.___._._.....---__.___...........-._____._______.-._...715, 722, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1321 Smyrna, City of; increase corporate limits, HB 1007 ,-1455, 1461, 1887, 1899, 2036 Smyrna, City of; tax assessments, alternate methods, HB 945 ......_....._................._..........._..._.....-........_-.1996, 2001, 2346, 2354, 2501, 2575 Social Circle Mayor and Councilman; terms of office, HB 704 ......_.._.................._............._............._..._._.............._.._._.585, 591, 795, 980, 1034 Soil Conservation Districts Law; amend to provide Attorney General as only legal counsel, SB 123 _______......._._._____.___.153, 254, 316, 358, 399, 2228, 2988 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program, Comprehensive; establish, HB 174 ...._....._....._......._._._._...........295, 308, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1313, 1876 Southern Judicial Circuit; additional judge, SB 60 __..__..--_-_____.___.....-_.-______......_--_.___._...__-_..___.109, 143, 162, 204, 209, 787, 2987 Spalding County Board of Commissioners; composition, HB 1095 _.__._..-_..___._______.__..___.....___.__..__.___..._.___.___.1702, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2246, 2447 Spalding County Commissioners; personnel, clerical assistants, SB 379 ___.___.___.___.....__.._____._.............___.___.___.._..___._._.1543, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2393, 2988 Spalding County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials, SR 20 ....... ..............,,_..... -._....94, 130 Special Adult Offender Act; enact, HB 1106,.......___..__.___.........._.._..............._...... 2227, 2231, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2577, 2980 Special Master; compensation, HB 47 .._._........_.._..._______.__...._._______.__......___.___.___.107, 112, 198, 257, 320, 331, 420, 510 Speech Pathology and Audiology License; additional circumstances, HB 598 ........._-.____._..___..-.__._______.._..--1872, 1882, 2006, 2012, 2253, 2308, 2317, 2641 Speed Detection Devices, Radar; change provisions relating to speed limits in school areas, SB 143.................... .........._...___.__..___. 192, 344, 428, 492, 505 Speed Restrictions; establish, SB 83 .................... ........................135, 311, 346, 433, 451, 1458, 1593, 1704, 2988 Spinal Health Day; designate, HR 101..................................................................642, 649 Spinal Health Day, Georgia; designate, SR 93 ............................._........ ....._..._.._..688 Starr, Senator Terrell ...._........._......_......_......................._..............._._.........-..._._._...........1821 State Administrative Judge; create office, SB 122....... ...._..............--_..., 153 State Agencies; clarify which may request Attorney General to employ private counsel, SB 306 ...... 657, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1496, 2563, 2574, 2989 State Agencies; efficiency evaluation made by Office of Planning and Budget, SB 35 ............_..................................._......._.. 91, 1023, 1096, 1279, 1301 State Agencies Employing Physicians; purchase malpractice insurance, SB 235 ...... ... ....... ..................... 337, 482, 519, 563, 575, 725, 814, 936 State Agencies; Governor designate legal counsel to aid, clarify provisions, HB 666...................._.....-.."...............-.......652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1427 State Agencies; obtain goods through Supervisor of Purchases when certified, SB 336 ___..,, ................................. 970, 1468, 1550, 1639, 1668, 2978, 2989 State Agencies; update distribution lists of government documents periodically, SB 195 _._........................................._.............-.....298, 426, 485, 524, 531 State Auditor; compensation, HB 284 _..._........_.............._...._..........................2446, 2449 State Authorities; purchases and contracts, give Georgia products preference, HB 1018 ............................__..._............._.._......._..._...........2342, 2344, 2646 State Boards, Commissions, Authorities; code of ethics for members, HB 972 .._..._........._..._._..__..................._.........__.._._........._.................2319, 2336 State Boards, Minority Representation; support for Governor's policy, SR 94 .................... 657, 1343, 1479 3068 INDEX State Boxing Commission; create, HB 53 ....._._ 336, 341, 1468, 1551, 1639, 1681, 1790 State Buildings; illegal to sell or beg, HB 675 ----__----------...------_------1674, 1697, 1891, 1895, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2259 State, County, City Employees; granted leave for blood donation, SB 177 .-__.-- -..------.__..,,-------_-_-- __.249, 426, 484, 524, 525 State Court Clerks; provide for bonds, HB 768..... 1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2412 State Departments; present appropriations requests to standing committees prior to appearance, SB 297--...----...--~.--------------..._.------655 State Depositories; Federally guaranteed securities considered collateral, HB 758 .. . _ 1873, 1882, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2548 State Employee Physical Examination; change provisions, HB 818 -.---_.--.--_---_----.-.--.-_.1336, 1341, 1469, 1553, 1640, 1693 State Employees; hold office in city less than 1,500, HB 237 ------------------..------.----.2227, 2229, 2346, 2351, 2500, 2504, 2510, 2586 State Employees in Human Resources Department Institutions; compensation for property losses, SB 204 _...._........._....._.. 300, 427, 485, 524, 528 State Employees; physician, psychologist may work part-time for another agency, certain cases, SB 265 ...._----------------..473, 664, 729, 814, 940 State Employees; travel expense twelve cents per mile, HB 247....--..--....1789, 1797, 2344, 2351, 2500, 2504, 2585, 2846, 2885, 2893, 2934, 2948, 2953, 2962, 2963, 2983 State Insect; honeybee designated, SR 99 ----------._----..----------__------------719, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1580, 2979, 2990 State Institution, Person Admitted; cost of care liability, SB 203 .............----.----------__------------_------_----_---- 300, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1291 State Library; powers and duties, SB 175 ........._.._........._._........_......._._... 248, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1288, 2446, 2512, 2988 State Officials, Bonds; conditions for indemnification, HB 868 ....__-------.----------.----..------------......1457, 1464, 2008, 2011, 2253, 2316 State Officials, Compensation; fiscal notes required on all legislation changing, HB 39 --........----------__--------_----.- 336, 341, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2289 State Parks Evaluation Study Committee; create, HR 114 _.--------_..------.--------.654, 661, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2422, 2500, 2502, 2544 State Personnel Board, New; create, SR 25 ------ .--................----......... 121, 253, 317, 358, 433, 447, 1337, 1361, 1782 State Pie; designate pecan pie, SR 129 __..___--_.------------_------_------------------..1086 State Properties Commission; powers and duties, HR 226 __-.------.----------.----------.------------------...------..1083, 1090, 1472, 1559 State Prosecutor; establish in Law Department, SB 134 ............--.................--.....155 State Records Committee; create, HB 540 ......................................................2227, 2230, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2525, 2585 State School Readiness Testing Study Committee; create, SR 68 ---_---_----.--._..---.-.-.--.-_-----.--340, 482, 520, 563, 582 Statesboro Recreation Department Basketball Team, Class B. Junior Boys; commend, SR 181 ........_........__.----............._..........__._. .---- 2365 Statesboro Recreation Department Basketball Team, Senior Boys; commend, SR 182 ..... .................____.----_------___.___....._...----............._________..._----..2366 Steel Traps for Capturing Animals; illegal to use, SB 69 _...............--..............-....-_.....-.-.-.........----....110, 1095, 1269, 1362, 1393 Stephens County Board of Commissioners; change provisions, HB 877 ______ _.-_-__.-.-._-___.--_.---_--__----- 1014, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 Stewart, H. M.; commend, SR 164 ._------._...----_--------.._------.------------_------..1806 Stiles, Robert M.; regrets at passing, SR 134 ........................_...----..------._.------.1331 Stockbridge, City of; change corporate limits, HB 1036 _------_----------------.----.------------. 1539, 1546, 1716, 1722, 1821, 1993 INDEX 3069 Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Judges, DeKalb Judges; elected in nonpartisan elections, HR 157 .... -- -- .... ----------______------ 587, 594 Stone Mountain Park; urge accommodation of handicapped in all facilities, HR 141 ...... --....--.-.,,.------..------....--------.296, 308, 1344, 1480 Streams, Rivers, Source of Drinking Water; amend Act protecting to correct definitions, HB 380 ...............----_____.. 586, 594, 1095, 1275, 1363, 1418 Structural Pest Control Act; amend to allow restrictions by cities and counties, SB 404 ..........................--..-...--.----.--------..------.1869 Students Attending Non-University System Schools; change grant amounts, HB 1109 ....... ....------..--.------.. 2219, 2223, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2421 Students; attending non-University System schools, change provisions relating to grants, SB 255 .. -......-.421, 540, 1548, 1564, 1639, 1644, 2978, 2988 Stumbaugh, Hon. Lawrence (Bud); commend, SR 227... ..----...------....------.2882 Sugar Hill, City of; new charter, HB 233........__.__...----..------. 334, 342, 662, 731, 799 Suits Against Foreign Corporations; change venue, HB 262 -.-.___.___.-....___._._..__--_._-__------_.._. ----.588, 593, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1751 Summary Judgments; direct appeals to appellate courts, HB 13 .----.. ................. ........... -336, 340, 1470, 1558, 2366, 2368, 2411 Sunny Side, City of; change governing authority provisions, HB 189 ----.......-. ----..----.........-----........... .------........_.189, 196, 344, 430, 487 Superior Court Clerks; invest certain funds deposited in registry, HB 583 ....... ... --------------_................................-------- ..___................2079, 2222 Superior Court Clerks' Surety Bond; increase, HB 767 ---- .._.-__----------------..--------_----.1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2410 Superior Court Judges' Retirement System; create, HB 308 ............... ..505, 506 Superior Court Judge's Secretary; State Merit System, HB 268 .........................................................654, 659, 1468, 1552, 1906, 1947, 2229 Superior Court Jurors; selection by mechanical means, HB 288 ....... ............................. .966, 973, 1800, 1804, 1906, 1950 Superior Court; six jurors required certain civil or misdemeanor cases, HB 128 ....-..----......._.......... ....._.. 190, 195, 1470, 1559, 2435, 2440, 2641 Superior Courts; district attorneys' secretaries subject to Merit System, SB 252 ...... ._--------.. ...................... _....---- .......... 420, 726 Superior Courts, Multi-judge Circuits; election of an administrative judge, HB 254 ........... ............... ........------...--.......... 1014, 1020, 1470 Supervisor of Purchases; change provisions of employees' fidelity bonds, HB 673 ................----...........------........ 1456, 1463, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2309 Supervisor of Purchases; obtain goods from State agencies when certified, SB 336 . ....__..._.------ ..... ... ...... 970, 1468, 1550, 1639, 1668, 2978, 2989 Support Act, Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement; include any territory in which law has been enacted, HB 258 ............ 296, 308, 978, 1027, 1110, 1132 Support, Uniform Enforcement Act; district attorney represent plaintiff on public assistance, HB 76 . ......._._...... .1245, 1260, 1605, 1608, 2366, 2368 Supreme Court; jurisdiction of appeals and review proceedings from Public Service Commission, SR 107 ....... 789, 1342, 1474, 1576, 1583, 1639, 1640 Surety Bond, Judges of Probate Courts; increase, HB 766............................................................. 1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2409 Surety Bond, Superior Court Clerk; increase, HB 767 ........ ........................... .......................... 1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2410 Surety Bonds, Sheriff's; increase amount, HB 765 ...._--------..----------..........-- --....... 1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2408 Surveillance; change provisions, SB 367 .....................1339, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1674 Suspension System of Motor Vehicle; unlawful to alter, HB 20 ................................................... 1082, 1086, 1473, 1550, 1822, 1836 Swainsboro, Ga., First Baptist Church; congratulating, SR 88_.--__----.--------.688 3070 INDEX T Talbotton, City of; date for municipal elections, HB 1070 _.__-_.._____.._______________._.._________.__._..____.__._.____....___.1702, 1710, 1887, 1900, 2037 Taliaferro County Commission Chairman; compensation, HB 962 ........... 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1615 Taliaferro County Small Claims Court; create, HB 661 ............ ..544, 549, 663, 733, 803 Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; assistant district attorney, HB 1068 -_---__..._-.-..__...____...____....____..______.______..__.__._ ...1598, 1603, 2003, 2014, 2239 Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit Judges; supplemental expense allowance, HB 1067 ....... ...1598, 1603 Tape Recordings; prohibit unauthorized reproduction or distribution, SB 81 ......... 121, 254, 315, 358, 371, 595 Tape Recordings; prohibit unauthorized reproduction or distribution, SB 229 ......_........._.... ....._._........._...304 Tape Recordings; prohibit unauthorized reproduction or distribution, HB 177 _-.._____.............__....... 295, 308, 428, 486, 524, 532 Tattnall County Clerk's Office Personnel; compensation, HB 279 .._____.-.._____.______._.______.________________._.________.____..._.___...____.._.242, 250, 345, 430, 489 Tattnall County Small Claims Court; create, HB 728 ._-.....___..._.._...._.._..._.._....._.._...._......__.._..._.........._......__..653, 658, 795, 981, 1035 Tattnall County Tax Commissioner and Collector; consolidate, HB 278 ........ ...._............_._....._._ 242, 250, 345, 430, 488 Tax, Ad Valorem; cities and counties may grant exemptions for certain land use, SR 113 _____________.__..__._.__._________.____.__.___.970, 1267, 1347, 1483, 1516 Tax, Ad Valorem; classification and assessment of inventory comprising tangible personal property, SR 58 _..._.. 306, 1091, 1273, 1363, 1407 Tax, Ad Valorem; eliminate application fee for homestead exemption, HB 383 ____.._.______..___.________709, 710, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1424 Tax, Ad Valorem; exempt property used for non-profit home for aged, SR 42 _________.________.________.___.____..._____._..______._____194, 253, 317, 358, 407 Tax, Ad Valorem for Education; increase homestead exemption, certain income, SB 43 __..,,_._____,,.______,,___________.__.___. __.__.______._.___.92, 203 Tax, Ad Valorem for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 52 _____._______._.______.._______._______..______________._________..._______.___.306 Tax, Ad Valorem for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 59 ... .........._......__. 306, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1915 Tax, Ad Valorem; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds, SR 161 -..._........._.-_...._._......._...._._......._..._-.._._.._.._._._-.._.._....__......._._.........__...........1709 Tax, Ad Valorem; homestead exemption for 62 years old, certain income, SR 60 __......_._.._...._......_..306, 1799, 1804, 1905, 1918 Tax, Ad Valorem, Mobile Homes; procedures, SB 286 ......_.._...__._._......._..........._-..__-...._.__-....._......_____.....546, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1492 Tax, Ad Valorem on Motor Vehicles; provisions for dealer's inventory, HB 778 .__.___...__._._._______1994, 2001, 2345, 2353, 2500, 2551 Tax, Ad Valorem on Motor Vehicles, Unpaid; tax commissioner's powers and duties, SB 227 __............. 304, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1906 Tax, Ad Valorem on Property; provide for income tax rebate, HB 1 _._.___...______....___._._..__.___..._.___._._.1599, 1604, 2232, 2235, 2586, 2643, 2853, 2885, 2896, 2920, 2938 Tax Assessment or Refunds Claimed; reduce time, HB 527 ....._......__..._-._.._...............__.....__..1254, 1265, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1980, 2228 Tax Assessors; criteria for fair market value on real property, SB 105 ...._...._...._......_......._......138, 198, 256, 320, 332, 1873, 1983 INDEX 3071 Tax Claims Against Counties; change time for filing credit claims, SB 343 --------------------------1017, 1714, 1717, 1822, 1827 Tax Collectors and Tax Commissioners; minimum salaries, HB 1017 ---------..... .... .... .-----------1791, 1798 Tax Collectors; receive payments in night deposit boxes or by electronic fund transfer system, SB 392 ........._. 1707, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2278, 2290 Tax Commissioners; authorized to transfer tax fi fas., SB 181 ----_ ----- ..--..._----.._------.__..----.__------ -------- 296, 482, 518, 563, 569 Tax, Excise; cities and counties authorized to levy on lodgings or accommodations furnished for value, HB 248 .._... ...... 1706, 1712, 1983, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2385 Tax Fi Fas; increase interest rate, HB 218 ..... 1253, 1261, 1465, 1556, 1823, 1840 Tax Fi Fas; tax commissioners authorized to transfer, SB 181 _-_-_._-__-_-._...-._---_-___-_.._..__--_------___--------.296, 482, 518, 563, 569 Tax, Income; amend Act relating to secrecy of information on tax returns, HB 783' . -- -- -- . ...._._. 1946, 1984 Tax, Income; certain definitions conform to Internal Revenue Code, HB 393 ...... .............1251, 1262, 1465, 1557, 1724, 1757 Tax, Income; clarify nonresident, HB 491 ........966, 974, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1522, 1705 Tax, Income; define who must file, HB 492 ..... ......966, 974, 1267, 1349, 1483, 1523 Tax, Income, Nonresident; method of computing, HB 488 .......................... ......................................... 587, 594, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1521 Tax, Income; rate of interest, HB 528 ... ..... 962, 975, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1981, 2228 Tax Laws, Income; change and repeal certain provisions, HB 782 ___..___-._.____-__----------------------2227, 2230, 2452, 2457, 2884, 2923 Tax Lien; provide for release of property, certain cases, HB 586 -------------------------- 1080, 1088, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1969 Tax, Motor Fuel; change exemption relating to certain fuel for nonhighway use, HB 315 ...... ....... --.1457, 1462, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1752, 1876 Tax, Motor Fuel; highway and non-highway use, HB 617 .................................................. ...1014, 1021, 1606, 1608, 1724, 1763, 1877 Tax Notices; certain information included, HB 564 .......... .................................................... 966, 975, 2346, 2352, 2500, 2527 Tax on Motor Fuel; relative to proposed federal increase, SR 121 ...... .............. ....._.._...._...,,._................................... 1018, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1740 Tax, Real Estate Transferal; not in divorce case, HB 87 ...........__----___-..______.----___------------------ ----107, 112, 254, 318, 358, 411 Tax Returns; companies doing water business, HB 391 ....._............._._..-.....-_...--.----------.-----. ----2227, 2230 Tax Revision Study Commission, Georgia; create, SR 127 ._--------.----.----.----.--------------... ----.1012, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1587 Tax, State Income; exempt armed forces retirement income, SB 234 ........................_._-.--..----.-.-.--.....--.----....------......... ............. .....308 Taxes, Banks, Financial Institutions; same manner as corporations, certain cases, HB 389 ..........785, 793, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1425, 1674, 1700, 1791, 1910, 1924, 1993 Taxes Due State, County; change rate of interest, SB 212 _--_--..----------------_----__---__------...301, 1092, 1269, 1363, 1395 Taxes, License Fees Overpaid; provide for refunds, HB 44 _-..__---_--------------------------------1014, 1019, 1467, 1551, 1905, 1971 Taxes; mobile homes separate class, provide for assessment, SR 82 _----__----_____------...------..546, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1504 3072 INDEX Taxes; real property separate class, provide for assessments, SR 64 .-----------.-_-..--..---_.--...._--.--._--_..--.-------.--..-.--..307 Taxes, Unpaid; change date to commence bearing interest, HB 867 ------------------...-----1706, 1713, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2315 Taxes, Unpaid; change provisions for time allowed before interest charged, HB 365 . -1082, 1087, 1465, 1556, 1724, 1753, 1877 Taylor County Board of Education; number of members, HB 566 ... .471, 480, 553, 60S, 684 Teacher Allotment; change provisions for determination, SB 191 .._._...___............... .............. ...... - ... 298, 482, 519, 563, 571, 2930, 2989 Teachers; certification requirement under Adequate Program for Education, SB 275 ................ ...513 Teachers; change sick leave provisions, SB 185 ................................................'Zyi, 796 Teachers; health insurance plan, HB 146 ....._......__......_........_................_........._._.........295, 307, 482, 520, 564, 606, 648 Teachers, Principals; change certification provisions, HB 671 ............ 1540, 1546, 2005, 2009, 2253, 2309, 2321, 2330, 2447 Teachers, Principals; procedures for termination of contracts, SB 249 ----------------------...---- ------339, 482, 520, 563, 578, 2426, 2552, 2988 Teachers; provide for sick leave, SB 183 ......_.........___....___._...._._.___..__..__.....__._......_.__..297 Teachers' Retirement and Employees' Retirement; providing for investigation of, SR 216 ----------------------2645, 2923, 2929 Teachers' Retirement; credit service under another retirement system, HB 115 . ..1073, 1087, 1472, 1554, 1823, 1838 Teachers' Retirement System; benefits, 35 years' service, HB 15 ----------------------------------1053, 1086, 1717, 1719, 1822, 1834, 2229 Teachers' Retirement System; benefits vest after 10 years, SB 97 ......_.__......___......._......__.......___..._._.__._.____....__.__...._._......._..._..___.........._..._..._.....137 Teachers' Retirement System; change disability provisions, SB 75 .----------------..------120, 554, 603', 689, 691, 696 Teachers' Retirement System; change provisions for creditable service and reduction of benefits, SB 102 ...... .....138, 254, 315, 358, 384, 2562, 2987 Teachers' Retirement System; cost of living increases in benefits, SB 90 .._..........._.....__....._.__._..._..___......__......_.__..._..__..___.._......__..............._..._......._......136 Teachers' Retirement System; increase membership on Board of Trustees, SB 120 _..._..._.......-.......141, 254, 316, 358, 397, 2584, 2988 Teachers' Retirement System; optional programs, SB 98 .. ...... --------------137 Teachers' Retirement System; options relating to local systems, SB 82 ....................................... ..121, 345, 428, 492, 497, 2977, 2989 Teachers' Retirement System; post-retirement benefit adjustment, SB 101 ... ........ ......138, 1268, 1344, 1482, 1483, 2447, 2988 Teachers' Retirement System; prior service credit, SB 29 ................................^, 254, 314, 357, 362, 2976, 2989 Tedder, Joseph Wall; regrets at passing, SR 118 ......_........._.._......._..............._..._... .984 Telecommunication Service; unlawful to avoid payment for, HB 841 .................. ----.-------- 1542, 1547, 1890, 1894, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2260, 2341 Telephone Center Ladies; appreciation to, SR 193 ...._........................._... -------2494 Television; community antenna system subject to Public Service Commission jurisdiction, SB 184 ... ---297, 484, 518, 563, 570 INDEX 3073 Television, Public, Study Committee; create, HR 305 ------------1993, 2002, 2351, 2356, 2667, 2879 Terrell County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 42 ---------------------------- ...___..__.. -90, 95, 160, 201, 258 Theft; breaking and entering automobile, penalty provisions, SB 198 ..._.-- ----------------.299, 518, 556, 606, 622 Theft by Taking; specify criminal intent in shoplifting offenses, HB 647 _ ----..786, 794, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1970 Theft; define unlawful entry of vehicle, railroad car, aircraft or watercraft, provide penalty, SB 170 ..------------ ----------------247 Third-Party Practice; venue of civil actions, SR 44 -- .-.........-- ------------249, 595, 667, 751 Thomas County State Court Judge and Solicitor ; compensation, HB 459 ------------ .... 467, 475, 553, 600, 677 Thomaston, City of; change corporate limits, HB 693 .. .---------------------- --------584, 591, 795, 980, 1033 Thomasville High Bulldog Football Team; commend, HR 212 ........ ------------.------------.......------------------..-------- ----715, 737 Thompson, Miss Candy; commend, SR 219 ------------------..------------------2639 Thompson, William Lynn; commend, SR 195 ....._...._.___..__..............___._----..------ 2433 Thrift, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F.; compensate, HR 54 --------714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1529 Tift County Commissioners; those ineligible for chairman, HB 965 ---- ----------------------- ----------......-- ----1249, 1259, 1466, 1562, 1616 Tift County Small Claims Court; costs, fees, commission, HB 980 --...---------------------- ------------....---- 1335, 1340, 1466, 1563, 1618 Title Insurance Act, Georgia; enact, HB 449------1014, 1020, 1266, 1348, 1481, 1483 Title to Property; relating to mineral rights, adverse possession, SB 132 .._.. -..----------.155, 310, 347, 433, 461, 2562, 2988 Tobacco, Flue-Cured; regulate storage and sale, HB 890 .------------------ ----------1873, 1883, 2231, 2236, 2367, 2414, 2641 Tobacco, Flue-Cured ; urge sale across State and county lines, HR 195 -------- - --------------......------........._..--------------------- 588, 595 Tobacco, Smoking of; prohibit in certain designated places, HB 250 -------_-------------------------------- -715, 722, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1321 Tobacco Warehouses; certified seal on weight, HB 1041 ------------.------ --------1996, 2001, 2231, 2236, 2367, 2388, 2500, 2501 Toccoa; increase number of city commissioners, HB 1047 -- -------- .--------------..------------1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2030, 2292 Tollway, West Georgia; urge continuation of work studies, SR 3 . --------------157, 255, 273, 2975 Toombs County Sheriff; compensation, HB 457 ------------------------ .---------------------- -----418, 424, 552, 598, 673 Toombs County Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 458 -------.....------------------------------------- 418, 424, 552, 598, 674 Tornado Which Struck Atlanta Area; relative to, SR 235 _.__._..._...... _......__._...... 2912 Towns County Probate Court Judge; compensation, HB 1133 ----..-----1787, 1796 Towns County; State property transfer, HR 245 --------------------._-..-- --------..-..-1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 Towns County Sheriff; compensation, HB 1131 --------..------------ ---- 1787, 1796 Towns County Superior Court Clerk; compensation, HB 1132 -...------ 1787, 1796 Toxoplasmosis Disease; Human Resources Department participate in program, HR 67 -------------------._.. 119, 124, 253, 318, 358, 412 Traffic Lights ; allow right turn on red, certain cases, SB 166 ---- ---- ------ ------ ---- ------247, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1286, 2886, 2892, 2988 3074 INDEX Traffic on Highways; maximum speed of school busses, SB 142 --.___.-----.__.--._.__.----.__----___----______.--___.____--_...------...--..--192, 428 Traffic Safety, School Areas; education boards and law enforcement officers work together, HB 263 ___......__..__. ... 642, 649, 1468, 1551, 1823, 1843 Trailers, House; prohibit riding in if towed on highways, SB 400 ------.--...------.--.----------..1868, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2067, 2979, 2980 Transferal Tax, Real Estate; not in divorce case, HB 87 ---- ---.--_.,,.__--__..._..._--_.._ 107, 112, 254, 318, 358, 411 Transportation Board; seal of state on commissions, HB 353- ---------------.---- ....------------------716, 722, 1025, 1101, 1280, 1324 Transportation Board, State; election of Tom Mitchell and Downing Musgrove ._...----__..----_..-.__._-- ..----_..----__----..-- -_..---- -- 244 Transportation Code; amend relating to grammatical corrections and certain contracts, SB 251 _ -- .....___......__ 420, 666, 728, 814, 937, 2563, 2989 Transportation Code; amend relating to management of property held for road purposes, SB 65 ---.---.----_--------.----_.--...110, 144, 162, 204, 210 Transportation Code; change fees for overweight vehicles, SB 241 --------------338, 666, 728, 814, 937, 985, 2904, 2906, 2989 Transportation Code; change maximum permissible gross loads, certain vehicles, HB 618 ----------------------------541, 550, 666, 731, 814, 959 Transportation Code; change provisions on vehicles transporting portable buildings, SB 45 ------.,, 93, 199, 255, 320, 357, 359, 1458, 1498, 2987 Transportation Code; duties of Commissioner in condemnation proceedings, HB 245 --..------------..----...----715, 722, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1321 Transportation Department; assume liability for ports and harbors, SB 410 ----------.----..-- ----..---_.---....--.--------..2229 Transportation Department; contract with rapid transit authorities, SB 250 --._----_._.------------..420, 554, 604, 689, 698, 1790, 1983 Transportation Department; provide warning devices on drawbridges, SB 61 -------,,-----.--------109, 199, 203, 311, 346, 433, 449 Travel Expense, State Employees; increase to twelve cents per mile, HB 247 ---.-------------- 1789, 1797, 2344, 2351, 2500, 2504, 2585, 2846, 2885, 2893, 2934, 2948 2953, 2962, 2963, 2983 Trial Judges; urge give more severe penalties, HR 161 --....--------.--------472, 492 Trial; punishment for person out on bail who fails to appear, SB 302 ....---656, 1268 Trion, Town of; terms of mayor and council, SB 117 -...---.140, 251, 311, 349, 1250, 2988 Troup County Sheriff and Tax Commissioner; compensation, HB 865 ...----.....----....-----..------...963, 972, 1092, 1278, 1355 Trout Streams; requesting Natural Resources Department to investigate, SR 142 ......_----....------_....------..------...-----1460, 2007, 2074 Trustees; exempt from provisions of charitable trust Act, certain cases, SB 174 ----------------. 248, 595, 666, 749, 813, 923 Tunnel Hill, City of; new charter, HB 1082 _..1788, 1793, 2004, 2015, 2241 Turin, Town of; mayor and aldermen, terms of office, HB 1054 --........----.......----.......--------.-..-.1785, 1793, 2003, 2014, 2238 Turner County Sheriff; compensation, HB 537 .---- ---- --.469, 478, 553, 601, 681 Twiggs County Sheriff; compensation, HB 523 ....-----....469, 477, 553, 601, 680 Tyrone, Town of; new charter, HB 917 .----.........----.-1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2463 INDEX 3075 u Unclaimed Property Act; time to presume abandoned, HB 542 ________.___._. 1704, 1712 Underground Utility Facilities; requirements for blasting or excavating in vicinity, HB 450 ___..__.________786, 793, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1758, 1850, 1865, 1946, 1958, 2273, 2291 Unemployment Compensation; benefits disqualified, certain labor dispute cases, SB 269 -__,,-_,,-.--._....._... 474, 1267 Unemployment Compensation; change provisions, HB 28 _--_ -.____________.-_.____________..._.________..._...______._....________107, 111, 124, 146, 166, 187 Unemployment Compensation; increase maximum benefits, SB 12 _______.____________61 Unemployment Compensation Law; increase maximum weekly amounts, HB 30 ....__.--__-......_______...__...____________________._.____119, 122, 143, 162, 204, 244 Unemployment Compensation; urge Senate EREG Committee to study, SR 136 __________.-_____________...____________....__________._..._______._._.__ ______...1339, 1606, 1723 Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act; district attorney represent plaintiff on public assistance, HB 76 ___-_..._______________.. _____________....1245, 1260, 1605, 1608, 2366, 2368 Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act; Human Resources designated official agency, SB 197 .....__________ 299, 665, 727, 813, 924, 2978, 2989 Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act; include any territory in which law has been enacted, HB 258 ... 296, 308, 978, 1027, 1110, 1132 Uniform Rules of the Road; amend to allow right turn on red light, certain cases, SB 166 ............247, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1286, 2886, 2892, 2988 Union County Commissioner; create office, HB 1187 _._..........._.._..._...........__._._..........._.___.__........_.___ 2076, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2470 Union County Sheriff; compensation, HB 1110 ._..__._._..1703, 1711, 2346, 2358, 2465 United Service Organizations; commend, HR 287 .,,_.,,,,__________________._.._..___ 1459, 1481 University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Station; commend, HR 334 _...._...__............._._.._. 1705, 1713, 1885, 1892, 2435, 2444 University of Georgia; create advisory board to Veterinary Medicine College, SB 282 ________ 545, 1093, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2536, 2566, 2987 University System Colleges; State and U.S. history courses required for graduation, SB 194 _____________ 298, 426, 485, 524, 530, 2079, 2294, 2988 University System; grants to students attending outside schools, change provisions, SB 255 __________ 421, 540, 1548, 1564, 1639, 1644, 2978, 2988 University System of Georgia; no tuition, certain senior citizens, SR 14 ___________ 88 Unlawful Entry of Certain Vehicles; provide penalty, SB 170 ........___._______.___._.-247 Unlawful Practice of Law; change punishment, HB 10 ________ 119, 122, 254, 317, 358, 409 Unliquidated Damages; remove limit on amount interest apply, HB 544 _____ ______ ...... 1433, 1454, 1585, 1890, 1893, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2258 Unsworn Statement; allowed in courts of inquiry, SB 383 __.____----.--.. 1543, 2006 Upson County Board of Commissioners Chairman; election, HB 471 _____________________ ____________________________________ 418, 424, 552, 599, 675 Upson County School Superintendent; Board of Education appoint, HB 472 ... . ........418, 424, 552, 599, 675 Upson County Sheriff; compensation, HB 470 .......... ___________ 418, 424, 552, 599, 675 Utilities; notation of rates required periodically on billing, HB 67 . 963, 973, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1518, 1705 Utilities, Publicly Owned; repeal provisions relating to operation outside county lines, HB 181 ........ ....... ..........._ 243, 250, 484, 521, 564, 606, 609 Utility Company; prohibited from suspending service in cases of late payments on appliances, HB 473 ___________ 1252, 1262, 2003, 2012, 2253, 2307 3076 INDEX Utility Counsel, Consumer's; create office, SB 138 __________ _____156, 551, 604, 689, 692, 1542, 1578, 2988 Utility Facilities, Underground; requirements for blasting or excavating in vicinity, HB 450 _...._______.__ 786, 793, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1758, 1850, 1865, 1946, 1958, 2273, 2291 Utility Rate Cases; Governor appoint attorney to serve as consumers' rate counsel, SB 92 ------._... __..._ 136, 551, 603, 689, 692 Utility Rate Changes; require publication of proposed changes, SB 159 _____,,. --------.--------------------....-- ....__._______________246 V Valdosta Board of Education; election and terms, HB 1011 _.----._.------ .... ..............1456, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1810 Vehicles, Off-Road; regulate operation, SB 353 ............1085, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1777 Venue of Civil Actions; third-party practice, SR 44 ___________._..... 249, 595, 667, 751 Veterans; academic requirements in colleges, SR 146 __...__...._._...... 1544, 1716, 1718, 1822, 1833 Veterans, Disabled; free license tags, certain cases, SB 118 ..._._-_---.-. 140, 252, 316, 358, 383, 2426, 2559, 2988 Veterans, Disabled; increase homestead exemption, certain cases, SR 34 ....-.__..----------------,,-,,----.-- _ 141, 252, 317, 358, 404 Veterans Education Reorganization Act; provide for exemption from physical education in college, SB 385 ____....______________............_________._._._..___________1544 Veterans, Handicapped; increase homestead exemption, certain cases, SR 39 ........... ... .157, 198, 256, 320, 357, 407 Veterans; honorary driver's license, SB 168 ..........-.-----..-----------,,-- 247, 345, 429, 493, 509 Veterans; no benefits or privileges without honorable discharge, HB 656 __.____------_____._._--------.______----______________..._...__ 1250, 1263, 1716, 2367, 2368 Veterinary Medicine College at University of Georgia; create Advisory Board, SB 282 _____...____..... 545, 1093, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2536, 2566, 2987 Vetoes by Governor; 1974 session _--_._----...... _...._........._._--40 Villa Rica, City of; new charter, HB 534.----..........._.__------.712, 720, 977, 1028, 1103 Violation of Litter Laws; payment of cash bonds, HB 440 _______.._.__.._....._______________....__________________.._ 1674, 1697, 1889, 1894, 2435, 2439 Vital Records; cessation of brain function additional criteria in determining death, SB 106 .........____.__________.._.. 138, 517, 555, 606, 613, 2447, 2988 Vital Records; custodians' fees, change certain procedures, SB 294 ................ 655, 1094, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2938, 2939, 2989 Vital Records; procedures for changes, HB 484 .......------__________.___-.------_________._.1457, 1462, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2401, 2417 Vocational Education Week, National; relative to, SR 74 ___.----------------...________.357 Voir Dire Examination, Jurors; limit time, SB 237............... 337, 726, 797, 985, 1006 Voter Registration; change appointment procedures for registrars, HB 835 _._.....__........ __....._......_. ....1785, 1793 Voter Registration, High School Student; relative to, SR 51 ............... 305, 426, 433 Voter Registration List; close 30 days prior to election, HB 193 __.._..._._......................._.._. 586, 592, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1365, 1994 Voters, Disqualified; court clerk file list with election registrar, SB 258---------472 Votes, Automatic Recount; certain cases, HB 196 ......... 586, 592, 1468, 1551, 1906, 1944, 1989, 2367, 2383, 2981 Votes; provide for automatic recount, certain cases, SB 318 ....-.-----_...-_..-....___.___.-._____----------___._-787, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1300 INDEX 3077 w WBRO Radio; commend, SR 117-.-.-------.--------.------------------984 Wages Due Upon Death of Employee; increase amount allowed without administration, SB 368 .... 1339, 1470, 1555, 1639, 1678, 2564, 2597, 2989 Waleska, Town of; recorder's court, HB 1136 ___.______-___.___.____._--.----------------.-----1788, 1796, 1888, 1901, 2041 Walker County; State property transfer, HR 172 ------__---------------------------1993, 2002, 2350, 2355, 2501, 2580 Wallace, Sam; wishing speedy recovery, SR 189 ----_----.._----____----------_------ 2366 Walling, Robert Eraser; regrets at passing, HR 162 ------------------------472, 492 Walthourville, City of; change election provisions, HB 648 --__----_----------------------. --1701, 1709, 1888, 1903, 2019 Walton County Sheriff's Office; personnel, HB 828........__..784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1354 Ware County-Waycross Development Authority; membership, HB 950 --------.._------.----------._.----1248, 1258, 2454, 2460, 2649 Warehouses, Convenience; definitions and requirements, SB 248 .......... ...................... 339, 977, 1026, 1110, 1116, 2978, 2989 Warm Springs Hospital; surplus funds shall not lapse, certain cases, SB 321 ........................................788, 1464, 1549, 1639, 1665, 2564, 2565, 2989 Warrants, Distress; new Code chapter, HB 568--.....-----1707, 1712, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2667, 2805, 2869, 2887, 2897, 2901, 2982 Warranty Deeds; derivation clause required, SB 24--------....85, 125, 144, 166, 179 Warranty Deeds; grantee's address required, SB 339 ....._..--------1017, 1470, 1558, 1724, 1731 Warren, Senator George; sworn in --____----__.__----.------------.---------------- 50 Warrenton, City of; new charter, HB 960 ....____----_---- 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1614 Warwick, City of; new charter, HB 627 ------------ .---------- 542, 547, 663, 732, 802 Washington County Sheriff and Employees; compensation, HB 923 __----------..._..--------..,,_.-- 1081, 1089, 1343, 1478, 1569 Washington County State Court; method of selecting jurors, HB 966 ----------.------------.... 1250, 1260, 1466, 1562, 1616 Water and Sewer Authority, Metropolitan; create, SB 223 --------.................... 303 Water and Sewer Contracts; provisions for retained amounts, HB 851 ... ----..................----..------1502, 1535, 1717, 1718, 1906, 1974 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators; change membership of board of examiners, provide for certificate revocation, SB 308 --------.------....----....................657, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1296, 2563, 2576, 2989 Water Business Companies; tax returns, HB 391 .----.------------..............2227, 2230 Water Supply and Water Use Study; urge National Resource Dept. undertake study, SR 43 ----..__----------...........---- 194, 310, 319 Water Supply; regulate drilling of wells more than 1800 feet, HB 149 _----.... --------------.----..586, 592, 1471, 1554, 1639, 1682 Watermelon Seed Spitting; relative to, SR 220 ......_----------..----..._................. 2912 Waverly Hall, Town of; ordinances and resolutions, minimum number of votes for passage, HB 943 ------------1248, 1257, 1466, 1561, 1613 Waycross Downtown Development Authority; create, HB 1120 .......................--------._----_._.___._..___ 1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2466 Waycross-Ware County Development Authority; membership, HB 950 ____--------------.......................__. 1248, 1258, 2454, 2460, 2649 Wayne County, Bridge in; John Henry Lane, Jr. Bridge, SR 171 _.....----....--------------------1878, 2009, 2253, 2284, 2979, 2990 3078 INDEX Weapon, Crime Involving Dangerous; minimum sentence, SR 50 -- ..............._. 305 Weapons Used in Crime; additional provision for sale or destruction, SB 280 ___.-..-...........-........._............_,, 545, 1267, 1345, 1483, 1491 Wells; regulate drilling more than 1800 feet, HB 149 . ... 586, 592, 1471, 1554, 1639, 1682 Wesberry, Rev. James P.; commend, SR 106 .....-..........-...............-..-.-......_..--.........737 West Georgia Tollway; urge continuation of work studies, SR 38 ....._..........................._......_._........... 157, 255, 273, 2975 West Point, City of; governing authority dispose of certain unneeded property, HB 426 ........_...-........._._...- ....417, 422, 552, 597, 671 White Cane Act; rights and responsibilities of blind, handicapped persons, SB 259 ............................... 472, 665, 728, 814, 938, 1115 Wilcox County Sheriff; compensation, HB 688 ................584, 590, 795, 980, 1033 Wild Animals; regulation, importation, transportation, HB 872 ......._._......-........_. 2078, 2222, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2676 Wildlife, Contraband; disposition of, HB 937 ....... 1873, 1883, 2007, 2011, 2367, 2418 Wilkes County Board of Commissioners; recreate, SB 307 ......... 657, 795, 979, 1032, 1788, 2988 Wilkinson County Ad Valorem Tax; minimum $1.00 liability, HB 345 ........................................... 335, 343, 481, 522, 561 Wilkinson County Sheriff; compensation, HB 343 ............... 335, 343, 481, 522, 560 Wilkinson County Tax Commissioner's Clerical Assistant; compensation, HB 344 .................................... 335, 343, 481, 522, 561 Will, Probate of; proof by one witness, HB 21 .............................. 419, 421, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1065 Williams Brothers Grocery Company; compensate, HR 11 ..................................................714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1526 Williams, James K.; commend, HR 179 ............__....-..-....--... 588, 689 Williams, Mrs. Melba R.; member Elections Board, SR 63 ....-.-....................._.........._.......-..............-..... 307, 665, 1138 Williams, W. M. "Dick"; appreciate, HR 94 _._.--.-.........---.......-.............-191, 204 Williamson, Hon. James A.; regrets at passing, SR 125 .........._......._.__.. ..........-1052 Wills, Devise of Realty; pass subject to security deed, SB 110 __---.._.__._--...__.___.--___________--_._.___._..--..........- ..139, 254, 315, 358, 396 Wills; order admitting to record granted at time of probate, SB 07 .._..-.........^_..............__.-.......^_.__-....-....__...-.-........._....-.110, 143, 162, 204, 211 Winder, City of; election of councilmen, HB 1083 .......^_..........._._.___...._......._._........._._.___........._...1703, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2241 Winder, City of; eliminate charter duplication, HB 1084 --._-----__.._--_--.. 1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2465 Winder, City of; State property easement, HR 303 _.-......._._____-..__.__..____.....__.._.,,__-._.._._._ ......1876, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2263, 2334 Winder, City of; State property easement through Fort Yargo State Park, HR 299 .__..-........._.. 1875, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2253, 2333 Witnesses; attempts to influence or threaten unlawful, HB 75 _............___........_....___............_.._......_....__..-.........118, 123, 254, 318, 358, 411 Witnesses; mother of illegitimate child may testify, adultery cases, SB 199 .,,...-...._._._...--..-._.._....-.-..--. 299, 978, 1026, 1110, 1113 Women; change jury duty exemptions, HB 74 ..........511, 514, 978, 1026, 1110, 1125, 1494, 1497, 1707, 1725, 2342, 2406 Women, Commission on Status; composition and pay, HB 884 ._-.-_.._..____-.--__....__.--.-._..._.---.--.-....1788, 1797, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2561 Woodall, Jack; commend, SR 721 .._.___,,_..-_____....._._..._...---._..._..----.-.. 357 Woodstock, City of; reincorporate, HB 1049 ____.._ ........1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 INDEX 3079 Workmen's Compensation Board; change provisions relating to organization and operation, SB 245 .._._.__.._..... .339, 483, 519, 563, 577, 1458, 2987 Workmen's Compensation; certain county employees under provisions, HB 814 _______________________________ 2446, 2449, 2454, 2461, 2666, 2674 Workmen's Compensation; change provisions, SB 196 .._.._...._......_..._....._._.... 299, 483, 519, 563, 571, 1482, 2987 Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund, Subsequent Injury; establish, SR 71 .........._................................................................._ ...340 World Congress Center Authority; create Overview Committee, HR 204 ................1083, 1090, 1344, 1476, 1576, 1590, 1877 World Congress Center Authority, George L. Smith; remove legislative members, HB 899 ..__........1082, 1088, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1588 Worsham, Hon. Milton D.; commend, SR 226 _.__._...._._______.._______.___.___.___.__.__ 2882 Worship Places; repeal Code section relating to police attendance, SB 27 ._......_.._..___.___......._......_.._...._......___......._....._....._.__ 86, 726 Worth County Board of Education; election, HB 1052 .._.___ __________________.._____.......................................1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 Write-in Candidates; eligibility requirements, HB 599 ___________ ______________________________..___.____._..._._....1251, 1262, 1468, 1552, 2367, 2402 Writs; prisoners, procedure after sentence, SB 205 ___________ ___________________.__.___.___..._._..._...__.._...300, 595, 667, 748, 1850, 1861, 2988 Wynn, Benjamin; compensate, HR 37 _____...._..................1875, 1885, 2344, 2355, 2637 Y Youthful Offender Act; redefine "conviction", HB 695 .______________________________..__.______.................._...1015, 1021, 1472, 1553, 1640, 1689 z Zebulon; change date of regular city election, HB 751 __________._....................._..._............_.____._..____._._____.___..__713, 720, 977, 1029, 1104 3080 INDEX PART II SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SB 1--Motorized Bicycles; exempt from registration ............ ........47, 88, 96, 115, 2885, 2898, 2988 SB 2--Motorized Bicycles; exempt from inspection .......... .47, 88, 96, 115, 116, 2886, 2898, 2988 SB 3--Certificate of Title for Motor Vehicles; exempt vehicles 10 years or older _._..__..._..._.............-..........--._.__.___47, 428 SB 4--Pharmacy Trade Name or Symbol; prohibited on prescription forms ..,,.----......._...._. 47, 253 SB 5--Bad Checks; change violation provisions and punishment _........-...-.-.-.,,. 48, 517, 554, 606, 610 SB 6--School Funds; authorize use of for extracurricular activities __..____.__._______.48, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1789, 1866 SB 7--Juries; change compensation of court bailiffs ________..__...-........._......_.__.____-___.........___.60, 125, 144, 166, 2976, 2989 SB 8--Adequate Program for Education (APEG) ; change age of children for beginning school ___.-.-- .._ 60, 96, 113, 126, 127, 1016, 1284, 2987 SB 9--Retirement Legislation; fiscal notes attached to enrolled copy ____.__.............._.________.__.___.60, 198, 255, 319, 320 SB 10--Atlanta-Fulton County; increased interest rate on taxes, service charges paid late ___._.....-.------ ----- 60, 117, 795, 979, 1030, 2076, 2220, 2291, 2295, 2342, 2540, 2642, 2988 SB 11--Tangible Property Used in Commission of Felony; disposition ------------------------.61, 143, 161, 204, 217 SB 12--Unemployment Compensation; increase maximum benefits ___________.61 SB 13--Elections; candidates qualify with only one political party ___________..__...__.61, 125, 144, 166, 167, 1015, 1123, 2987 SB 14--Natural Resources Planning; create Council to administer ............61 SB 15--Administrative Services Department; create small business assistance advisory council within -61, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1281, 2564, 2565, 2988 SB 16--Public Safety Department; employees under merit system, grade and pay schedule --------.----------61, 95, 114, 126, 129, 2962, 2970, 2984, 2987 SB 17--Escape from Lawful Custody; State pay trial costs rather than county------62, 125, 144, 166, 203, 204, 726 SB 18--Criminal Cases; mandatory death penalty for murder conviction ------------------------------------ -- _.__._____________62 SB 19--Junk Dealers; keep records of purchases of bronze cemetery vases or statuary ................._......84, 198, 255, 320, 322 SB 20--Hunting Animals at Night; change confiscation provisions ----.._--------------------------------....-- 85, 1095 SB 21--Barber Act; change licensing requirements .......85, 161, 199, 273, 274 SB 22--Gwinnett County Coroner; increase inquest fees ----------------_----_..85, 160, 200, 257, 513, 2447, 2987 SB 23--City of Augusta; employees' retirement system, change age ............85 SB 24--Real Property; warranty deeds must contain derivation clause ......--._..----............._._._.. 85, 125, 144, 166, 179 INDEX 3081 SB 25--Adequate Program for Education; change age for school attendance ___.._..._.._._.-__,_.._._._..-_._.__.___.___ 85, 160 SB 26--Confederate Soldiers; repeal Code section relating to relief ..._____________..__________._._..86, 125, 145, 166, 170, 654, 2987 SB 27--Worship Places; repeal Code section relating to police attendance --_.----.....__...._..______._.--________....86, 726 SB 28--Confederate Soldiers; repeal Code sections relating to peddlers ____________________________ 86, 125, 145, 166, 180, 654, 2987 SB 29--Teachers' Retirement System; prior service credit __________________________________ 86, 254, 314, 357, 362, 2976, 2989 SB 30--Burke County Elections Board; created --_-.-__-_..---...._-.-__. .86, 160, 200, 257, 785, 2987 SB 31--Dangerous Drugs; sample given by manufacturer's representative only on written request .....______________._.......______ 86, 253, 314, 357, 363, 2078, 2987 SB 32--Drug and Cosmetic Act; additional requirements for labeling certain drugs ... 86, 253, 314, 357, 364, 2988 SB 33--Health Code; provide for inspection warrants _..........,,._ 87, 253, 314, 358, 365, 2904, 2906, 2989 SB 34--Health Code; provide for penalties for violations, judicial review ___________.--...._____ 87, 482, 518, 563, 567, 646 SB 35--State Agencies; efficiency evaluation made by Office of Planning and Budget ___ 91, 1023, 1096, 1279, 1301 SB 36--Banks as Depositories; certain savings and loan associations eligible ___.91, 143, 161, 204, 207, 717, 744, 2987 SB 37--Cemeteries, Perpetual Care; provide for investment of trust funds assets _____ 91, 143, 162, 204, 208, 1703, 2987 SB 3g--City of Gainesville; automatic return of property for tax .______-__-.----_-_-_--_---- 91, 125, 145, 166, 181, 2535, 2988 SB 39--Advertisements and Legal Notices; provide for proof of publication _.._.___.______.__..__.___. 92, 125, 145, 166, 182 SB 40--Campaign Financing Disclosure Act; amend to limit expenditures ._______________......._____________....-- _______ ___....92, 726 SB 41--Medical Consent Law; amend relating to mentally ill, incompetent persons ._._._._ 92, 161, 199, 273, 279, 2977, 2989 SB 42--Adequate Program for Education; provide for required consumer education course .......__.------________________ 92, 796 SB 43--Homestead Exemption; 62 years olds, certain income, increase .......____......____ ._..._.___._______ 92, 203 SB 44--Elections; candidates qualify with only one political party -___-----____. .__......_ 92, 517 SB 45--Motor Vehicle Transporting Portable Buildings; change Code provisions ______.......-.________ 93, 199, 255, 320, 357, 359, 1458, 1498, 2987 SB 46--Firemen; certain injuries, health impairment considered as arising in line of duty __..__....._._..__...._._.......93 SB 47--Personal Property Intended for Sale; marking with harmful ink or dye unlawful ._..____...--...._-- 93, 254 SB 48--Game and Fish Laws; repeal provisions requiring bond from commercial fishing boat owners ________________._.._.__93 SB 49--Education Department; reimburse local schools for loss from property tax reduction ____.._.._ 93 SB 50--Honey Bee Keepers; increase indemnification paid for State destroyed fixtures _______ 107, 159, 199, 273, 280, 965, 2987 3082 INDEX SB 51--Antifreeze Substances; provide for inspection and regulation ...--___.____ 107, 159, 200, 274, 281, 1082, 2987 SB 52--Estates, Priority of Claims; change provisions for funeral expenses -------------- 108, 143, 162, 204, 209, 587, 2987 SB 53--Injured Persons in Hospitals; attempts to obtain settlements or releases prohibited --------.----------------__.------..108, 198, 255, 320, 323 SB 54--Massage Parlors; regulate .------.__--------.108, 517, 554, 606, 612, 689, 2941, 2944, 2988 SB 55--Motor Vehicles; regulate automotive repair industry __.....--_ 108, 371 SB 56--Driver's License Revocation; court clerk receive license and forward to Public Safety Department --.108, 254, 314, 358, 366, 1738, 1739, 1746 SB 57--Adequate Program for Education; independent school systems, pupil transportation ..................108, 309, 346, 433, 449, 717, 736, 2987 SB 58--Lowndes County; provide for elections board ----109, 160, 200, 258 SB 59--Probate Court Judges Retirement Fund; change certain provisions ....109, 254, 314, 358, 366, 376, 388, 2976, 2989 SB 60--Southern Judicial Circuit; additional judge ------------._--------.109, 143, 162, 204, 209, 787, 2987 SB 61--Transportation Department; provide warning devices on drawbridges ........109, 199, 203, 311, 346, 433, 449 SB 62--Prosecuting Attorneys' Council; create -.----------------------.._ -109, 125, 145, 166, 183, 541, 2987 SB 63--Agrirama Development Authority Employees; become members of Employees' Retirement System ------------------------.----------109, 1717, 1718, 1822, 1823 SB 64--Agrirama Development Authority; exempt from certain taxes --.--...--.........--------------_-------------- 110, 129 SB 65--Transportation Code; amend relating to management of property held for road purposes --.-------------_.,,------------110, 144, 162, 204, 210 SB 66--Agrirama Development Authority; power of eminent domain .--.110, 310, 346, 433, 450, 2564, 2574, 2988 SB 67--Wills; order admitting to record granted at time of probate ------------------ 110, 143, 162, 204, 211 SB 68--Atlanta; change corporate limits ..........110, 551, 596, 669, 1992, 2987 SB 69--Game and Fish Laws; steel traps illegal -.110, 1095, 1269, 1362, 1393 SB 70--City, County Governments; prohibited from residency requirement for employment --------__----..--------.111, 159, 201, 274, 285, 717, 746, 2987 SB 71--Bryan County Commission Chairman; elected by voters of entire county ...----------------.111, 160, 200, 258 SB 72--Marriage and Family Counseling; regulate practice, provide for licensing .. ....120, 161, 200, 274, 283, 1992, 2056, 2291, 2318, 2343, 2537, 2548, 2608, 2983, 2989 SB 73--Fulton County; employees' pension plan, credit for military service ........__.___. 120, 1465, 1560, 1610, 2280, 2987 SB 74--Fulton County; employees' pension plan, retirement at 55 with 30 years' service --..--------..--..----------.120 SB 75--Teachers' Retirement System; change disability provisions ---------- ..120, 554, 603, 689, 691, 696 INDEX 3083 SB 76--Blood Donation; authorize for 17 year-olds without parental consent .._.,,.. --.-.120, 161, 200, 274, 284, 2977, 2989 SB 77--Employees' Retirement System; change provisions of increased benefits to those already retired --..--__.__. 120 SB 78--Campaign Financing Disclosure Act; revise and amend to establish Ethics Commission ________________ 121, 726 SB 79--Financial Disclosure Act; public officials required to file statement __. 121, 517, 555, 606, 613, 642, 651, 709, 737 SB 80--Public Schools; instruction on free enterprise system required __.._------___-_-____,,______-__,,_.________..121 SB 81--Recorded Materials; prohibit unauthorized reproductions or distribution ______..____._..__ 121, 254, 315, 358, 371, 595 SB 82--Teachers' Retirement System; options relating to local systems._______._._._.121 > 345, 428, 492, 497, 2977, 2989 SB 83--Uniform Rules of the Road; provisions for speed restrictions __. 135, 311, 346, 433, 451, 1458, 1593, 1704, 2988 SB 84--Optometry Practice; registration renewal, delinquency penalty -_________.____._.. 135, 426, 484, 524 SB 85--Administrative Procedure Act; change appeal provisions __.___.__.---_-___,,__--_--_--_ _,,.135, 517, 555, 563 SB 86--Employees' Retirement System; increase contribution percentage of certain departments, disability benefits . . ___ 135, 727, 796, 985, 991 SB 87--Evans County Superior Court; change terms of court -_,,._._.__,,_.__ 135, 251, 311, 348, 1598, 2988 SB 88--Marijuana; penalty for possession, sale or manufacture __._________.__...___.135, 254, 315, 358, 372, 2977, 2989 SB 89--National Bicentennial Celebration Commission; change Georgia membership ............. 136, 253, 315, 358, 372, 377, 1083, 1138, 2988 SB 90--Teachers' Retirement System; cost of living increase in benefits __......,,_._,,_._.-------- _--______________------__.136 SB 91--Employees' Retirement System; credit for certain military service _____,,_____.--_--,,--_-____----______________ 136, 345 SB 92--Consumers' Rate Counsel; attorney appointed to serve in utility rate cases _________________________.136, 551, 603, 689, 692 SB 93--Atlanta; provide for equal retirement benefits to employees ______________-__._._-___________________136, 2004, 2013, 2248 SB 94--City of Savannah; mayor, aldermen, power of eminent domain for constructing utility systems ... 136, 251, 311, 348 SB 95--Properties Commission; authorize changes in physical and natural features of properties _________._____.___.____.________.__________________.137, 254, 315, 358, 374, 403 SB 96--Banks and Retail Installment Sellers; discrimination in credit prohibited .___.______.._,,. 137, 197, 255, 320, 324 SB 97--Teachers' Retirement System; benefits vest after 10 years _-_____137 SB 98--Teachers' Retirement System; optional programs __-_--.________----___. 137 SB 99--Chiropractic Board of Examiners; change compensation __.___.,,__ 137, 309, 346, 433, 457, 2584, 2616, 2989 SB 100--Fulton County Sheriff; compensation ... 137, 1467, 1563, 1618, 2689, 2847, 2887, 2895, 2904, 2916, 2983, 2989 SB 101--Teachers' Retirement System; post-retirement benefit adjustment _____.___._____138, 1268, 1344, 1482, 1483, 2447, 2988 3084 INDEX SB 102--Teachers' Retirement System; change provisions for creditable service and reduction of benefits ......... 138, 254, 315, 358, 384, 2562, 2987 SB 103--Fulton County Judges Retirement System; rights vest after twelve years' service -__-.____.__.__...___________._____.__.._.._.________......._.___138, 605, 1092, 1276, 1349 SB 104--Incompetency Hearings; change certain fees __-___-_____________..______________.___.138, 254, 315, 358, 376, 1540, 2988 SB 105--Tax Assessors; criteria for fair market value on real property __._._____.___._____138, 198, 256, 320, 332, 1873, 1983 SB 106--Determination of Death; cessation of brain function additional criteria _...138, 517, 555, 606, 613, 2447, 2988 SB 107--Criminal Justice Council; establish ....._..139, 310, 346, 433, 458, 725, 813, 926, 967, 1053, 1067, 1110, 1127 SB 108--Estates; certain death benefits not liable for debts or taxes _,,.___.___..______.___...___._____._._. 139, 517, 555, 606, 614 SB 109--District Attorney Emeritus; provisions for appointment and retirement benefits ... 139, 345, 428, 492, 498, 1337, 1441, 2988 SB 110--Realty, Devise Under Will; pass subject to security deed ___.__________.._....___________._._._.139, 254, 315, 358, 396 SB 111--General Assembly; floor leaders, salary and allowances ......____..139, 199, 256, 320, 325, 782, 1136, 1458, 1500, 1541, 1791, 1955, 2075 SB 112--Richmond County Probate Judge; provide for emeritus position and pension ______________.______._.__140', 251, 311, 348, 2281, 2579, 2805, 2872, 2988 SB 113--Employees' Retirement System; redefine provisions for appellate court judges ______,,._._______--,,_________..-_______._--140 SB 114--Public Schools; referendum required before consolidation ---__-____--..--_______,,_._._______.__.________._,,..__________.._. 140, 482 SB 115--Employees' Retirement System; change benefits certain personnel in Natural Resources and Revenue Departments ..............._.-.._._-.140 SB 116--Retirement Legislation; actuarial studies required before passage ___.____.__.____,,...--.._____...._..140, 254, 316, 358, 380 SB 117--Town of Trion; terms of mayor and council ._._..._____-......._.__......__-._......_.._........_.140, 251, 311, 349, 1250, 2988 SB 118--Disabled Veterans; free license tags, certain cases ..__._.........._._.........140, 252, 316, 358, 383, 2426, 2559, 2988 SB 119--Armed Robbery; change punishment _______.--____.__.---._______._._.___--..--.141 SB 120--Teachers' Retirement System; increase membership on Board of Trustees ....141, 254, 316, 358, 397, 2584, 2988 SB 121--Revenue Department; Attorney General furnish legal services _._..........__.........153, 254, 316, 358, 398, 2977, 2989 SB 122--State Administrative Judge; create office .-...__.....--.-...-...--........_.-- . 153 SB 123--Soil Conservation Districts Law; amend to provide Attorney General as only legal counsel ....._.__........___._.......153, 254, 316, 358, 399, 2228, 2988 SB 124--Muscogee County Juvenile Court Judge; compensation _._._._.......-154, 254, 316, 358, 400, 2280, 2988 SB 125--Interest Rate Allowable by Contract; change ...__...__.154, 309, 347, 433, 457, 563, 564, 2537, 2581, 2688, 2804, 2884, 2918, 2940, 2956, 2983, 2989 INDEX 3085 SB 126--Interest; increase rate charged on installment loans _____________ ..154, 309, 347, 433, 457, 563, 565, 985, 1008 SB 127--Pharmacists; change age requirement for registration ........................................154, 253, 316, 358, 401, 1789, 1983 SB 128--Human Resources Department; sheltered workshops accrue surplus funds ........ ..__.__.___--..154, 253, 317, 358, 401 SB 129--Health and Accident Insurance; coordination of benefits ----_.__.__------154, 309, 347, 433, 459, 965, 2988 SB 130--Registered Professional Sanitarians; educational requirements ..............................155, 1095, 1269, 1360, 1363 SB 131--State Personnel Board; revise and consolidate laws ... 155, 253, 317, 358, 433, 434, 1336, 1370, 1540, 1782 SB 132--Title to Property; relating to mineral rights, adverse possession ... 155, 310, 347, 433, 461, 2562, 2988 SB 133--Principal and Agent; relating to power of attorney on death of principal ..... ..........155, 1024, 1096, 1279, 1285 SB 134--State Prosecutor; establish in Law Department ................................155 SB 135--Loan Sharking; prohibit excessive interest charge _-_-_-......_._--155 SB 136--Georgia Bureau of Investigation; additional investigative powers ......--..--.......................................................... _ 156 SB 137--Immunity from Prosecution; granted, certain cases on approval of superior court judge ............................................156, 310, 347, 433, 464, 2899, 2989 SB 138--Consumer's Utility Counsel; create office __-....__....._____-_______-,,_.,---.156, 551, 604, 689, 692, 1542, 1578, 2988 SB 139--Game and Fish Laws; commercial fishing boat licenses, change bond provisions ...--._ ._.__--------_......_------.156 SB 140--Bryan County Elected Officials; prohibit from holding municipal office _--.__.----________--.____._--.156, 251, 312, 349 SB 141--Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act; enact .._____._...____._____ 156, 517, 555, 606, 615, 623, 2451, 2624, 2859, 2988 SB 142--School Busses; change maximum speed limit -------------___--192, 428 SB 143--Radar Speed Detection; change provisions relating to speed limits in school areas -..._...--.__. 192, 344, 428, 492, 505 SB 144--Discovery and Inspection; provide for in criminal procedure ______________192, 517, 555, 606, 614, 726, 813, 931, 968, 1053, 1068, 1890, 2046, 2047 SB 145--Financial Institutions Code; clarify certain provisions ._..__.._--..__.--192, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1506, 2078, 2988 SB 146--Banks; business production offices, regulations and licensing _______________ 192, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1487, 1537 SB 147--Banks; provide for branches by merger, consolidation ... . 192, 517, 556, 606, 615, 2888, 2895, 2989 SB 148--Banks; provide for branches in DeKalb and Fulton Counties _________________________ 193, 517, 556, 606, 618, 2899, 2989 SB 149--Banks; provisions for automated tellers and loan production offices _______________ 193, 1465, 1556, 1639, 1642, 2394, 2424, 2984, 2989 SB 150--Banks; change population requirements for new facilities ________________________________ 193, 1465, 1556, 2046, 2071, 2252 SB 151--Banks; unlimited interest rate, certain business and agricultural loans ._-_-_-___________..._ __________________-193, 1062 SB 152--Human Resources Department; change provisions for recovery of overpayments .___.__________.__....-..._.-- 193, 426, 484, 524, 529, 2977, 2989 3086 INDEX SB 153--Mountain Judicial Circuit; change court terms .__._..__.._._..__.___.._._..._..._____ 194, 251, 312, 349, 1081, 2988 SB 154--Savannah-Chatham County; consolidation of governments _________________________________ 194, 252, 312, 350 SB 155--Legal Advertising; change fees charged ^^ ............................... 245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1336, 1594 SB 156--Area Planning and Development Commission Employees; contract for health insurance plan .................... 245, 664, 727, 813, 924 SB 157--Area Planning and Development Commissions; make purchases through Administrative Services Department _______________________.245, 344, 429, 493, 507, 1703, 2988 SB 158--City of Ellenton; new charter _________________ 245, 344, 429, 486, 2393, 2988 SB 159--Utility Rate Change.s; require publication of proposed changes - __________________...___ .._ ... ...________________ 246 SB 160--MART A, Rapid Transit; change membership on board of directors __________ ___.246, 311, 347, 434, 492, 495, 2320, 2988 SB 161--Clinical Laboratories; change certain provisions relating to exemptions and inspections .______._._._.___. 246, 482, 518, 563, 568, 2448, 2988 SB 162--Practical Nurses; change to professional, revise licensing provisions ______..._.._.,,__..__._____.__ 246, 796, 981, 1053, 1068 SB 163--Mentally Retarded Offender Act; task force to develop plan of training and rehabilitation ____.__________________.246, 727, 797, 985, 1000, 2886, 2894, 2989 SB 164--Hospital Medical Review Committee; records confidential, liability limitation ____._..._._._.__________________ 246, 517, 556, 606, 619, 2930, 2938, 2989 SB 165--Bond, Failure to Appear in Court; proceedings ................247, 595, 666, 745, 2904, 2907, 2940, 2946, 2961 SB 166--Uniform Rules of the Road; amend to allow right turn on red light, certain cases ______---_-_-_-_247, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1286, 2886, 2892, 2988 SB 167--Motor Vehicle License Tags; free to former prisoners or wives of persons missing in action in Southeast Asia ___________________________,,,,.,,-_-247, 345, 429, 493, 508 SB 168--Motor Vehicle Operators; honorary driver's license to veterans who reside in Georgia ---,,-._----------_ .247, 345, 429, 493, 509 SB 169--Obscene Materials; change provisions relating to distributing __._._....,,... 247, 1094, 1269, 1363, 1393, 2643, 2845, 2989 SB 170--Burglary; define unlawful entry of vehicle, railroad car, aircraft or watercraft, provide penalty __________________-247 SB 171--Oconee County Board of Commissioners; composition and election of members ____248, 344, 429, 487, 1539, 2988 SB 172--Firearms Registration; governing authorities prohibited from adopting ordinances _________________________248, 595, 666, 747 SB 173--Motor Vehicle License Tags; free to former prisoners of war in Southeast Asia __________ 248, 1022, 1097, 1279, 1307 SB 174--Charitable Trust Act; amend to exempt trustees, certain cases _.__.______._____________________248, 595, 666, 749, 813, 923 SB 175--State Library; powers and duties ___.__._._____________....._.__ 248, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1288, 2446, 2512, 2988 SB 176--Security Deed; grantee responsible for cancellation . . 248, 517, 556, 606, 621, 2446, 2516, 2988 INDEX 3087 SB 177--Blood Donation; State, county, city employees granted leave --.................-___.___._...... 249, 426, 484, 524, 525 SB 178--Legal Holidays; change time for observing ........................ 296, 426, 484, 524, 526, 2887, 2902, 2987 SB 179--Alcoholic Beverages; proceeds from disposition of contraband articles to counties --__._.,,___.._____ 296, 481, 518, 563, 569 SB 180--Baldwin County Tax Commissioner; powers and duties relating to tax fi. fas. ......_.__...............____.........296, 481, 521, 556 SB 181--Tax Commissioners; authorized to transfer tax fi. fas. ....._.___.._........._..._.__..............._.296, 482, 518, 563, 569 SB 182--Medical Practitioner; hospital give written statement if staff privileges refused _____.. 296, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1289 SB 183--Teachers; provide for sick leave ------,,__,,.--__.__---._. 297 SB 184--Public Service Commission; jurisdiction over community antenna television systems .....297, 484, 518, 563, 570 SB 185--Adequate Program for Education; amend relative to teachers' sick leave ___._.__--,,______.__--__.____,,___________,,_____. 297, 796 SB 186--Nonprofit Bingo; exclude from certain definitions under gambling laws ----_--_--___-,,.---.-..,,-...,,.....- ..... 297 SB 187--Polygraph Examiners Act; clarify certain provisions --_____,,_..___._ __,,_. __,,_________,,,, 297, 426, 485, 524, 527 SB 188--Human Resources Department; child abuse, neglect records be confidential ._. 297, 426, 485, 524, 528, 606, 1023, 1110, 1111, 2450, 2539, 2989 SB 189--Agriculture Commissioner; issue licenses relating to control of equine infectious anemia ___.__-..-...__.__._-......_ 298, 427, 485, 524, 535, 563, 566, 2415, 2988 SB 190--Banks; amend Act requiring taxation in same manner as corporations to provide effective date --________.-___298, 1734 SB 191--Adequate Program of Education; amend relating to teacher allotment ____.___... 298, 482, 519, 563, 571, 2930, 2989 SB 192--Coastal Marshlands Protection Act; redefine estuarine area .._-____........_.__-______..298, 596, 619, 689, 709, 780 SB 193--Alcoholic Beverage Sales; payment by barter, trade or exchange of goods prohibited ..____ 298, 1341, 1474, 2046, 2051 SB 194--History Courses; required for graduation in University System colleges ... 298, 426, 485, 524, 530, 2079, 2294, 2988 SB 195--Government Documents Act; update of distribution lists required ._..,,......___._.._.__........__... 298, 426, 485, 524, 531 SB 196--Workmen's Compensation; change provisions _,,.,,..,,..................... 299, 483, 519, 563, 571, 1482, 2987 SB 197--Human Resources Department; duties under Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act __...........__......._.._...__.......__.299, 665, 727, 813, 924, 2978, 2989 SB 198--Theft; breaking and entering automobile, penalty provisions ..-__........,....__.........._-_._-.........._.299, 518, 556, 606, 622 SB 199--Adultery Cases; mother of illegitimate child competent witness ._.._..._..___.._.........____..299, 978, 1026, 1110, 1113 SB 200--Bad Checks; hearing or trial, define certain evidence as admissible ......_._-.........299, 1470, 1558, 1723, 1725 SB 201--Public Indecency; entering restroom of opposite sex unlawful ...____..........__,,......_,,___-..-...._---......_____,,___--.300, 726 SB 202--Elections; provide for system of registration by party ___.___________.___.300 SB 203--Patients in State Institutions; redefine cost of care provisions .._.__........._.......-.___.___.300, 1023, 1097, 1279, 1291 3088 INDEX SB 204--Human Resources Department Employees; compensation for property losses, certain cases _--------__------------_._------.--------300, 427, 485, 524, 528 SB 205--State Prisoner; waiver of certain grounds --_--------------------------.300, 595, 667, 748, 1850, 1861, 2988 SB 206--Fire Fighter's Mediation Act; delete section exempting city-county government .._----_------------. 300, 1470, 1555 SB 207--Public Contract for Construction; three bids ----------------------.301 SB 208--Drug and Alcohol Abuse; treatment under mental health services ----.----------------------..----------------------.301 SB 209--Corporations; shareholders meetings, action allowed with written consent of majority ....._. 301, 662, 728, 814, 925 SB 210--Adult and Juvenile Probation Board; create ------------------------.301 SB 211--Groveland Lake Development Authority; repeal Act creating ------------------.301, 483, 519, 563, 573, 2219, 2988 SB 212--Taxes Due State, County; change rate of interest --------------------------------..301, 1092, 1269, 1363, 1395 SB 213--Fulton County Purchasing Agent; appointment and terms ----__....------------.302, 481, 521, 557, 2280, 2988 SB 214--Lobbyist; disclosure of certain actions ------._---------------------.302, 665, 728, 814, 945, 2962, 2967 SB 215--Fulton County Criminal Court Officials; compensation ..--------------------------302, 1467, 1563, 1619, 2280, 2640 SB 216--Reapportionment of General Assembly; change certain House of Representatives districts ----------------------------302 SB 217--Reapportionment of General Assembly; change certain Senate districts ------.--------------------------------.302 SB 218--Atlanta; change corporate limits .... 302, 2003, 2013, 2237, 2975, 2989 SB 219--Counties; equality of treatment by State government ------------303 SB 220--Fulton County; zoning, building inspectors may issue citations for violations -.303, 1094, 1270, 1363, 1396, 2280, 2988 SB 221--Fulton County Civil Court; change costs ----__----------------------------303, 1888, 1902, 2017, 2975, 2989 SB 222--Fulton County; fee simple title to property condemned _----------_____._.--.303, 1465, 1560, 1611, 2976, 2989 SB 223--Metropolitan Water and Sewer Authority; create ___----------------303 SB 224--Pardons and Parole Board; pay prisoner costs to county if warrant issued by Board member --------------______--------.303 SB 225--Fulton County Superior Court; no cost deposit in civil actions --------_._.--._.----_ 304, 481, 521, 557, 2280, 2988 SB 226--Property Sold for Tax; provide for redemption by owner -----------------------------304, 482, 519, 563, 574 SB 227--Unpaid Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles; tax commissioner's powers and duties .-..-304, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1906 SB 228--Accident and Health Insurance; insured freedom of choice anyone licensed to practice healing arts ______------..._.....--.-------------------- ............304, 662 SB 229--Recorded Material; prohibit unauthorized reproduction or distribution .._----------_----------___----------304 SB 230--Alcoholic Beverages; authorize use of inside service door, certain cases in retail stores --------..--.305, 551, 604, 689, 693 SB 231--Fair Market Value; redefine term ___------------_------------.. ..305 SB 232--Alcoholic Beverages; change provisions relating to advertising ------------------------------.305, 551, 604, 689, 694 INDEX 3089 SB 233--Gwinnett County Recreation Authority; create __________________________ 305, 481, 521, 557, 1878, 1929, 2988 SB 234--State Income Tax; exempt armed forces retirement income ______,------------ --__.. 308 SB 235--State Agencies Employing Physicians; purchase malpractice insurance ____________ 337, 482, 519, 563, 575, 725, 814, 936 SB 236--Funeral Service Board Act; change provisions for apprentice service _________ 337, 482, 519, 563, 573, 2930, 2939, 2989 SB 237--Jurors, Challenge for Favor; limit time for voir dire examinations ______________ ________ 337, 726, 797, 985, 1006 SB 238--Savannah-Chatham County; alcoholic beverage sales, hours ____________ . .... 337, 481, 521, 558, 1596, 1766, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1993, 2053, 2988 SB 239--Game and Fish Laws; repeal requirements for oyster sales _______________________________ __.________338, 1025, 1097, 1279, 1292 SB 240--Douglas Judicial Circuit; create ___________________________________ .... ___ 338, 726, 797, 985, 1009, 2394, 2988 SB 241--Transportation Code; change fees for overweight vehicles _____________.______________338, 666, 728, 814, 937, 985, 2904, 2906, 2989 SB 242--Sales Tax; exempt certain sales to orphans' homes ___________________________________ 338, 1091, 1270, 1363, 1395 SB 243--Bryan County State Court Judge; compensation ____________________ ____________ 338, 481, 521, 559, 1252, 1329, 1482, 1497, 1541, 2320, 2388, 2989 SB 244--Savannah Port Authority; repeal provisions establishing as department of municipal government _______ 338, 428, 485, 524, 535, 1992, 2045, 2988 SB 245--Workmen's Compensation Board; change provisions relating to organization and operation ..... .... 339, 483, 519, 563, 577, 1458, 2987 SB 246--Real Estate Salesmen and Brokers; certain solicitation activities unlawful ___________ 339, 551, 604, 689, 697, 2978, 2989 SB 247--Loans Secured by Secondary Security Deeds; change interest rate------- ...-- - .------.. --339, 595, 667, 750, 2563, 2989 SB 248--Convenience Warehouse Act; definitions and requirements __.__ 339, 977, 1026, 1110, 1116, 2978, 2989 SB 249--Teachers, Principals; procedures for termination of contracts _ __ ___ 339, 482, 520, 563, 578, 2426, 2552, 2988 SB 250--Transportation Department; contract with rapid transit authorities _____________ _________ __420, 554, 604, 689, 698, 1790, 1983 SB 251--Transportation Code; amend relating to grammatical corrections and certain contracts ______________ ______________________ 420, 666, 728, 814, 937, 2563, 2989 SB 252--Superior Courts; district attorneys' secretaries subject to Merit System ______________ ______________ __________ __________ __________ 420, 726 SB 253--Elections Code; redefine absentee elector _________!_..------.420, 1344, 1474 SB 254--General Assembly; reapportion senatorial districts 9 and 13 __________________________________ ____420, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1577 SB 255--University System; grants to students attending outside schools, change provisions .._...----._._._..--421, 540, 1548, 1564, 1639, 1644, 2978, 2988 SB 256--Prisons and Work Camps; clerk of court notify Corrections Director upon conviction of person ...... ._...... _ _ .421 3090 INDEX SB 257--Distribution of Obscene Materials; change provisions and penalties ___.___.,,_________._______________.___.___._______............_..._.......472 SB 258--Elections; provisions for filing lists of disqualified voters with registrar ...................._......................... ......._.__472 SB 259--White Cane Act; rights and responsibilities of blind, handicapped persons ....................._...._........_. 472, 665, 728, 814, 938, 1115 SB 260--Corrections Board; pay court costs for trial of inmate accused of escape ................473, 665, 728, 814, 938, 2977, 2989 SB 261--Misdemeanors; change penalties .....-...._..__..._._._._._..-- --.......--_...-....,,--473 SB 262--Correctional Industries Act; amend relating to compensation to inmates ......... ........473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1646, 2977, 2989 SB 263--Correctional Facilities; merchandise produced by inmates may be sold only to public or charitable entities ..................... .................473, 1472, 1549, 1639, 1649 SB 264--Judicial Council; develop alternative programs for incarceration ._.._._.._......_........._.__..._......_._.__-.....473, 665, 728, 814, 940 SB 265--Physician, Psychologist Employed by State Agency; may work part-time for another agency, certain cases ___......_.._._..........._.__......_._..-_....._._.._......473, 664, 729, 814, 940 SB 266--Law Enforcement Officers; check for medical disability in arrests for intoxication . ....... ....... 474, 665, 729, 814, 941 SB 267--Insurance Premium Finance Company Act; change service charges ___________.._______._...__.___________.____474, 662, 729, 814, 943 SB 268--Nursing Practice; revise law ...._-_....._...........-__.474, 725, 797, 985, 1010, 1992, 2264, 2988 SB 269--Unemployment Compensation; benefits disqualified, certain labor dispute cases ... ........... ......... ..----474, 1267 SB 270--Abortion; written consent required by husband and wife, if living together ...,,___...._._.--....474, 664, 729, 814, 944, 1451 SB 271--Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; membership, rules and regulations .....__._._.....___.475, 726, 797, 985, 1053, 1054, 2341, 2398, 2988 SB 272--Public Safety Board; jurisdiction over Georgia Police Academy .......................................475, 664, 729, 814, 950, 2961, 2965, 2989 SB 273--Dade County Sheriff; budget procedures _______..__._________._._________._.__..______-_.__.513, 662, 731, 798, 1539, 2988 SB 274--Public Agencies; pay members for only one meeting per day ........... ..---513, 664, 729, 814, 951 SB 275--Adequate Program for Education; certification requirements teachers, principals .....,,.._...................._._...._............. ..513 SB 276--Collective Bargaining; agreements relating to service charge for labor representation _._.._...._.__................._._.___....... ........ 514 SB 277--Industrial Loan Act; amend relating to penalties for violations .._._....__.___....._._.....___..._.514, 1091, 1270, 1363, 1398 SB 278--Adjutant General and Assistants; Senate confirmation required for appointment --514, 725, 797, 985, 1053, 1062 SB 279--Election Code; new chapter relating to political campaign financing ......_._......._..._._..........._........_.._._.._..............514 SB 280--Weapons Used in Crime; additional provision for sale or destruction ...... ............545, 1267, 1345, 1483, 1491 SB 281--Beach and Dune Protection Act; enact -.......-__.....___..__.B45, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1293, 1297 INDEX 3091 SB 282--Veterinary Medicine College at University of Georgia; create Advisory Board ......._................-545, 1093, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2536, 2566, 2987 SB 283--DeKalb County Commissioners; increase membership --------------545 SB 284--City of Doerun; new charter ..... ..... - 545, 662, 731, 798, 2393, 2988 SB 285--Pair Business Practice Act; enact- -----546, 1465, 1549, 1639, 1651, 2584, 2611, 2688, 2853, 2888, 2890, 2912, 2913, 2942, 2949, 2988 SB 286--Mobile Homes; procedures for ad valorem taxation ................. ......... . .... .. .. 546, 1266, 1345, 1483, 1492 SB 287--Orthotics and Prosthetics Practices Act; enact ................................. . .... ...... --589, 725, 798, 985, 1053, 1063 SB 288--Commercial Gambling; punished as felony .. ....... ._.._.............. .. ---589, 1267, 1345, 1483, 1494 SB 289--Fayette County Sheriff; compensation ............................._...... --589 SB 290--Fayette County Probate Court Judge; compensation ....... ...... 589 SB 291--Gambling; redefine lottery, requisites for advertising lotteries -----------------589, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1495, 2913, 2914, 2989 SB 292--Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title; change provisions for wreckage, salvage or dismantling ......... ---589, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1294, 2448, 2989 SB 293--Atlanta; procedure for levy and collection of ad valorem tax for schools ........._..... ....._................._._... ....._.. - 590 SB 294--Birth Certificates; change provisions for amendments and delayed certificates ... - ---655, 1094, 1270, 1363, 1399, 2938, 2939, 2989 SB 295--Chattooga County Sheriff's Office; change personnel and budget provisions ---- -------------- 655, 795, 979, 1032, 1992, 2498, 2988 SB 296--State Education Board; purchase liability insurance ... .._.._..... 655, 1469, 1549, 1639, 1664, 2426, 2989 SB 297--General Assembly Standing Committees; receive appropriations requests prior to appearance by department officers ---------------- ........._..._..___.-..._._...655 SB 298--Public Service Commission; approval required before company may issue stocks, bonds payable within 12 months ... .... ...... - ....655 SB 299--Lobbying; prohibit certain State officers from influencing General Assembly members _.... ........ ..........._..655, 1344 SB 300--Fulton County Merit System; revise .. ........... .... 656, 1467, 1563, 1621 SB 301--Pistol and Revolver; false oath in application to carry constitutes false swearing ......... .. ... ....... ...... ----656 SB 302--Trial; punishment for person out on bail who fails to appear _.... ........._.___......._.... ... ............._.... -----656, 1268 SB 303--Burglary; change penalty provisions ........_......... -------.----656, 1094 SB 304--Armed Robbery; change penalty provisions ....... ------ ....... ._........ 656 SB 305--Marijuana; conveyances used to transport subject to condemnation ........ ---------656, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1295 SB 306--Attorney General; clarify agencies which may request employment of private counsel ------ 657, 1268, 1345, 1483, 1496, 2563, 2574, 2989 SB 307--Wilkes County Board of Commissioners; recreate -------------- . ........ 657,795,979,1032,1788,2988 3092 INDEX SB 308--Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators; change membership of board of examiners, provide for certificate revocation _________ _________________________ _________ 657, 1025, 1098, 1280, 1296, 2563. 2576, 2989 SB 309--Machine Guns; sale and possession exempt from criminal sanctions if registered under National Firearms Act ___ _ _______ _______ _____ 717, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1498 SB 310--City of Crawfordville; new charter __________ 717, 977, 1027, 1102, 2281, 2988 SB 311--Game and Fish Laws; change provisions for commercial fishing license ..._.. . .....717, 1095, 1270, 1363, 1401, 2563, 2989 SB 312--Locksmiths; regulations and certification ............718, 1468, 1549, 1582 SB 313--Corrections Board; pay counties for State prisoners_____--...... 718, 1025 SB 314--Guardians; provide for appointment for senile, alcoholic and drug-addicted persons ________ ....718, 1093, 1270, 1363, 1402 SB 315--Crimes Involving Dangerous Weapons; mandatory imprisonment upon conviction _______ .............._____--.....718 SB 316--Firearm; possession during commission of felony, change penalty ____ ___________ ... _____ 718, 1094, 1271, 1363, 1404 SB 317--Jasper County Tax Commissioner; compensation, assistants .......................718, 977, 1027, 1102, 1596, 1698 SB 318--Elections; provide for automatic recount of votes, certain cases ________________________ _______ 787, 1023, 1098, 1280, 1300 SB 319--Town of Orchard Hill; change corporate limits _____________ ......................788, 977, 1028, 1107, 1598, 2075 SB 320--Gambling; redefine lottery .. _____________ 788, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1499, 2338 SB 321--Warm Springs Hospital; surplus funds shall not lapse, certain cases _____________ __________ 788, 1464, 1549, 1639, 1665, 2564. 2565, 2989 SB 322--Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; repeal district power equalization provisions ........_._........................ --788 SB 323--Game and Fish Laws; change provisions relating to bait shrimping ____..._..______ .__....____788, 1471, 1554, 1723, 1726, 2007, 2252, 2271, 2978, 2988 SB 324--Public Service Commission; revise powers and duties _______________ .. __________ 788, 1095, 1271, 1363, 1405, 1434, 2426, 2430, 2987 SB 325--Collection Agencies; bond required when handling money for third parties ........ __.___788, 1800, 1804, 1905, 1907 SB 326--Real Estate Brokers; subject to professional tax ________ .... _______ ______ ________ ....789, 1467, 1550, 1639, 1666 SB 327--Fulton County Tax Assessors Board; membership ... __ __________ ________789 SB 328--Rabun County Airport Authority; establish ______________________________..______968, 1092, 1276, 1349, 2394, 2404, 2988 SB 329--Insurance Companies; acknowledgement of receipt of claims required _________ ________ ....969, 1604, 1609, 1724, 1728 SB 330--Atlanta; change corporate limits _____ 969, 1715, 1719, 1806, 2978, 2989 SB 331--Saltwater Crawfish; repeal Act regulating taking and possession ______ ____________ ... .__ 969, 1095, 1271, 1363, 1406 SB 332--Civil Defense Act; Governor emergency power to give grants in certain disaster cases ......................................... 969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1303 INDEX 3093 SB 333--Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact; increase application and capability _..... .......... 969, 1022, 1098, 1280, 1304, 2426, 2988 SB 334--Motor Vehicles with Flashing Lights; additional exemptions for red lights . ....... 969, 1268, 1346, 1483, 1500, 2535, 2989 SB 335--Civil Defense Act; political subdivisions authorized to acquire temporary housing sites for disaster victims ...._........_............... .............. 970, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1304 SB 336--Supervisor of Purchases; obtain goods from State agencies when certified ............... 970, 1468, 1550, 1639, 1668, 2978, 2989 SB 337--Cherokee County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ... .............. ......................-----------970, 1092, 1276, 1350 SB 338--Cherokee County Superior Court Clerk; assistants, compensation ... .......................... . .-- 970, 1092, 1276, 1350 SB 339--Warranty Deeds; grantee's address required ........ ..1017, 1470, 1558, 1724, 1731 SB 340--Court Reporters; change compensation ... ____ ..._........_......_. .....1017 SB 341--Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; change provisions relating to local units and capital outlay funds .--.......-........ ............ ._..._... ._....... ... .. 1017 SB 342--Commercial Fishing Boats; confiscation and license revocation provisions ._........ .--.-- 1017, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1773, 2641, 2988 SB 343--Claims Against Counties; change time for property tax credit claims ........... ............. 1017, 1714, 1717, 1822, 1827 SB 344--Bleckley County Commissioner; expenses ....... .... .. .... ......... 1017, 1342, 1476, 1565, 1994, 2988 SB 345--Hospitalization of Mentally 111; provide for hearings .............. .. .......... ..... ..-1017, 1094, 1271, 1363, 1421 SB 346--Marijuana Possession; change penalty for third conviction . .. .. ..... ......... ... ----1084, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1695 SB 347--Area Planning and Development Associations; provide for members, duties ...... ... ............... .. . .. 1084 SB 348--Billiard Rooms; Sunday operation, certain cases .... . ...... ... 1084 SB 349--Motor Contract Carriers; change certain definitions ........... ..... . ......_... . 1084, 1473, 1550, 1724, 1733, 2563, 2989 SB 350--Landscape Architects; revise regulation and licensing ........... ...............\.. ........ ...... ........1085, 2233, 2234 SB 351--Secondary Security Deeds; define service charges ...... ....... ...... 1085, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1502, 2342, 2988 SB 352--Driving Permits; issued after license revocation, certain cases - --.___. .--___._._..--_______. ..._._.... --... ... 1085 SB 353--Off-Road Motor Vehicles; regulate operation .. -.1085, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1777 SB 354--Fulton County Tax Commissioner; duties relating to Atlanta .. ........ ......... .......... ....._.... .. ...... ...... 1085 SB 355--Real Estate Commission; prohibited from setting in-class hours for license requirements ....... ..... . 1085, 1605, 1607, 1724, 1735, 1784 SB 356--Nurse Anesthetists; change provisions . . 1086, 1469, 1555, 1639, 1669 SB 357--DeKalb County; relating to signs on residential property . ...... ....'. 1086, 1715, 1719, 1806, 2562, 2989 3094 INDEX SB 358--Baldwin County; teachers, sick leave _________________ 1255, 1465, 1560, 2044 SB 359--Professional Engineering and Land Surveying; revise laws, create State board _.-.._.._----___-._--1255, 2006 SB 360--Contracts; must be in writing for certain services . ...._.._........._..._.. 1255, 1465, 1556, 1639, 1670 SB 361--Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; enact __________________________________ 1338, 1473, 1550, 1639, 1671, 2563, 2989 SB 362--Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title; change procedures for mechanics' liens _____________...._..._...... 1338, 1473, 1557, 1724, 1737, 2978, 2988 SB 363--City of Powder Springs; change corporate limits________ _______......... 1338, 1466, 1562, 1617, 2537, 2616, 2989 SB 364--City of Kennesaw; election and terms of mayor and councilmen _____ _________ 1338, 1466, 1562, 1617, 2393, 2988 SB 365--Sheriff's Fees; change ... 1338, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1673 SB 366--Credit Life and Accident Insurance; provisions for approval, rules and regulations _________________________.. .._ __ _.__1338 SB 367--Invasion of Privacy; change provisions relating to eavesdropping and surveillance _________________ 1339, 1470, 1558, 1639, 1674 SB 368--Wages Due Upon Death of Employee; increase amount allowed without administration.---- ._______1339, 1470, 1555, 1639, 1678, 2564, 2597, 2989 SB 369--Chatham County Probate Court Judge; compensation .______..______..________ 1459, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2394, 2496, 2988 SB 370--Evidence; admissibility of expert testimony, certain conditions __________________________ 1459, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1910, 2046 SB 371--Medical Injury Compensation Commission; create ____________ ______-1459 SB 372--Medical Consent Law; prohibit recovery against physicians, certain cases ________________1459, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1910 SB 373--Medical Injuries; limitations in damage cases against physicians _________________ ______________..... ._..___.__ _....._ 1460 SB 374--Atlanta; school bus drivers, health requirements ___________________________ ................1460, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1911, 2976, 2989 SB 375--State Commission on Aging; create ...... ___._ ._____. .... 1460, 1605, 1608 SB 376--Conservators for Aged Persons; provide powers and duties ._____._ __,___-___ 1460 SB 377--Casualty Insurance; mandatory agreements for apportionment ______________________________________ 1542, 1604, 1609, 1724, 1754, 2450, 2989 SB 378--Laws Declared Unconstitutional; State pay court costs _____.._.__-___..1542 SB 379--Spalding County Commissioners; personnel, clerical assistants __________ 1543, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2393, 2988 SB 380--Development Authorities Law; revise, redefine certain terms _____________ ____1543, 1715, 1718, 1822, 1828 SB 381--City of Marietta; corporate limits, civil service board members ___________________________ 1543, 1715, 1719, 1807, 2535, 2643, 2680, 2990 INDEX 3095 SB 382--Bryan County Commissioners; election ...-------------- ..... 1543, 1715, 1720, 1807, 2394, 2988 SB 383--Courts of Inquiry; allow unsworn statement.......... ..._._.......1543, 2006 SB 384--City of Gordon; mayor and aldermen, election and terms ---- ----------------.1544, 1715, 1720, 1813, 2281, 2988 SB 385--Veterans Education Reorganization Act; provide for exemption from physical education in college .----------------------.1544 SB 386--Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen; licensing, take exam three times per year .--..--____._._. 1544, 1605, 1607, 1724, 1739 SB 387--Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; powers and duties ... ....................1599, 1716, 1722, 1812, 2537, 2543, 2989 SB 388--Quality of Life Council for Children and Youth; create .._._._.._......_...__................... .. 1599, 1800, 1802, 1905, 1913 SB 389--Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights Act; enact . ......................................1599, 1717, 1718, 1822, 1829 SB 390--Dodge County Education Board; referendum relating to election of members......... 1599, 1716, 1722, 1812, 2976, 2990 SB 391--Columbus Hospital Authority; create ................. 1707, 1886, 1895, 2023 SB 392--Tax Collectors; receive payments in night deposit boxes or by electronic fund transfer system ...... .............................1707, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2278, 2290 SB 393--Evans County Multi-City Water and Sewerage Authority; create ............... 1708, 1886, 1896, 2022, 2535, 2989 SB 394--State Personnel Board; provide health insurance plan for school employees ......... ... 1708, 1889, 1895, 2046, 2065, 2564, 2573, 2990 SB 395--Municipal Electric Authority; declared instrumentality of the State .. ......................... 1708, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1914,2447,2989 SB 396--Atlanta Police Department; establish promotional system . ................... ................. ... . 1708, 1888, 1902, 2017 SB 397--Litter Control Law; discarded automobiles considered litter .. .......................................1708, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2066 SB 398--Pulton County, governmental immunity waived, case of Sosby, Avery, Skinner and Cox . .... ........... ... ........ .1708, 1888, 1902, 2017, 2562, 2989 SB 399--General Assembly; reapportion Senate districts 25 and 45 . .............. ... . ................. ....... .... 1708 SB 400--House Trailers; prohibit riding in if towed on highways ...................1868, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2067, 2979, 2989 SB 401--Lien Holders, Mortgaged Property; provide for payment at time of sale ........................................... ................1868 SB 402--Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; change provisions relating to preschool education .................... 1868 SB 403--Consumer Protection; unlawful for reporting company agent to enter residence without prior invitation from occupant .........................................._.....----....-----.1868 SB 404--Structural Pest Control Act; amend to allow restrictions by cities and counties ...... .......... ......... .. . . . -----1869 3096 INDEX SB 405--Health Clubs; right of cancellation in body improvement courses ....._..._.... ..........._. -------- -- ------1869 SB 406--DeKalb County Oglethorpe Housing Foundation Act; change name ______ ........._.. .......1878, 2004, 2013, 2247, 2535, 2989 SB 407--Insurance; treatment for alcoholism required in group health and nonprofit hospital service contracts .... .. ...... ... 1996 SB 408--Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act; change definitions, certain provisions ..... .................__..........____.............___....._.__.....__......1997, 2349, 2355 SB 409--Chatham County; capital improvement projects rejected by voters ------------------------------------ -- 1997 SB 410--Transportation Department; assume liability for ports and harbors ---------- ..---.,,.....----.-.._.---- ._..... ---- -- 2229 INDEX 3097 SENATE RESOLUTIONS SR 1--Senate Rules; adopt ....._-.._....._.............._..........._.._..._......._.._._.... ................16 SR 2--Notifying House that Senate has convened ....__.._ _...._. .. --_._.-- - ...24 SR 3--Senate Committees and Employees .--___.___.._ .. ...... __ ._... ......24, 48, 64 SR 4--General Assembly; change sessions and procedures .......... --______ .......... ......._...._.62, 113, 125, 146, 147, 151, 171 SR 5--Senator from District 43; relative to ........ ......_............ _____ 49 SR 6--Honorable Lester G. Maddox; present Bible and gavel ......... _ 51 SR 7--Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government; change membership __ ........ __ _____ ....... 87, 95, 114, 126, 131, 2976, 2990 SR 8--Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government; abolish __________ ---87, 95, 114, 126, 132 SR 9--Dr. John Horace (Jack) Henderson; regrets at passing _ .... 63 SR 10--Alva L. Haywood; commend ___....._...__.________________.. ________ _________ _ 64 SR 11--Chatham County Utility Services Authority; create ___.__..___.. ___________................ _______.................... __._...__87, 160, 202, 261 SR 12--Constitutional Convention; General Assembly provide by law ________________87, 125, 145, 166, 184, 212, 213, 242, 319, 320 SR 13--Martin Luther King, Jr.; honoring memory of ______________ ,,_______ ...... 67 SR 14--University System of Georgia; no tuition for certain senior citizens . ..... .--_._.. ____________ _ _________ _____ __ ._ 88 SR 15--Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government; change membership-- _________ 94 SR 16--J. I. Clements; regrets at passing _..................... ............................_.... .89 SR 17--Ronnie Ted Shiflett; commend .............................. ________ ______ __ 89 SR 18--Senate Rules; amend relating to pages __ ___________ . 94,199,286 SR 19--Henry County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials ........... ......_.._._.._... .. .......... _____ . 94,130 SR 20--Spalding County; governing authority fix salary of certain officials ..... .----_.....----_ ..... ... .. 94, 130 SR 21--Judicial Nominating Commission; provide for .... ._..............._.............. _______ _______ 111, 198, 256, 320, 326 SR 22--"Officer Friendly" Program; create ............... _______ .. ________ 111, 160, 241 SR 23--"Love Bug" Infestation; relative to __ ............. . ..__ ....Ill, 427, 433 SR 24--Seventeenth Annual Georgia Mayors' Day; tribute to mayors of State ---_ ............. ...._...... ______ _______ . .... 117 SR 25--New State Personnel Board; create . . . . 121, 253, 317, 358, 433, 447, 1337, 1361, 1782 SR 26--Honorable Hugh M. Gillis; commend _____ ... __ ..... _ 126 SR 27--Constitutional Amendments; provide procedures for initiative petition .. . __ ______ ______ ___ _ ____122 SR 28--Equal Rights Amendment; ratify _ ___ --122, 427, 486, 524, 533, 535 SR 29--Alfred G. Oliver; regrets at passing ______ ....... .................. . 126 SR 30--Honorable Jay Carroll Cox; commend _____ __ _ _. 126 SR 31--General Assembly Salaries; no change during terms ...... ________ _ _ _________ ........141, 310, 348, 434, 465, 492, 493 SR 32--National Guard Retirement; benefits ... ... ....__.............. .. 141 SR 33--State Education Board; change composition ...... ______ _ 141, 309 SR 34--Homestead Exemption; increase for certain disabled veterans .................. ..................... ............141, 252, 317, 358, 404 SR 35--Major General Ralph T. Holland; joint session to hear _____ __ _______ _ .... . _ ___ _ . 142, 161, 163, 218 3098 INDEX SR 36--Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Fluctuation Study Commission; create .._... .._.........._. 157, 199, 256, 320, 330, 2426, 2438, 2990 SR 37--Public Service Commission; change terms of office --------------------.------------157, 484, 520, 563, 579 SR 38--West Georgia Tollway; urge continuation of work studies --------------------...-----------157, 255, 273, 2975 SR 39--Handicapped Veteran; increase homestead exemption to $17,500 . -- .. - _._.._. 157, 198, 256, 320, 357, 407 SR 40--Montgomery County; conveyance of State property to --------------------------194, 281, 484, 520, 563, 581 SR 41--Protective Devices for Railroad Crossings; installation --.....---------.--------------..----------194, 311, 319, 967 SR 42--Ad Valorem Tax; exempt property used for non-profit home for aged ....._....................._.. .---- 194, 253, 317, 358, 407 SR 43--Natural Resources Department; urged to study water supply and water use --------------194, 310, 319 SR 44--Venue of Civil Actions; third-party practices .......... 249, 595, 667, 751 SR 45--President Gerald Ford's Visit to Georgia; relative to ... ............_..._..241 SR 46--Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; program of indemnification __________ .._______. ... 249, 978, 1026, 1110, 1117 SR 47--Ronnie Millsap; commend ___..._____ . -- -------- --__________________________ 273 SR 48--Grand Juries Study Committee; create __.._______.__..._________. 249, 595, 2881 SR 49--County Correctional Institutions; urge use for State prisoners ....._..___._____._._____________.______... ----------------249, 483, 492 SR 50--Crime Involving Dangerous Weapon; minimum sentence. ..___. ....305 SR 51--High School Student Voter Registration; relative to ._____..__..___._______..._.___________._______._._.____._... ......................SOS, 426, 433 SR 52--Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds ... ................_._..._...-....._._......_...__.,,-...._._..--........--.._..S06 SR 53--Certain Mentally 111 Persons; relative to ........_._.....__._......... 306, 427, 431 SR 54--Senate Rules; amend relating to open meetings.......---.-.. .... ... -249, 310, 320, 359, 414 SR 55--Mrs. Jean Sage Jones; regrets at passing ._.._....._............._... .......... 273 SR 56--Mrs. Margaret Jones Roddenbery; regrets at passing.............. -----273 SR 57--Health Laws Study Committee; create ... ._.... .. ._..._. --------------306, 427, 486, 524, 536, 2979, 2990 SR 58--Ad Valorem Tax; classification and assessment of inventory comprising tangible personal property .. .. ....... ....... .. ......._..... ...... ......306, 1091, 1273, 1363, 1407 SR 59--Ad Valorem Tax for Schools; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds._......._......... .............. ---306, 1799, 1803, 1905, 1915 SR 60--Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption for 62 years olds, certain income --------------- -- .------------306, 1799, 1804, 1905, 1918 SR 61--Mrs. Betty J. Lewis; commend ---- _.............. ......___....._._....... 433 SR 62--Garden Room of Georgia Plaza Park; utilization ........____......------..----__......._......_._.........__...---.-307, 665, 688 SR 63--Mrs. Melba R. Williams; member Elections Board ...... _._... -----.----.--------.--------------..-..... 307, 665, 1138 SR 64--Real Property; separate class for tax purposes ----------...-------- 307 SR 65--Constitution Revision Commission; create --------..------...-- __..... . -.307, 666, 730, 814, 952 SR 66--Black History Week; recognizing ..... . .... 307, 428, 433 SR 67--Bills in General Assembly; two readings in each House prior to passage .... .................... -----340, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1577, 1582 INDEX 3099 SR 68--State School Readiness Testing Study Committee; create ... ..............340, 482, 520, 563, 582 SR 69--World Pood Crisis; relating to______ ______________________ 340, 665, 730, 814, 952 SR 70--Honorable Hines L. Brantley; commend ___.___...------.___.__..._.____------- 357 SR 71--Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund, Subsequent Injury; establish _.......____--___ ________________________________________._---------_--340 SR 72--Jack Woodall; commend __...-------- ..._ 357 SR 73--Public Service Commission; change terms of office.------.--.-------.340 SR 74--National Vocational Education Week; relative to __________ _ ... 357 SR 75--Dr. Claude Purcell; recognizing outstanding service to Georgia .----........------.....----------------.....--.---- __----357 SR 76--Program for Eradication of Fire Ants; encourage continuation ...........--....._...----.--.._...--..------------. ..----421, 661, 688 SR 77--Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; oversee operations of Development Authority.---..421, 666, 730, 814, 954 SR 78--Agrirama Development Authority Overview Committee; expenditure of $5,000 annually....... ..... ________421, 1265, 1346, 1483, 1503 SR 79--Honorable Paul E. Caswell; commend _______________________________________ _ 523 SR 80--Honorable John R. Harvey; commend --.--------------.----... 524 SR 81--Georgia Productivity Center; designate Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech _____ ....----.--...... .......... 546 SR 82--Mobile Homes; separate class of property for taxation, provide for assessment __. _________________ __ 546, 1266, 1346, 1483, 1504 SR 83--Heard County; homestead exemption_____ _________ _ 590, 796, 981, 1039 SR 84--Baldwin County; conveyance of property to George E. Youngblood ________....___ 590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1119, 2979, 2989 SR 85--Baldwin County; conveyance of property to George E. Youngblood .....___ ___________________.590, 978, 1026, 1110, 1120, 2979, 2989 SR 86--Clean Air Act; urge Congress to maintain current automotive emission requirements ___________ ... ....... 590, 666, 730, 814, 960 SR 87--Coach Roger Kaiser; commend _______________________________________ ____________688 SR 88--First Baptist Church, Swainsboro, Georgia; congratulating ________ 688 SR 89--Downtown Savannah Authority; delete from Constitution ..... ________________ ___________________.........657, 796, 979, 1040 SR 90--Frankie Dubberly; commend .._.. ...... ............ -------- 650 SR 91--Commission to Study Equal Rights; create ________ __________________ _______________________________ 657, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1578 SR 92--Mr. Alien K. O'Neal; regrets at passing _____________ _.__ _________ 688 SR 93--Georgia Spinal Health Day; designate ______ _ _____ ... 688 SR 94--Minority Representation on State Boards; support Governor's policy .... .. ......-- . --------..... _________ ____657, 1343, 1479 SR 95--Gordon Junior College; recognizing and commending faculty ...------_ --------_----.__ ....... .--..... 689 SR 96--Junk Yards and Outdoor Advertising; regulation of ......----------.719, 1891, 1893, 2046, 2068, 2979, 2990 SR 97--Fulton County; homestead exemption, change defintion of income _____ _____________________________ 719, 1843, 2453, 2460, 2661 SR 98--President's School Lunch Program; opposition ____________ 719, 796, 813 SR 99--State Insect; honeybee designated .. 719, 1343, 1474, 1576, 1580, 2979,2990 SR 100--Fox Theater; relative to ... ________719, 1344, 1474, 1576, 1582, 2979, 2990 SR 101--Mrs. Grace T. Hamilton; commend __________________ ______________ ............737 SR 102--Public Programs to Combat Hunger; provide for __ ______ .___ ______ 719 SR 103--Office of Constitutional Review; create _ ......... _ 719 3100 INDEX SR 104--Education Department; urge sick leave plan ---------------------------789, 1469, 1550, 1639, 1679 SR 105--Coosa High Eagles Marching Band; commend --------------------737 SR 106--Reverend James P. Wesberry; commend ... .._.........._.... .. ........._... ----737 SR 107--Public Service Commission; appeals and reviews go to Supreme Court----. ........._...... ..789, 1342, 1474, 1576, 1583, 1639, 1640 SR 108--Chatham County; easement through State property . .----789, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1512, 1876, 1983 SR 109--Berrien County; conveyance of property ._......._......._....... ......... 789, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1409, 2448, 2990 SR 110--Berrien County; conveyance of property _._........._._._.......... ....... 790, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1410, 2450, 2990 SR 111--Honorable Zell Miller; wishing Happy Birthday---- ... ....................923 SR 112--General Assembly; permit donation of surplus books to non-profit organizations ........._..__............. 970, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1584 SR 113--Ad Valorem Tax; cities and counties may grant exemptions for certain land use - ......... ... ...._......-_.......... 970, 1267, 1347, 1483, 1516 SR 114--Senate Standing Committee on Retirement; conduct studies ___.______..___-__--__--... ..---------------------------971, 1344, 1479 SR 115--Fulton County Transportation Study Committee; create ......._.._._.___.._...._..........._._._._............. 971, 1467, 1550, 1639, 1680 SR 116--Cities and Counties; obtain federal disaster loans __.._....._........ 971, 1022, 1099, 1280, 1305, 2426, 2989 SR 117--WBRO Radio; commend.................... ........._.._.__.._.........................._.._.. 984 SR 118--Joseph Wall Tedder; regrets at passing ..... ----------------------984 SR 119--Agricultural Research Study Committee; create .... .... 1018, 1717, 2881 SR 120--Death Penalty Laws; urge U. S. Supreme Court rule on constitutionality-............................ ....---- ----.. 1018, 1343,1479 SR 121--Motor Fuel Tax; relative to proposed federal increase --------.---- ----------------. .------1018, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1740 SR 122--Collective Bargaining by Public Employees; committee to study --------. .... ----.----------. . 1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1585, 1591 SR 123--Committee to Study Power Plant Siting; create-.---- ...... ......,,----....... ----.. --.1018,1343,1475,1576,1585 SR 124--Committee to Study Driver Education; create--.. .. ....... .,,----.... .... ...1018, 1343, 1475, 1576, 1586 SR 125--Honorable James A. Williamson; regrets at passing .... ,, ..... ---1052 SR 126--Share the Work Program; request Governor to take action . - .... .. .---------------- ... . ._.._._._..... 1018, 1343, 1479 SR 127--Commission to Study Georgia Tax Revision; create ... . ..... ..------------. .... ... ....-1012, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1587 SR 128--Committee to Study Health Maintenance Organization; create .... ..---- ..----------.......----... -- ----1018, 1609, 1724, 1741 SR 129--Pecan Pie; designate State Pie .... . ....--. ........---- --------1086 SR 130--Human Resources Department; relative to need for organizational changes-------.-- .------...----.. ..----.1255, 1469, 1480 SR 131--County Education Boards; members elected-------.-. .......----..----..1255 SR 132--Superior Court Grand Jurors; General Assembly provide for _...--------. . ------.------. ..... .. .------------..... .1256, 1471 SR 133--Peach County; urge President declare disaster area - -- 1339, 1468, 1480 SR 134--Robert M. Stiles; regrets at passing --------. . .... - 1331 SR 135--Honorable Preston B. Lewis; denominating as judge of certain court ... ... ... ----___...__... ..--------... - .... .......... ...... ... .1333 INDEX 3101 SR 136--Senate Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government; urged to study unemployment compensation ....._......_...._.._._.._......._ .....__ 1339, 1606, 1723 SR 137--Senator Virginia Shapard; appreciation to-------__--------- ...... _ 1359 SR 138--Fort Gillem; urge Veterans Administration to acquire acreage for national cemetery_____.___________ __________________ 1339, 1468, 1480 SR 139--Committee to Study Preeport Tax; create ____________ __________________ 1339, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2989 SR 140--Committee to Study Blue Laws; create__ _________ __________________ _..______1339, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1744, 2979, 2990 SR 141--Pox Theater Postage Stamp; urge Postal Service issue ____________________________________________ _________ ____1460, 1606, 1723 SR 142--Natural Resources Department; urged to investigate matters relating to trout streams.______.___ _ _. __________ _______1460, 2007, 2074 SR 143--James L. Gillis, Sr.; relative to _______________ ____________________ ___________ 1480 SR 144--Dougherty and Lee Counties; conveyance of property ___________ 1544, 1606, 1609,1724, 1822, 1830, 2948, 2949, 2984, 2990 SR 145--Cotton Farmers; require government help . . . ________________________ _ ____..__1544, 1714, 1718, 1822, 1832 SR 146--Veterans; academic requirements in colleges ... _________ 1544, 1716, 1718, 1822, 1833 SR 147--Cedartown First Baptist Church Youth Choir; commend- .... . 1535 SR 148--Baldwin County; conveyance of certain real property ________________________________________________ _1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922 SR 149--Honorable Howard Overby; commending ... ____..__.._________,___ ____________ 1698 SR 150--Senate Standing Rules Committee; study question of ethics code for Senators ._.__________._____..___________.._..________._. ...... 1600, 2923, 2928 SR 151--Jenkins County; conveyance of certain real property __________________________ 1600, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1922, 2886, 2900, 2990 SR 152--Atlanta; homestead exemptions, annual filing not required .........._......__.. ....._..._.......__............._._.__......_................ _ __._1600 SR 153--Honorable Floyd Hudgins; wishing Happy Birthday ___ ....... 1698 SR 154--Georgia Life Magazine; commend _________________ _ __________________ ....... 1651 SR 155--Honorable Harry C. Jackson; commend .................._....... ........ --1646 SR 156--Senator Roy Barnes; congratulating on birthday _______ ........... 1698 SR 157--Grady County; lease of certain real property _______________________________________ ___.___.___.________1709, 1801, 1804, 1905, 1942 SR 158--Farmers Home Administration; urge appropriation of additional funds ._..... ... _____________________________________ _____ 1792, 2231, 2252 SR 159--Senate Standing Human Resources Committee; studies of welfare and public assistance __________ ............ _______ 1792, 2006, 2074 SR 160--Committee to Study Discriminatory Laws; create ___._.-_____..--______.---______.-.--_________ ____ ______ 1709, 1802, 2881 SR 161--Ad Valorem Tax; homestead exemption, certain 62 year olds 1709 SR 162--Mrs. Joyce Remion McDowell; commend _____ _____ _ _____ ___.1866 SR 163--Chattooga County Tax Commissioner; disposition of fees ___________________ _________________ ,.______1792, 1888, 1901, 2042, 2394, 2988 SR 164--H. M. Stewart; commend _______________________ .________. ...... 1806 SR 165--Bernice Brown McCullar; commend ___________ _______ .... 1806 SR 166--Honorable Canter Brown, Jr.; commend ----_-_____--_______ ________ ____1806 SR 167--Adjournment of General Assembly; March 13 to March 18 ______________________ ...._._._........_._.__..._... ...................... .....1831, 1850 SR 168--Atlanta Board of Education; relative to____._.____.________ __,--_---- _ 1869, 1888, 1901, 2041, 2976, 2990 3102 INDEX SR 169--General Assembly; legislative process open and accessible to public .. . 1869, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2282 SR 170--Miss Lynn Miller; congratulating-... ..... .........1984, 2228 SR 171--John Henry Lane, Jr. Bridge; designate in Wayne County ..................1878, 2009, 2253, 2284, 2979, 2990 SR 172--Junk Yards and Outdoor Advertising; relative to federal laws on-.. .. .--. ------ --..-1878, 2009, 2253, 2285 SR 173--Senate Intern Program; commend ----.------..----.--.------.--.----2074 SR 174--Honorable Earl Cheek; commend ...... ........_........... ....._._................ 1984 SR 175--Inviting Certain People to Appear Before Senate ........... ........2079 SR 176--Jessie and Judy Sampley; congratulating on birth of daughter .................. ........_.................._.._..._..................... ..... --2074 SR 177--Haralson County Rebelettes; commend .........._............._._.. ......_...2252 SR 178--Claxton High Tigers Basketball Team; commend ............_..----.. 2366 SR 179--Claxton-Evans County Recreation Basketball Team; commend .---- ........ ........... ......--... _ 2365 SR 180--Claxton-Evans County Recreation Department Junior Boys Basketball Team; commend ...................... ...... . ...2365 SR 181--Statesboro Recreation Department Class B Junior Boys Basketball Team; commend ......_......... ........ ... 2365 SR 182--Statesboro Recreation Department Senior Boys Basketball Team; commend ..................... . .... ..... 2366 SR 183--Steve Polk; commend ...........-..._. .................................... ..2366 SR 184--Roberts O. Bennett; commend ... ............. 2366 SR 185--Ed Johnson; commend ... --. ...2366 SR 186--Senate Resolution 3; amend relating to Assistant Administration Floor Leaders . ......... 2343, 2923, 2929 SR 187--Republic of China; urge U. S. not compromise security .. ........ .................... ....2343, 2923, 2929 SR 188--Senator Henry McDowell; relative to .... .... ......... ............. ....... 2334 SR 189--Sam Wallace; wishing speedy recovery __.. .................. .. .......... 2366 SR 190--Emanuel County Easter Seal Society; commend ............. ..2366 SR 191--Mrs. Susan Hayward Charkley; regrets at passing . ...... ........... 2433 SR 192--Don Herring; commend and express appreciation to ....................2420 SR 193--Telephone Center Ladies; appreciation to ....................__._____._._----.2494 SR 194--Honorable Downing Musgrove; relative to ........................_--. 2433 SR 195--William Lynn Thompson; commend ...................... ....................... 2433 SR 196--Adjournment of General Assembly; March 21 to March 24 ......... ....... .............. .......... ...2442, 2445 SR 197--Committee to Study Energy Production; create ......... 2451, 2923, 2929 SR 198--Senate Members; wishing happy birthday ... ... . .. ... ...... 2911 SR 199--Justices of the Peace; commend ...................... .. ...... ......... 2494 SR 200--Life Sentence; must serve 30 years before parole . .... ... ----2643 SR 201--Life Sentence for Murder Conviction; must serve 30 years before parole ....._............. .. ................... ----2643 SR 202--Life Sentence for Rape; must serve 30 years before parole ......... __...........__..............._ ....... .... ...... .... 2644 SR 203--Life Sentence for Kidnapping; must serve 30 years before parole ..... ......... .......... -- .._.-...----....--....... ... 2644 SR 204--Life Sentence for Armed Robbery; must serve 30 years before parole ........... ......... ......... ............. ..2644 SR 205--Life Sentence for Aircraft Hijacking; must serve 30 years before parole ....... ........... ............ . ...... 2644 SR 206--Life Sentence for Sodomy; must serve 30 years before parole ..-- --.----------------.....---.. ..2644 INDEX 3103 SR 207--Bruce B. Baker; commend .......___.----_. 2639 SR 208--His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales; extending invitation to .__._.._._........_..__..__ .....2882 SR 209--Pinewood Christian Academy Patriots' Basketball Team; commend _..._..._...........___....._____________...________________ 2639 SR 210--American Legion Post 140 of Atlanta; commend ______.............._..__._.._........_.._......_._......_........... 2639 SR 211--"George Ford Day" in Columbus; April 18 ._......_.............._...._..... 2639 SR 212--Paul Davis; commend _______.. ....._........... -...................... .2639 SR 213--Douglas D. Salyers; commend ................._._........_...._............... ..2639 SR 214--Committee to Study Mental Retardation; create . . ...... .... 2645 SR 215--Georgia Agricultural Coliseum in Tifton; recognizing need for .---_-..-. .----.. 2645 SR 216--Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems; providing for investigation of ... ..-.-... 2645, 2923, 2929 SR 217--Mrs. Frances Ashman; commend .. ___...___._,,___.._ ..____.__.___.__..__.......__.2882 SR 218--Pat Jarvis; relative to ...... ________________ _______________________ 2911 SR 219--Miss Candy Thompson; commend .... _____...._____________. ..........2639 SR 220--Watermelon Seed Spitting; relative to ................... .. ............ ....... 2912 SR 221--Committee to Study Health Education; create ________ 2645, 2923, 2929 SR 222--Honorable Walter B. Smith, Jr.; wish Happy Birthday ________________________________ ............... 2882 SR 223--Honorable Robert A. Deyton; commend ........................................ 2882 SR 224--Honorable Harold R. Banke; commend _________________ 2882 SR 225--Honorable Joseph B. Mundy; commend _......._____________ 2882 SR 226--Honorable Milton D. Worsham; commend _________ ................2882 SR 227--Honorable Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh; commend _______ .......... 2882 SR 228--Honorable John C. Foster; commend __ . ............_......._._._... .2882 SR 229--Honorable Robert H. Bell; commend . ________________________ .. ..2882 SR 230--Kenneth Mitchell; commend ____.._-__.._______________._. ______________________.2882 SR 231--Committee to Study Food Stamp Program; create ___... 2645, 2923, 2929 SR 232--Committee to Study Alcoholic Rehabilitation Facilities; create ....... 2645, 2923, 2929 SR 233--Minimum Compensation for County Officials; relative to legislation requiring . ___ __________________________ 2645, 2923, 2930 SR 234--Macon and Bibb County Governments; urge legislation to merge ..._..........._________________..-____._____ 2646, 2923, 2930 SR 235--Tornado Which Struck Atlanta Area; relative to _________.... ...... 2912 SR 236--Tony Mathews; commend ....... _ 2912 SR 237--Mrs. Alma Simmons; commend _.._......_________.._..........._.___________.._._______ 2928 SR 238--Honorable Zell Miller; commend _________________________________ ....2970 SR 239--Adjournment Sine Die; relative to _______ ______________ 2973, 2984 3104 INDEX PART III HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HB 1--Ad Valorem Property Tax Paid; income tax rebate .-.-.....-._.._-................1599, 1604, 2232, 2235, 2586, 2643, 2853, 2885, 2896, 2920, 2938 HB 2--Supplemental Appropriation; to Offender Rehabilitation Department ._......._.............._.......90, 94, 124, 145, 166, 186 HB 4--Motor Vehicles; unlawful to change odometer readings ___.___._._..__._______.___.___.___.545, 549, 666, 730, 814, 985, 987 HB 6--City of Fairmount; new charter ___________________._......._.. 90, 94, 160, 201, 258 HB 10--Law Practice; change punishment for unlawful practice .............._..............._.._..__......119, 122, 254, 317, 358, 409 HB 12--Malpractice by Public Official; abolish unsworn statement before grand jury ___________.__..___._...______..___.___.___.134, 142, 254, 318, 358, 410 HB 13--Interlocutory Appeals; procedure for ...._. 336, 340, 1470, 1558, 2366, 2368, 2411 HB 15--Teachers' Retirement System; benefits, 35 years' service ___.____._..___.__.._._.__..1053, 1086, 1717, 1719, 1822, 1834, 2229 HB 16--Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; provide for optional coverages ___..____._..______________..________...._._.90, 95, 113, 125, 146, 150 HB 17--Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; additional definitions _..._..._...._...._.___.___.134, 142, 551, 604, 689, 699, 2340, 2383, 2446, 2497, 2555, 2642, 2686, 2806, 2848, 2981 HB 18--Property Insurance; available to qualified applicants ___________._____._..____________.______________....____119, 122, 198, 257, 320, 329 HB 19--Flint Judicial Circuit Superior Court; add judge ........1122, 1134, 1342, 1475, 1576, 1588 HB 20--Motor Vehicles; unlawful to alter suspension system ._.._______________.____.______.___..__.___.________1082, 1086, 1473, 1550, 1822, 1836 HB 21--Probate of Will; proof by one witness ._..............__._419, 421, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1065 HB 27--Alcoholism Treatment; change effective date of 1974 Act .................__._...__._....._..._.715, 721, 1023, 1099, 1280, 1310 HB 28--Unemployment Compensation; change provisions __..____107, 111, 124, 146, 166, 187 HB 29--Supplemental Appropriation; to Labor Department for unemployment _______.___._______.___.__.1456, 1462, 1605, 1607, 2435, 2436 HB 30--Unemployment Compensation Law; increase maximum weekly amounts ___.__..__.._._.____.__._____..._._____________119, 122, 143, 162, 204, 244 HB 31--Georgia Municipal Electric Authority; create _......._.......__.._..._...__..__.._...__..336, 341, 596, 667, 752, 1016, 1121, 1141, 1245, 1331, 1337 HB 32--Atlanta; elections, change time for closing polls __..---_._._...__-__._.___-..........-.-........1253, 1260, 1467, 1551, 1822, 1837 HB 35--Fulton County Civil Court; appeals to Appellate Division __..._..._............................_.....__.........._._..._.._..__..........._..190, 195, 1092 HB 36--Foreclosure Proceedings; notice of intent to sell ._...-.._.....-.......-_...__..190, 195, 978, 1026, 1110, 1135, 1246, 1327, 1362, 1369, 1397, 1470 HB 39--Legislation Changing Compensation of State Officials; fiscal note required _.......__.._..............._...336, 341, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2289 INDEX 3105 HB 40--Credit; discrimination on sex, race, religion or marital status prohibited _._.____.___.__586, 592, 1604, 1609, 2884, 2904, 2980 HB 41--Boat Safety Act; relating to sales and identification of life jackets ____....___.___.___._._____._____-.___.___.1014, 1019, 1471, 1554, 1724, 1745 HB 42--Terrell County Probate Court Judge; compensation ............._...._.___..._.....__..___.....___............._._.90, 9B, 160, 201, 258 HB 44--Taxes, License Fees Overpaid; provide for refunds ....._.._..._.._..._._.........___..._.._......_._.1014, 1019, 1467, 1551, 1905, 1971 HB 47--Eminent Domain; compensation of special master in proceedings __.._...._._......_....._..._.......107, 112, 198, 257, 320, 331, 420, 510 HB 48--Municipal Home Rule Act; amend relating to salary of elective members ______..___._______.._...__.___.___.190, 195, 481, 520, 563, 606, 607 HB 49--Human Resources Department; administer State grants to hospitals .... 2220, 2222, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2502 HB 53--State Boxing Commission; create ...._._.........336, 341, 1468, 1551, 1639, 1681, 1790 HB 54--Adequate Program for Education (APEG); change beginning age for school ____,,__._..._..............________.______________________.153, 157 HB 57--Early County State Court Judge; compensation ___.__._____106, 112, 160, 201, 259 HB 58--Early County Tax Commissioner compensation ._..__.________._________.___.__.__._______________.__..____106, 112, 160, 201, 259 HB 59--Early County Coroner; compensation ......_.........106, 112, 160, 201, 259 HB 61--Corporations; reduce penalty for late filing of reports ........ .._....,,,,.. 243, 249, 1889, 1894, 2500, 2503 HB 62--Miller County Superior Court; change terms _._...__.._..........._____...._..._..__._......-_.___.243, 250, 1024, 1099, 1280, 1309 HB 67--Utilities; notation of rates required periodically on billing __..____,,_.____,,_._..._._.__................. 963, 973, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1518, 1705 HB 69--Elections; change time for candidates to qualify for party nomination ............_...65S, 658, 1023, 1099, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1364 HB 71--Albany-Dougherty County Payroll Development Authority; redefine terms _.......-...__..........___.___.....106, 112, 160, 201, 260 HB 74--Jury Duty Exemption; change provisions for women ......_..............._.............511, 514, 978, 1026, 1110, 1125, 1494, 1497, 1707, 1725, 2342, 2406 HB 75--Abuse of Governmental Office; influencing witnesses unlawful ..........._........_..... 118, 123, 254, 318, 358, 411 HB 76--District Attorneys; represent plaintiff on public assistance in support cases .....__.........1245, 1260, 1605, 1608, 2366, 2368 HB 79--Ben Hill County Commissioners; provide Administrative Officer .........._.__.._............._..__..._..._.___........._._._._.__._._.107, 112, 160, 201, 260 HB 83--Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act; enact __________________..___._______._____________________.___.511, 514, 1094, 1274, 1363, 1411 HB 86--Adequate Program for Education (APEG); provide for isolated schools _._._...__.._........................._.295, 307, 482, 520, 563, 606, 607 HB 87--Real Estate Transfer Tax; not in divorce case ._..___.____________....._-_______.___________-....-....____-___107, 112, 254, 318, 358, 411 HB 89--Electric Membership Corporations; directors may be compensated .....__.__...-......._............._._.....965, 973, 1268, 1347, 1483, 1520 HB 91--Criminal Issuance of Bad Checks; define offense __.._..________-___.___.___________.___________.___.._..207, 241, 1890, 1892, 2253, 2292 HB 97--Atlanta Employees; receive statement from pension fund each year ._......-..._._.....__......................._..1595, 1600, 1888, 1902, 2017 3106 INDEX HB 99--Atlanta Employees' Pension Fund; credit for fractional years of service ...---_._...._........_..-..._...__.._._... 2279, 2335, 2453, 2459, 2650 HR 102--Atlanta Employees' Pension Fund; composition of Board of Trustees .......................--________.__....__....._.___________._..._..__.__2281, 2335 HB 110--Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; provide for notification upon cancellation .....__.___.1245, 1261, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1750 HB 115--Teachers' .Retirement System; credit service under another system .._.__.;_._______..___________._._1073, 1087, 1472, 1554, 1823, 1838 HB 119--Atlanta Employees' Pension Fund; credit for service in armed forces ....................1989, 1997, 2453, 2459, 2650, 2886, 2897, 2912, 2914, 2923, 2924 HB 122--Private Security Agencies Act; exempt internal activities on the premises ............714, 722, 1471, 1558, 2046, 2071, 2252, 2255, 2427, 2534, 2642 HB 124--Pardons and Paroles Board; issue arrest warrant for parolee ...........L.._...:L....._.........--.....:.....652, 658, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1449 HB 125--Pardons and Parole Board; notify sentencing judge and district attorney, certain cases ...... ___.___.___...-____... __..___..-._______652, 658, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1450 HB 126--Pardons and Paroles Board; written decision, certain cases .___-.,,.............----.._._....~-.--.____--652, 659, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1452 HB 127--Property, Title by Prescription; mineral rights, additional method to obtain title ........190, 195, 2006, 2013, 2367, 2369 HB 128--Superior Court; six jurors required certain civil or misdemeanor cases ....................190, 195, 1470, 1559, 2435, 2440, 2641 HB 131--Banks, Bank Holding Companies; regulate acquisition and control of stocks in banks ~..1___~.459, 466, 551, 604, 689, 706, 711 HB 134--Adopted Child; inherit from adopted parents' relatives ..._.........._....;............._.._._...........336, 341, 978, 1027, 1110, 1122 HB 136--Appling County Water Authority; create .....r.____.118, 123, 160, 202, 260 HB 137^-Marietta; change corporate limits .....__.___._-..v....118, 123, 344, 430, 487 HB 139--Fulton County Judges Retirement System; service credit J...'..........._._....,...............1595, 1600, 1736, 1888, 1902, 2018 HB 140--Fulton County Criminal Court; chief deputy clerk, traffic violations director, salary ............1596, 1601, 2346, 2356, 2462 HB 141--Douglas County Board of Commissioners; increase membership _._._..--.______......._._._..... ... ...118, 123, 252, 313, 352 HB 142--Douglas County Board of Commissioners; provide for recall of members _..__._.,,._._.__.._......-,,......_._.. .......... 118, 123, 252, 313, 352 HB 143--Douglas County Board of Commissioners; filling of vacancies ._._..__.._.._:._..._._._....._.__..._ 119, 123, 252, 313, 353 HB 145--Auctioneering Practice; regulation and licensing .....___:...__._........'.._...........652, 659, 1022, 1099,. 1280, 1311, 1494 HB 146--State Personnel Board; provide health insurance plan for teachers ............................................295, 307, 482, 520, 564, 606, 648 HB 147--Bikeways; provide for under Scenic Trails Act ........... 962, 973, 1095, 1274, 1363, 1412 HB 148--Heritage Trust Commission; create ........243, 250, 483, 520, 564, 606, 608 HB 149--Wells; regulate drilling more than 1,800 ' feet __......__.___._._......._,..__.......__ ..586, 592, 1471, 1554, 1639, 1682 HB 150--Cities, Counties; levy local sales tax after referendum ........................1732, 1783, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2372, 2948, 2959 HB 151--Professional Sanitarian; applicant take exam prior to completion of experience ..-..642, 649, 1094, 1274, 1363, 1422, 1705 INDEX 3107 HB 163--Rescue Organizations; no Civil Defense license required, certain cases _----------_------..--__...----__.---------- 1082, 1087 HB 166--Georgia Correctional Industries Association; composition ....,,----,,-----------._.---------709, 1025, 1099, 1280, 1312 HB 169--Appropriations for Operation of State Government; supplemental 1975 .......................467, 480, 662, 730, 814, 983, 984, 999, 1052, 1139, 1142, 1283 HB 170--Appropriations for Operation of State Government; 1975-76 ..........................1599, 1604, 1821, 1886, 1895, 2046, 2079, 2225, 2252, 2254, 2325, 2326, 2395, 2689, 2938 HB 174--Land and Water Resources; provide soil erosion and sediment control program .--..__. 295, 308, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1313, 1876 HB 175--Meriwether County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ..................................... _....................134, 142, 251, 312, 350 HB 176--Clayton County State Court Judge; prohibited from law practice .................................................134, 142, 551, 596, 667, 782 HB 177--Recorded Material; prohibit unauthorized reproduction and distribution ...............................................295, 308, 428, 486, 524, 532 HB 181--Sewerage System Operated Outside County Lines; repeal provisions ................................... 243, 250, 484, 521, 564, 606, 609 HB 182--School Employees' Retirement System; make certain persons members ............................787, 792, 1096, 1275, 1363, 1413, 1494 HB 183--Bail Jumping; create crime ... ..........1015, 1020, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2382 HB 187--Lowndes County Board of Elections; powers and duties ........................................................................152, 157, 251, 312, 350 HB 189--City of Sunny Side; change governing authority provisions ._------------.......----_...._.__.._------......189, 196, 344, 430, 487 HB 191--Group Health and Accident Insurance; include treatment by psychologists ................1789, 1797, 1909, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2286, 2341 HB 193--Voter Registration List; close 30 days prior to election --------------586, 592, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1308, 1362, 1365, 1994 HB 194--Elections; campaign activities, prohibit petition circulation certain distance from polls ................,,--,..--.-------- ------ 1015, 1020 HB 196--Elections; provide for automatic recount of votes, certain cases-.----...--- ... 586, 592, 1468, 1551, 1906, 1944, 1989, 2367, 2383, 2981 HB 197--Elections; firearms prohibited at polling places ---------..-.-............-586, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1366 HB 198--Special Elections; provisions for at time of a general election ......_.....----------------587, 593, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1309, 1362, 1367 HB 199--Miller County Commissioners; provide for appointment of a clerk __.._........------------.------_---...... ...152, 158, 251, 312, 351 HB 200--Miller County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ..........._...........--............................152, 158, 251, 312, 351 HB 201--Miller County State Court Solicitor; compensation .................................----...-- ...........152, 158, 251, 312, 351 HB 202--Miller County Sheriff; compensation ..........------_--..----________ .....152, 158, 251, 313, 351 HB 203--Drugs, Pharmacists; change certain definitions relating to who may prescribe drugs ----------.--..1080, 1087, 1800, 1802, 2253, 2295, 2340 HB 204--City of Louisville; candidates for mayor and councilman, qualifying fee ------.....-....--------............ 153, 158, 252, 313, 352 HB 205--Port Wentworth; extend corporate limits --....153, 158, 344, 430, 487 3108 INDEX HB 207--Grand Jurors; increase number of names that may be drawn _______.____.____________.__.___._______.__._______.____243, 250, 978, 1027, 1110, 1124 HB 211--Executive Center Fine Arts Committee; establish _.__._._.__190, 195, 664, 730, 814, 985, 987, 1083 HB 212--Meriwether County Water and Sewerage Authority; create _...__._._........_........-........................_._......._...153, 158, 252, 313, 352 HB 214--Service of Notices, Summons; incorporated cities ___._._..._.._..2320, 2335 HB 215--Public Work Contracts; performance bond over $5,000 ______._____.____._______.._.__.______.1253, 1261, 1468, 1551, 2435, 2442 HB 218--Tax Fi Fas; maximum rates of interest __._._____.1253, 1261, 1465, 1556, 1823, 1840 HB 224--School Bus Drivers; sick and personal leave expenses _____._-_._.___.__.__.___.__________-__..__..1014, 1020, 1469, 1551, 1640, 1683 HB 225--Town of Auburn; residency requirement for voting _.,,.__,,.__.._____.,,,,._,,____.-..___-_ 189, 196, 344, 430, 488 HB 226--Dade County Tax Commissioner; compensation __._........._.189, 196, 663, 734, 803 HB 227--Dade County Probate Court Deputy and Clerk of Judge; compensation _______._________._-______-_____.___-_.____.189, 196, 663, 734, 804 HB 228--Dade County Commissioner; expenses ....___.189, 196, 663, 734, 807, 1016 HB 229--Dade County Superior Court Deputy Clerk; compensation _..........._........_.:...........__..._....._._..__._...334, 341, 481, 522, 559 HB 233--City of Sugar Hill; new charter ..___.....-.___...._......334, 342, 662, 731, 799 HB 234--Fulton County Sheriff; compensation ...___-.........._-__......_.._.......1989, 1997 HB 236--Employees' Retirement System; shipping point inspection personnel eligible _......._....._....1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1823, 1841, 1850 HB 237--State Employees; hold office in city less than 1,500 ___________J____.__.___-2227, 2229, 2346, 2351, 2500, 2504, 2510, 2586 HB 238--City of Milledgeville; change corporate limits ____190, 196, 252, 313, 353 HB 239--Baldwin County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices __._-......_-._......191, 196, 977, 1028, 1107, 1337, 1360, 1481, 1491, 1684, 1706 HB 240--City of Cairo; change date of municipal election __._....._1_......___........_......_......._190, 196, 252, 313, 353 HB 242--City of Berkeley Lake; new charter ...____._____.____.334, 342, 662, 731, 799 HB 243--State Examining Boards; Deputy Joint-Secretary, powers of investigators _______________-____._786, 793, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1319 HB 245--Transportation Code; duties of Commissioner in condemnation proceedings -_-__........__....715, 722, 1025, 1100, 1280, 1321 HB 246--Parents of Racially Mixed Marriage; repeal law _~._____..-.~.________.________.__._____336, 341, 726, 798, 985, 1053, 1066 HB 247--State Employees; travel expense twelve cents per mile ___......._._...1789, 1797, 2344, 2351, 2500, 2504, 2585, 2846, 2885, 2893, 2934, 2948, 2953, 2962, 2963, 2983 HB 248--Hotel, Motel Tax; cities and counties authorized to levy ......_.._......_..._1706, 1712, 1983, 2232, 2235, 2367, 2385 HB 250--Smoking; prohibit in certain designated places .__.-....__-.__......_...._...._.....__..__._....._.715, 722, 1023, 1100, 1280, 1321 HB 251--Fulton County Judges' and Solicitors' Retirement Fund; change provisions __........ ______ __.... _.____1596, 1601, 1737 HB 254--Superior Courts, Multi-judge Circuits; election of administrative judge ......_..._..-__.___.-........._-..._....._.__..__.1014, 1020, 1470 HB 257--Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; change amount received from fines __~-_._______.2077, 2222, 2350, 2351, 2500, 2506 INDEX 3109 HB 258--Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act; include any territory in which law has been enacted -._____.------------_____--.296, 308, 978, 1027, 1110, 1132 HB 259--Revenue and Natural Resources Department Employees; retirement benefits --.-- 1502, 1535, 1891, 1892, 2435, 2437 HB 260--Natural Resources Department; disability benefits employees injured in line of duty ----------.....964, 973, 1062, 1891, 1892, 2367, 2390 HB 262--Suits Against Foreign Corporations; change venue _--------------___..--------...688, 593, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1751 HB 263--Board of Education; designate safety officer ___--_________642, 649, 1468, 1551, 1823, 1843 HB 266--Assistant District Attorneys; expenses ,,,,. . .. 1674, 1697, 2006, 2013, 2500, 2514 HB 267--Sheriffs' Retirement Fund; reinstatement ..._.__.._--__.1704, 1712, 2008, 2013, 2367, 2395 HB 268--District Attorneys, Superior Court Judges; secretaries under merit system __.._--,_--___--____654, 659, 1468, 1552, 1906, 1947, 2229 HB 270--Grand Jurors; provide for alternates and their service _.____--------._------___----.1401, 1453, 1605, 1608, 2367, 2388 HB 273--Pulaski County Deputy Sheriffs; change provisions ......... ....--------.-.__.. . 242, 250, 345, 430, 488 HB 278--Tattnall County Tax Commissioner and Collector; consolidate ....--------......___..--------. 242, 250, 345, 430, 488 HB 279--Tattnall County Clerk; office personnel, compensation ....__----__ --------.-------------- ...242, 250, 345, 430, 489 HB 280--Banks, Savings and Loan Associations; interest on loans _______----.___----------585, 593, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1415 HB 282--Firemen's Pension Fund; eligibility requirements ______._1789, 1797 HB 284--State Auditor; compensation ---------_.------------_.- 2446, 2449 HB 285--Land Sales Act; amend relating to revision of property reports ____------__------1872, 1881, 2346, 2351, 2500, 2515, 2523 HB 288--Superior Court Jurors; selection by mechanical means ___----------_----------..966, 973, 1800, 1804, 1906, 1950 HB 289--Jury Commissioners; appointed by senior superior court judge _____----_______----_.____------__----966, 973, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1951 HB 290--Atlanta Firemen Pensions; increase benefits _----------_.--------_ 1538, 1544, 1886, 1896, 2033, 2292 HB 292--County Sheriffs; minimum salaries .----__.__1245, 1261, 1800, 1805, 2253, 2290, 2298, 2340 HB 295--Peace Officer Accused of Crime; grand jury investigation _----_----------.651, 659, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1322, 1362, 1392 HB 297--Blind and Visually Handicapped; equal housing _--------_,,__------_.....585, 593, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1323, 1876 HB 299--DeKalb County Board of Education; qualifications -----..-----_-..__._...........335, 342, 1715, 1720, 1808 HB 304--Riverdale Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office ----------------_.---__.___ 243, 251, 552, 597, 670 HB 305--Meriwether County Probate Court; compensation, clerk of judge -------- _------.__---- - __ _ 243, 251, 345, 430, 489 HB 308--Superior Court Judges' Retirement System; create .__..--......505, 506 HB 309--Public Safety Radio Service; statewide plan to regulate --------------...1254, 1261, 1471, 1559, 1640, 1686, 1994 3110 INDEX HB 315--Motor Fuel Tax; change exemption relating to certain fuel for nonhighway use ................_.______1457, 1462, 1605, 1608, 1724, 1752, 1876 HB 319--Municipal Employees' Retirement; redefine employee ..____--________.____1074, 1087, 1473, 1555, 1906, 1951 HB 320--City of Oglethorpe; new charter --...._._._..--____.243, 251, 345, 431, 489 HB 330--Gordon County; Probate Court Judge, superior court clerk, compensation ..._.._..------_____..______.____.334, 342, 481, 522, 559 HB 331--Gordon County Tax Commissioner; compensation .........._--._._._________________________.____._____._._334, 342, 481, 522, 560 HB 332--Gordon County Sheriff; compensation ___.____.335,'342, 481, 522, 560 HB 333--Gordon County Commissioner; compensation -------...__..__.._.__..__..___._._..._...._._.____ ..335, 343, 481, 522, 560 HB 335--Sheriffs' Retirement Fund Board of Commissioners; performance bond ._..___.__.___..___.___.___...1456, 1462, 1717, 1719, 1823, 1844 HB 337--Atlanta; additional grants _--.716, 722, 1092, 1275, 1363, 1416, 2229 HB 338--Driver's Licenses; revise, consolidate laws regulating ........................1994, 2000, 2456, 2666, 2667, 2850, 2980 HB 343--Wilkinson County Sheriff; compensation _...... 335, 343, 481, 522, 560 HB 344--Wilkinson County Tax Commissioner's Clerical Assistant; compensation _._____..__.___._........_.___._ 335, 343, 481, 522, 561 HB 345--Wilkinson County Ad Valorem Tax; minimum $1 liability ...-..._...-.------____.__...--_._--.335, 343, 481, 522, 561 HB 346--City of Port Wentworth; extend corporate limits ~.~----.-.-........_.._-._.-........__--.335, 343, 481, 523, 561 HB 348--Dental Hygienist; minimum age for qualification ....._....._._....._--__.___.1995, 2000, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2515 HB 351--Junior Colleges; change payment provisions to local authorities by Regents ........_._....1872, 1881, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2399 HB 352--Agrirama Development Authority; enlarge membership .._________________,,____--.336, 341, 661, 731, 814, 957 HB 353--Transportation Board; seal of State on commissions ._._....-.........-.........716, 722, 1025, 1101, 1280, 1324 HB 354--Property Deeds to Secure Debt; limitations __......--...................708, 710 HB 355--Fulton County Board of Election Supervisor; change provisions _._-..................................1246, 1256, 1888, 1902, 2018 HB 358--Employees' Health Insurance; redefine employee ............................._..._..785, 793, 1468, 1552, 1640, 1687 HB 360--DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections; provide ................--.......--___-_____.____.__.___._______. 1595, 1601 HB 361--McDuffie County Sheriff; housing and utility allowance ............--........--.................335, 343, 795, 979, 1032 HB 362--McDuffie County; change time for making tax returns ._____....-___--.......___..785, 793, 1092, 1276, 1350 HB 363--McDuffie County Small Claims Court; costs for proceedings ___....._.--......................336, 343, 795, 979, 1032 HB 365--Interest on Unpaid Taxes; change time allowed ..............................1082, 1087, 1465, 1556, 1724, 1753, 1877 HB 366--City of Alpharetta; de-annex parcel of land _--..........................................1013, 1019, 1342, 1476, 1565 HB 368--City of Alpharetta; mayor, compensation ... 962, 971, 1091, 1276, 1350 HB 370--Fulton County Commissioners; relating to salaries of assistant district attorneys ....................1596, 1601, 1888, 1902, 2018 HB 374--Health and Accident Insurance; renewal premium provisions ......__....._____...964, 974, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1418 INDEX 3111 HB 376--Public Safety Department; certain jurisdiction over motor common carriers -.......--...-964, 974, 1473, 1552, 1724, 1755, 2077, 2278, 2326, 2416, 2883, 2982 HB 377--Public Service Commission; motor carrier safety regulations, delete certain code sections ....__..___...964, 974, 1269, 1347, 1483,1521 HB 379--Downtown LaGrange Development Authority; create ....................................... 416, 422, 552, 596, 670 HB 380--Metropolitan River Protection Act; correct definitions ._...__-.-._-__-.__.._._._.........._______.___.586, 594, 1095, 1275, 1363, 1418 HB 381--Agrirama Development Authority; exempt from certain taxes ___-__-_._-.............._...1874, 1881, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2518, 2981 HB 382--Nonprofit Bingo Game; exclude from gambling laws .---.-........... .......651, 659, 1023, 1101, 1280, 1330, 1334 HB 383--County Homestead Exemption; eliminate application fee ------_..___.............._._709, 710, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1424 HB 385--DeKalb County School Board Districts; change provisions _._._._________________.___.__..__.__..._____416, 422, 1342, 1476, 1566 HB 389--Banks, Financial Institutions; taxed in same manner as corporations ..............785, 793, 1091, 1275, 1363, 1425, 1674, 1700, 1791, 1910, 1924, 1993 HB 391--Companies Doing Water Business; tax returns ~-.___....._..'___.2227, 2230 HB 393--State Income Tax; certain definitions conform to Internal Revenue Code __...........-..._...1251, 1262, 1465, 1557, 1724, 1757 HB 401--Shopping Carts; unlawful to remove under certain circumstances ......._........_..._.1874, 1881, 2349, 2352, 2500, 2520 HB 402--City of Athens; requirements for election as mayor and alderman ___..............___................._.......416, 422, 552, 597, 670 HB 403--City of Athens; duties and powers of mayor _....._._.__.._......,,..______.___.___...... ...... 416, 422, 552, 597, 670 HB 405--Atlanta; sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday ........________.__.2281, 2335 HB 408--Effingham County State Court Judge; compensation ___...__..-.............-__.........................___._._.416, 422, 552, 597, 671 HB 409--Rincon Mayor and Alderman; qualifications ....417, 422, 552, 597, 671 HB 412--Berrien County School Superintendent; appointment -.--..--.--...-.............-.......-.-.-.-.....-.-366, 376, 481, 523, 562 HB 413--Alcoholic Beverages; limit on sales .--.....--................1493, 1535, 2003, 2009, 2253, 2300 HB 426--City of West Point; governing authority dispose of certain unneeded property ._..___.___.___..-- .____ 417, 422, 552, 597, 671 HB 429--Economic Rehabilitation Act; continue community action agencies ...............___..-..........___.1874, 1881, 2006, 2013, 2253, 2302 HB 430--Buying Services and Buying Clubs; regulate .__.............-....___.._..............653( 660, 1548, 1565, 2253, 2303, 2448 HB 431--Bacon County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ................___..........................-....._--.....417, 423, 552, 597, 672 HB 435--Houston County State Court; create ....__........._..417, 423, 552, 597, 672 HB 436--DeKalb County Investigative Grand Juries; subpoena power .................... ._..______.____._..._..._____..541, 977, 1028, 1103 HB 440--Violation of Litter Laws; payment of cash bonds ...___....................__..............1674, 1697, 1889, 1894, 2435, 2439 HB 441--Gordon County Board of Commissioners; provide .__.___._..__._._.___.______.__...___....___ 417, 423, 552, 598, 672 3112 INDEX HB 445--Perry Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office .-__.--,,..----............_._._....________...____467, 475, 553, 600, 677 HB 446--Lee County Treasurer; compensation .__..__.._..._..417, 423, 552, 598, 673 HB 447--Lee County Sheriff; compensation -~..___..._..__.417, 423, 552, 598, 673 HB 448--Lee County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices _._.-_-.-......__......_...__................_.....417, 423, 552, 598, 673 HB 449--Title Insurance Act; enact ___________.____1014, 1020, 1266, 1348, 1481, 1483 HB 450--Underground Utility Facilities; requirements for blasting or excavating in vicinity ----__...__786, 793, 1606, 1609, 1724, 1758, 1850, 1865, 1946, 1958, 2273, 2291 HB 452--Arrest Without Warrant Code Section; conflicting regulations void ......_..__.__..__......._...._..._.1874, 1881, 2349, 2354, 2500, 2521 HB 454--Hall County Property Taxes; method of payment ......_-___._...........................418, 423, 552, 598, 669, 782 HB 455--County Line Change; file copy of plat with Secretary of State ............716, 722, 1605, 1608, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 HB 457--Toombs County Sheriff; compensation ..............418, 424, 552, 598, 673 HB 458--Toombs County Tax Commissioner; compensation ..............._.__.................____.__..............418, 424, 552, 598, 674 HB 459--Thomas County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation __..._________.____.__________._______.467, 475, 553, 600, 677 HB 461--Fulton County; furnish copies of tax digest ...._._.__.._......__._.. 2281, 2335 HB 464--Macon Board of Water Commissioners; abolish .-.__.-._-.-_........_...__.._-...-._.-_.......................418, 424, 552, 598, 674 HB 466--Mortgage Foreclosure; additional information recorded in deed ............___..___..................653, 660, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2400 HB 468--Quitman County Board of Commissioners; terms of office ..._.........._.._...................................418, 424, 552, 599, 674 HB 469--Quitman County Treasurer; compensation ...._--418, 424, 552, 599, 675 HB 470--Upson County Sheriff; compensation ................418, 424, 552, 599, 675 HB 471--Upson County Board of Commissioners; election of chairman ...........__-........_........._.__......._..418, 424, 552, 599, 675 HB 472--Upson County School Superintendent; Education Board appoint .,_-_..._..............._.......-......418, 424, 552, 599, 675 HB 473--Utility Company; prohibited from suspending service in cases of late appliance payments ......._____._..,,____..._.._.. 1252, 1262, 2003, 2012, 2253, 2307 HB 475--Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Court Reporter; compensation ......._........._........._.........._511, 515, 662, 731, 799 HB 476--Town of Fort Oglethorpe; create public use area ......_..__...._..........._-........_......_-.............._.__-419, 425, 552, 599, 676 HB 477--Hospitalization of Mentally 111; physician's affidavit ...........____........_......__...............2226, 2230, 2348, 2354, 2500, 2522 HB 478--Houston County Coroner; compensation ............419, 425, 552, 599, 676 HB 480--Houston County Hospital Authority; filling of vacancy .........__......................_-...............419, 425, 552, 599, 676 HB 481--Housing Office; provide outreach workers to Farmers Home Administration ........1082, 1088, 1464, 1552, 1724, 1762 HB 482--Judicial Council; set court reporters' fees ..-.._-__-_-....-...-_.__-._._.....964, 974, 1470, 1559, 1906, 1957 HB 483--Sales to Government by Officials or Employees; change amount allowed ......................1874, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 HB 484--Birth Certificates; corrections and changes ......___._............_._.._.___.....1457, 1462, 1890, 1892, 2367, 2401, 2417 INDEX 3113 HB 485--Lamar County Tax Commissioner; compensation ...__......_._._...___.__.._...._...._ ..419, 425, 552, 599, 677 HB 486--Lamar County Probate Court Judge; compensation __...-.._..-.._.............. 419, 425, 552, 600, 677 HB 488--Nonresident Income Tax; method of computing __________________.____...______________.______.587, 594, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1521 HB 491--Income Tax; clarify nonresident ... _..._....._...._....._.... 966, 974, 1266, 1348, 1483, 1522, 1705 HB 492--Income Tax; define who must file _..........._..._______..__._._.__..966, 974, 1267, 1349, 1483, 1523 HB 493--Sales Tax; clarify provisions for dealer's deduction .__.__.......__........._...........587, 594, 1267, 1349, 1483, 1524 HB 494--Legal Holidays; observe preceding Friday if it falls on Saturday ___..__._._._._................_ 1401, 1453, 1799, 1803, 2367, 2401 HB 498--Elections; nomination petitions, change form ... ... ... .._.__....... ... ..........1873, 1882, 2348, 2352, 2500, 2524 HB 505--Columbia County Airport Authority; create ........... ...... ........... ...........................................^S?, 475, 553, 600, 678 HB 506--Long County; provide for operating budget .....--..... .......467, 475, 1886, 1896, 2023 HB 507--Long County Clerk of Commissioners; compensation .__.__..__...__....._.-............__..........._..__.468, 476, 1886, 1896, 2023 HB 508--Long County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices ....--------,,--------.-.468, 476 HB 509--Long County Probate Court Judge; compensation _____________._____.468, 476 HB 510--Long County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ___..._--..... 468, 476 HB 513--Dougherty County; create County Administrator office ___..__.___.___.___..-......._..................._....__................468, 476, 553, 600, 678 HB 514--Banks County Probate Court Judge, Superior Court Clerk; compensation _.......___.........................468, 476, 795, 980, 1037, 1251 HB 515--Crawford County Treasurer; compensation .__.... 468, 476, 553, 600, 678 HB 516--Crawford County Deputy Sheriffs; compensation .-.-468, 476, 553, 600, 679 HB 517--Peach County Superior Court Clerk; budget disputes ..___.___... ... -.----- -.468, 477, 553, 600, 679 HB 518--Peach County Probate Court Judge; budget disputes -.__..__..__._._._._...._.._.-._.-_.-....._..__.------469, 477, 553, 600, 679 HB 519--Peach County Tax Commissioner; budget disputes ................___.....................................................469, 477, 553, 601, 679 HB 520--Crawford County Board of Commissioners; compensation __________..__.__.__._.--.-__.______-._.___._.._--_-469, 477, 553, 601, 680 HB 523--Twiggs County Sheriff; compensation ___._._._...__..469, 477, 553, 601, 680 HB 524--Dougherty County Board of Commissioners; election of chairman ___________________________._..__.__._.________.469, 477, 553, 601, 680 HB 527--Tax Assessment or Refunds Claimed; reduce time ________._..___..__-__-._-.___1254, 1265, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1980, 2228 HB 528--Income Tax; rate of interest ____ 962, 975, 1604, 1610, 1906, 1981, 2228 HB 530--Coweta County Board of Elections; provide.- 962, 971, 1715, 1720, 1813 HB 532--Sales Tax; increase interest rate on delinquent taxes ............___._._.._____.._..__.....-...-......_....962, 975, 1091, 1271, 1364, 1426 HB 534-^City of Villa Rica; new charter __..........__......712, 720, 977, 1028, 1103 HB 535--Screven County Coroner; compensation ...._._......................_.........._......._._......_..469, 478, 553, 601, 681 HB 537--Turner County Sheriff; compensation ......___.__......469, 478, 553, 601, 681 3114 INDEX HB 538--Industrial Loan Act; change maximum permissible loan .................................................................541, 550, 662, 730, 814, 958 HB 539--Attorney General; committee to determine incapacity .---.--__._.___._ 966, 975, 1470,1559, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2257 HB 540--State Records Committee; create .............2227, 2230, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2525, 2585 HB 542--Unclaimed Property; change time after which considered abandoned __..-------_.______.___.___._.-...._._._..__--.._.... 1704, 1712 HB 543--Atlanta; qualification of council members .........._..... ...2392, 2434 HB 544--Unliquidated Damages; remove limit on amount interest apply .............................1433, 1454, 1585, 1890, 1893, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2258 HB 545--Berrien County School Superintendent; appointment--................................................._.. .469, 478, 553, 601, 681 HB 547--Lowndes County; provide for county manager ....470, 478, 553, 601, 681 HB 548--Lowndes County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation ........_-._____________....-.--.._____________.._.-.__.___.470, 478, 553, 602, 682 HB 552--City of Attapulgus; new charter __._______.___.___.___.___.470, 478, 553, 602, 682 HB 553--City of Climax; new charter ...._..................-.......470, 478, 553, 602, 682 HB 554--Decatur County Tax Commissioner; compensation _._._.-,,._..__.___________.___..___._.._._._._..._.. .470, 478, 553, 602, 683 HB 555--Decatur County Civil and Criminal Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation _..._.......,..-..-.......-.....--.....470, 479, 553, 602, 683 HB 556--City of Columbus; purchase, construct drainage projects _...._.....-........................-.....__..._._._..._.._.......470, 479, 553, 602, 683 HB 557--Atkinson County Sheriff; compensation ............470, 479, 553, 602, 684 HB 558--Lamar County Small Claims Court; create . .............470, 479, 553, 602, 1035, 1252 HB 559--Pike County Tax Commissioner; compensation ....471, 479, 553, 602, 684 HB 560--Pike County Deputy Tax Commissioner; compensation ...-.-.-.___.___....-_..-....___.___.___.___ ..-__.___.471, 479, 553, 603, 684 HB 561--Marion County Sheriff; compensation .... -.1784, 1792, 1888, 1903, 2019 HB 562--Marion County Tax Commissioner; compensation ................................................1784, 1792, 1888, 1903, 2019 HB 564--Tax Notices; certain information included .......966, 975, 2346, 2352, 2500, 2527 HB 566--Taylor County Board of Education; number of members ............................................. ............471, 480, 553, 603, 684 HB 568--Distress Warrants; new Code chapter .......1707,1712, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2667, 2805, 2869, 2887, 2897, 2.901, 2982 HB 572--Law Enforcement Officers; immune from liability in certain civil actions ___.---_,,._.___._....-----._..----.,,----,,__.--.2075, 2221 HB 573--City of Edison; new charter ............................652, 658, 795, 981, 1033 HB 576--City of Colquitt; new charter ..........................471, 480, 553, 603, 685 HB 577--Miller County Probate Court Judge; compensation ........ ..... 471, 480, 553, 603, 685 HB 578--Miller County Commissioners; remove Probate Court Judge from membership .................._._................_..471, 480, 553, 603, 685 HB 579--Coastal Islands; Natural Resources Department furnish services, certain cases ........1252, 1262, 1471, 1555, 1823, 1846, 1946, 2045, 2291, 2330, 2888 HB 580--Residential Finance Agency Authority; change membership ....................786, 793, 1799, 1803, 1906, 1959, 2077, 2273, 2326, 2432, 2597, 2982 INDEX 3115 HB 581--Monroe County Small Claims Court; substitute for judge ----..----------____----------__-__............511, 515, 663, 732, 800 HB 582--Jones County Small Claims Court; civil jurisdiction ...--__-___--....------..------.------511, 515, 1342, 1476, 1566 HB 583--Clerks of Superior Court; invest certain funds deposited in registry --...----.----_,,.--------_,,------_------------.2079, 2222 HB 584--Cobbtown Mayor and Councilmen; staggered terms ------------------------___-._.------_------.512, 515, 663, 732, 800 HB 586--Property Subject to State Tax Lien, release ................1080, 1088, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1969 HB 588--Death Penalty; sentence procedure in cases .....--------___.___-1082, 1088 HB 592--Danielsville Mayor; term of office ------------512, 515, 663, 732, 800 HB 593--Homicide by Vehicle in First Degree; redefine ........._._...--.1336, 1340 HB 594--City of Helen; provisions relating to city clerk, sale of alcoholic beverages .......................................^^\^, 515, 663, 732, 800 HB 595--Grady County Sheriff; compensation ................512, 515, 663, 732, 801 HB 598--Speech Pathology and Audiology License; additional circumstances ----------.1872, 1882, 2006, 2012, 2253, 2308, 2317, 2641 HB 599--Elections; eligibility requirements for write-in candidates ......--_--------------------.1251, 1262, 1468, 1552, 2367, 2402 HB 605--Dumping Waste Across County Lines, Unlawful; exceptions ___.__._....1995, 2000, 2255, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2673, 2931, 2981 HB 606--Meriwether County Sheriff; compensation ..._.^512, 516, 668, 732, 801 HB 608--Hall County Board of Commissioners; stagger terms ._______-__--.-.----------------------512, 516, 663, 732, 801 HB 610--DeKalb County State Court; appointment of investigators --..----....,,_--.----------------512, 516, 1342, 1476, 1566 HB 612--Clay ton County Board of Commissioners; disposition of public property ___-_-_-.-------------------..513, 516, 2003, 2014, 2237 HB 613--Polling Places; distance for campaigning and firearm requirements .-....-----__-------.-_--.--._--_.._-------1253, 1262 HB 614--Elections; provisions for municipal and general elections held concurrently --------------------1015, 1020, 1468, 1552, 1823, 1853 HB 617--Motor Fuel Tax; highway and non-highway use .-.-.----.---------.----------.1014, 1021, 1606, 1608, 1724, 1763, 1877 HB 618--Transportation Code; change maximum permissible gross loads, certain vehicles --------------.541, 550, 666, 731, 814, 959 HB 619--Georgia Condominium Act; enact --.........1788, 1797, 2349, 2355, 2495, 2500, 2528, 2586 HB 623--Revenue Commissioner or Agent; destroy all contraband malt beverages .___...._____.___. 1946, 1984, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2538, 2585, 2596 HB 625--Newton County Board of Education; chairman ----____----------------------.513, 516, 1886, 1896, 2031, 2536 HB 627--City of Warwick; new charter ------------------.542, 547, 663, 732, 802 HB 629--Cobb County Civil and Criminal Court Assistant Solicitors; compensation ..._._._----.----------..542, 547, 1342, 1476, 1567 HB 631--Jefferson County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ....--._.-......------.--------------542, 547, 1091, 1276, 1351 HB 632--Jefferson County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation --_.____------------542, 547, 663, 734, 804 HB 633--Auto Licensing, Inspection; police arrest violator ------------------__._----------..2228, 2230, 2456, 2457, 2666, 2673 HB 635--City of Cusseta; new charter .._.,------......542, 547, 663, 733, 1036, 1252 HB 637--Rockdale County Public Defender; provide ......542, 547, 663, 734, 804 3116 INDEX HB 638--Rockdale County Tax Commissioner; compensation -----542, 547, 663 734, 804 HB 639--Rockdale County Coroner; compensation .....-542, 547, 663, 734, 804 HB 640--Rockdale County Probate Court Judge; compensation _..._..--_____._...--__----____---- --.----.542, 548, 663, 734, 805 HB 641--Rockdale County Commissioner; compensation ___.__----__._____----._._----_------.--..543, 548, 664, 735, 805 HB 642--Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk and Deputy; compensation .__.---- _ _------..__..___..._.__.___.____.---- 543, 548, 664, 735, 806 HB 643--Rockdale and Newton Counties Public Defender; abolish office __......._...__._..._....._..__......._..___.__....._____543, 548, 664, 735, 806 HB 644--Rockdale County Sheriff and Deputies; compensation .----...___.--.-----.__.----..._._._----.543, 548, 664, 735, 806 HB 647--Theft by Taking; specify criminal intent in shoplifting offenses ----------------------786, 794, 1800, 1805, 1906, 1970 HB 648-^City of Walthourville; change election provisions __----_----------------------------....1701, 1709, 1888, 1903, 2019 HB 649--Allenhurst Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office ....... 543, 548, 663, 733, 802 HB 650--Mclntosh County Deputy Sheriffs; compensation ________.___543, 548, 663, 733, 802 HB 651--Liberty County Sheriff; compensation ......543, 549, 663, 733, 981, 1083 HB 652--Pulton County Criminal Court; demand for trial, change provisions --....--.,,____----__..........___,,._.___________,,._____,,1595, 1601 HB 654--Pulton County Criminal Court; additional judge ................ 1989, 1997 HB 655--City of Chatsworth; sale or lease of tract of city-owned discharge ------.---_------.--------------1250, 1263, 1716, 2367, 2368 HB 656--Veterans; no benefits or privileges without honorable discharge .----_------------------------1250, 1263, 1716, 1716, 2367, 2368 HB 658--City of Pooler; amend charter ..............-..--......543, 549, 663, 733, 803 HB 661--Taliaferro County Small Claims Court; create ................544, 549, 663, 733, 803 HB 662--DeKalb County Recorder's Court; appointment of marshals ----..------_------------_------------544, 549, 977, 1028, 1103 HB 664--Jones County Probate Court Judge; compensation .......544, 549, 1888, 1903, 2020 HB 665--Human Resources Department; internal reorganization by Governor .....................----.....786, 794, 1024, 1101, 1280, 1326, 1877 HB 666--State Agencies; Governor designate legal counsel to aid, clarify provisions ...................................652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1427 HB 667--Law Department Employees; prohibit from private law practice, certain cases ......................652, 660, 1094, 1271, 1364, 1428 HB 668--Attorney General; clarify duties ........652, 660, 1094, 1272, 1364, 1429 HB 669--Attorney General; power to investigate state affairs _--_.-.._____._..-__-_...--.........653, 661, 1094, 1272, 1360, 1364, 1606, 1823, 1854, 2079 HB 670--Registration of Geologists Act; enact .__---------------------------1850, 1869, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2403 HB 671--Teachers, Principals; change certification provisions ....------..,1540, 1546, 2005, 2009, 2253, 2309, 2321, 2339, 2447 HB 673--Supervisor of Purchases; change provisions of employees' fidelity bonds ....................................1456, 1463, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2309 HB 674--Public Officials Required to be Bonded; indemnification ----------------1456, 1463, 2008, 2012, 2253, 2310, 2451 INDEX 3117 HB 675--State Buildings; illegal to sell or beg ----1674, 1697, 1891, 1895, 2046, 2072, 2252, 2259 HB 677--Catoosa County Commissioner; compensation ............. 1246, 1256, 1467, 1563, 1632 HB 678--Catoosa County Sheriff; allowance for feeding prisoners ..-_----------------------------.1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 HB 679--Catoosa County Tax Commissioner; compensation, clerical assistant .._..................___--------1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 HB 680--Catoosa County Superior Court Clerk; compensation --------.........--___.._.........1247, 1256, 1467, 1564, 1632 HB 684--Echols County Board of Commissioners; compensation .--------------------------783, 790, 1888, 1903, 2020 HB 685--Echols County Sheriff; compensation ......._783, 790, 1888, 1903, 2020 HB 687--Elections; procedures for absentee voting ----------1253, 1263, 1468, 1552. 1823, 1856 HB 688--Wilcox County Sheriff; compensation --------.584, 590, 795, 980, 1033 HB 690--DeKalb County; appointment of county registrars -...-..------584, 591 HB 691--DeKalb County Chief Registrar; compensation _--___------_..--.584, 591 HB 693--City of Thomaston; change corporate limits ------------------------------------ . .584, 591, 795, 980, 1033 HB 694--Prison Warden or Superintendent; grant emergency leave _--------_............._..._------._.............1014, 1021, 1472, 1553, 1640, 1688 HB 695--Youthful Offender Act; redefine "conviction" ........1015, 1021, 1472, 1553. 1640, 1689 HB 696--State Prisoners; in county institution, State pay costs .............._._........------..----...716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1368 HB 697--Prison Warden; issue pass privileges to inmates, certain cases ................716, 723, 1025, 1101, 1325, 1362, 1391 HB 698--Glynn County Tax Commission Deputy; compensation _..----------------.................--.....585, 591, 1886, 1896, 2024 HB 700--Personnel Board; additional powers and duties ----------------------------------.1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 1724, 1765 HB 703--Fulton County Board of Education; election -------.1990, 1997, 2452 HB 704--Social Circle Mayor and Councilman; terms of office _------...------------------------_.. 585, 591, 795, 980, 1034 HB 705--City of Monroe; community antenna television beyond corporate limits ..._----------.--------.............585, 591, 795, 980, 1034 HB 706--City of Baxley; change corporate limits ........--....585, 592, 1092, 1276, 1355, 1705 HB 707--Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; redefine owner -------------------------------------------- ------ 1512, 1535 HB 708--Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act; sanctions on failure to register or renew ...--------1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1690 HB 709--Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act; provisions on granting additional franchises ....... 1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1692, 1723, 1725, 1772, 1822, 1823, 1841, 2341 HB 710--Sale of Abandoned Motor Vehicles; change provisions ....._...------------_.----------.1254, 1263, 1473, 1557, 1640, 1691 HB 711--Motor Vehicle Franchise Act; change provisions on warranty ............................................1254, 1263, 1473, 1558, 1640, 1691 HB 716--Meriwether County Coroner; compensation ......----........585, 592, 795, 980, 1034 HB 717--Paulding County Board of Commissioners; create .........--..........................................585, 592, 795, 980, 1034 3118 INDEX HB 720--Clayton County Employees' Pensions; death benefits ____------------_..___.......1990, 1998, 2346, 2356, 2462 HB 721--Air Quality Control; public health before economic cost ---------------------.1946, 1984, 2233, 2235, 2367, 2405 HB 724--Atlanta; change corporate limits ---.-....-1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2462 HB 728--Tattnall County Small Claims Court; create ....653, 658, 795, 981, 1035 HB 730--Pickens County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ._...-.._..........--_----------__----------.653, 658, 795, 980, 1035 HB 731--Miscegenation; repeal provisions relating to ...2319, 2335, 2454, 2462 HB 732--Crime Information Center Advisory Council; composition --------------------------..................1995, 2000, 2454, 2458 HB 736--Intangible Recording Tax on Real Estate Loan; not considered interest .......----.----......786, 794, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1430 HB 737--Banks; no franchise tax and income tax ...--....--786, 794, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1431 HB 739--DeKalb County Delinquent Tax; strike 10 percent penalty .----.....----_----______----653, 658, 2232, 2236, 2362, 2564 HB 744--Irwin County Commissioners; clerk, compensation ----------_----------------_----.----712, 720, 977, 1028, 1103 HB 745--Irwin County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation ...--.--_-712, 720, 977, 1028, 1104 HB 747--Liberty County Small Claims Court; create ------__------_------_--------_------_------963, 971, 1342, 1477, 1567 HB 748--Liberty County Commissioners; compensation ___..------_____------1701, 1709, 1888, 1903, 2021 HB 749--Barnesville; change city ward boundaries ... --713, 720, 977, 1028, 1104 HB 751--Zebulon; change date of regular city election ________________________________.------------.713, 720, 977, 1029, 1104 HB 752--Ambulances; public and private must be insured ___.:.--..___________________-1995, 2001, 2348, 2355, 2500, 2545 HB 753--Randolph County Sheriff and Deputy; travel expenses ____________________________________-713, 720, 977, 1029, 1105 HB 754--Legislative Services Committee; provide for organization --..964, 975, 2351, 2352, 2500, 2545, 2585, 2616, 2805, 2848 HB 755--Glynn County Sheriff's Office; personnel----713, 720, 1886, 1896, 2024 HB -756--City of Jakin; new Charter------------------713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 HB 758--State Deposits; collateral accepted to cover funds on deposit --------------------------1873, 1882, 2345, 2352, 2500, 2548 HB 759--Fulton County Civil Court; change appeal provisions -----------------------------963, 972, 1467, 1564, 1633 HB 760--Newspapers; procedures for retractions and corrections of stories----_------------------______________------1420, 1454, 1716 HB 762--Marijuana Conveyance; provide for forfeiture--------------1541, 1546, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2407 HB 765--Sheriff's Surety Bonds; increase amount---------------_--------1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2408 HB 766--Probate Court Judges; increase surety bond ---------------------------- 1457, 1463, 1890, 1893, 2367, 2409 HB 767--Superior Court Clerks; increase surety bond -- --------------------------1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2410 HB 768--State Court Clerks; provide for bonds-----------------------------1457, 1463, 1890, 1894, 2367, 2412 HB 770--Mortgage Foreclosure; no copy of waiver....--------------------------1433, 1454, 1604, 1610, 1724, 1769 INDEX 3119 HB 774--DeKalb Alcoholic Beverage Sale; hours for consumption on premises .... _....-------- __------_..------ 713, 721, 2232, 2236, 2361 HB 775--Johnson County Tax Collector; compensation -713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 HB 776--Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation...------------ ----.... ----------------713, 721, 977, 1029, 1105 HB 777--Corrections Director; only attorneys may contact regarding transfer of prisoners....... 2219, 2222, 2349, 2355, 2500, 2550 HB 778--Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles; provisions for dealer's inventory .................. .----.-1994, 2001, 2345, 2353, 2500, 2551 HB 782--Income Tax Laws; amend certain sections------------------------------2227, 2230, 2452, 2457, 2884, 2923 HB 783--Income Tax Act; amend relating to secrecy of information on returns.---------- --.------------------.1946, 1984 HB 786--Baker County Treasurer; abolish office .-------------.783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1351 HB 787--Baker County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate------------------------------783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1351 HB 788--Porsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority; create _ .--------.._------ 713, 721, 977, 1029, 1106 HB 790--Norwood Mayor and Councilmen; compensation _...----------------------------._ 714, 721, 977, 1029, 1106 HB 791--Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act; technical corrections ...----------------1872, 1882, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2312 HB 792--Liberty County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation --------_.,.----------.--------963, 972, 2346, 2357, 2463 HB 793--Brantley County Board of Commissioners; expense allowances---.---------------------1538, 1545, 1886, 1896, 2024 HB 800--Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; provisions relating to unknown defendant----....--------------1707, 1712, 1891, 1893, 2500, 2551 HB 802--Payne City Mayor and Councilmen; compensation---------- ....----------------.----783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1352 HB 803--Payne City; date of elections..----------------.783, 790, 1092, 1277, 1352 HB 805--Presidential Preference Primary; provide for------------------ ------ 1336, 1341, 1468, 1553, 2367, 2413 HB 807--Board of Electrical Contractors; rules and powers---------------------------- 1253, 1264, 2349, 2353, 2500, 2554 HB 808--City of Collins; reincorporate ...------------.1080, 1088, 1342, 1477, 1567 HB 809--Candler County Tax Commission; clerical personnel and compensation.--.... ---.------------------783, 791, 1092, 1277, 1352 HB 810--Candler County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation-.------------._------------783, 791, 1093, 1277, 1355 HB 811--Candler County Board of Commissioners; compensation...----------------------.--------.784, 791, 1093, 1277, 1355 HB 812--Candler County Superior Court Clerk Personnel; compensation ---------------------------- 784, 791, 1093, 1277, 1352 HB 813--Candler County Probate Court Judge; compensation .------ ...-- ......--.784, 791, 1093, 1278, 1353 HB 814--Workmen's Compensation; certain county employees under provisions ----------------------2446, 2449, 2454, 2461, 2666, 2674 HB 816--Chatham County Superior Court Clerk; compensation... -----...-----------.--------784, 791, 1342, 1477, 1567 HB 817--Decatur County Hospital Authority; appointment------------784, 791 HB 818--State Employee Physical Examination; change provisions ---------------- ...1336, 1341, 1469, 1553, 1640, 1693 3120 INDEX HB 819--Insurance Agents; provide for licensing of nonresidents ___.-....___.__.._..-_.,,,,_.._..._._______ 964, 975, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1432 HB 820--Insurance Premium Finance; change license fee and additional requirements.........._......_. ....1540, 1546, 1799, 1804, 1906, 1972 HB 821--Insurance Holding Company System; standards, reports, requirements--^.-.--.--..-....... 965, 976, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1433 HB 822--Insurance Contracts; time limits for cancellation ....__..._.__..___..............___.....__._...965, 976, 1091, 1272, 1364, 1443 HB 823--Insurance Commissioner; who may be put on probation ._._.._.__...-..__...__:....._.._..........._._._._.965, 976, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1443 HB 824--Emanuel County Board of Commissioners; expenses __.___........__....__......___.._......_.-...___........._..784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1353 HB 825--Industry and Trade Bureau; establish within Community Development Department._........_........1542, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1973 HB 826--Paulding County Water Authority; quorun>-.....---_-.----------------784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1353 HB 827--Georgia Charitable Trust Act; administered by Revenue Commissioner ..______,,_........__...........__ ....1704, 1712, 2345, 2353, 2500, 2557 HB 828--Walton County Sheriff's Office; personnel ___..-.........._.-......._.._._..._...........__..__..........784, 792, 1093, 1278, 1354 HB 830--Corrections Board; designate police powers to certain employees.----....--...--.....--.-...-....-.2227, 2230, 2350, 2356, 2500, 2558 HB 831--Lamar County Sheriff; compensation.._...-.._....785, 792, 1093, 1278, 1354 HB 833--Industrial Loan Act; probation and penalties by commissioner-..-..-_...__........____.__.-__._.....1401, 1454, 1604, 1610, 1823, 1857 HB 835--Voter Registration; change appointment procedures for registrars ._.._..._._.--.......... ....... 1785, 1793 HB 838--DeKalb County Recorder's Court; authority to assess fines.-.....-.-.--.....--.........._..---___..__._....._..._....785, 792 HB 839--DeKalb County Commissioners; change provisions relating to fines and punishment-......--,,.--.__.__,,... _._.___.785, 792 HB 841--Telecommunication Service; unlawful to avoid payment for ....____..._.._....._____.1542, 1547, 1890, 1894, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2260, 2341 HB 842--Aero Planning and Development Commission; appointment of members -- ._................___.._..,,_............ 1122, 1135 HB 844--Presidential Primary; conducted same as general primary ...................._._.._ 1253, 1264, 1469, 1553, 2435, 2443 HB 847--Sanitarian Trainee; educational requirements ........_._.............__.._._._._....1873, 1882, 2006, 2011, 2253, 2313 HB 848--Jeff Davis County; auditing county school superintendent's books -._.._._ ._..._.._._._._.........1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 HB 851--Water and Sewer Contracts; provisions for retained amounts ..-.-.-.-.-.........-.....-.._ ....1502, 1535, 1717, 1718, 1906, 1974 HB 852--Columbus City Council; exercise of certain power relating to Medical Center Board .____.963, 972, 2346, 2357, 2463 HB 854--Richmond County Treasurer; abolish office _.._..._..._........_......... ....963, 972, 1342, 1477, 1570, 1790 HB 856--County Judicial Officers; non-partisan election __._..._._..._......__...._.... 1252, 1264, 1548, 1565, 1640, 1694 HB 858--Adequate Program for Education in Georgia; prohibit certain person employment as teacher ... ....................................1482, 1536, 2005, 2011, 2253, 2314, 2427, 2428, 2445, 2539, 2614, 2982 INDEX 3121 HB 859--Juvenile Detention Before Hearing; provisions ................ --------1254, 1264, 1469, 1555, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2262, 2427, 2429, 2445, 2498, 2909, 2982 HB 860--Juvenile Court; commitment of child to Corrections Department, repeal provisions ___._._ --------------1254, 1265, 1469, 1556, 1823, 1858, 2341 HB 863--Richmond County Commissioners; utility excavations ------------------------1538, 1545, 1715, 1720, 1808 HB 864--City of Hogansville; change corporate limits .__-------.__.._....._-------- -------------- 963, 972, 1091, 1278, 1354 HB 865--Troup County Sheriff and Tax Commissioner; compensation..--.. .---------- -- . 963, 972, 1092, 1278, 1355 HB 867--Revenue; change the date unpaid taxes commence bearing interest--.--------..--------------- 1706, 1713, 2002, 2010, 2253, 2315 HB 868--Public Official Bonds; conditions for indemnification ...... ..----------_----_ .-1457, 1464, 2008, 2011, 2253, 2316 HB 870--County Boards of Equalization; method of selecting members----------------- ..------2078, 2222, 2346, 2353, 2500, 2560 HB 872--Wild Animals; regulation, importation, transportation ... .. ..__.... ........................2078, 2222, 2455, 2457, 2666, 2676 HB 873--Liberty County Tax Commissioner; compensation........--... -- ....--------........1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 HB 874--City of Centerville; define corporate limits..--....---------------------------1013, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1571, 1877 HB 875--Development Authorities Law; definition of "project" - .--. ---1401, 1454, 2006, 2009, 2253, 2327, 2447, 2519 HB 876--Georgia Securities Act; redefine certain terms-------------------------1252, 1264, 1465, 1557, 1724, 1770, 1877 HB 877--Stephens County Board of Commissioners; change provisions ... ---- .--_...--.........------....._......1014, 1019, 1342, 1477, 1568 HB 881--Governor; power to provide emergency welfare benefits under Civil Defense Act .----.-------------..-1251, 1264, 1468, 1553, 1724, 1771 HB 882--Temporary Housing Units; provide for under Civil Defense Act ----------1251, 1265, 1468, 1554, 1724, 1772 HB 883--Dangerous Drugs; classify new drugs . .-------- . 2078, 2222 HB 884--Commission on Status of Women; composition and pay ---------,------ 1788, 1797, 2348, 2356, 2500, 2561 HB 890--Flue-Cured Tobacco; regulate storage and sale ------------1873, 1883, 2231, 2236, 2367, 2414, 2641 HB 893--Commissioner of Transportation; serve as State Highway Engineer _._.....___ 1502, 1536, 1607, 1823, 1864 HB 894--Prepaid Legal Service Plans; relating to insurance --------1703, 1713, 2452, 2457, 2666, 2677, 2980 HB 895--Mobile Home; regulate out-of-state manufacturer ----------...------ - 1995, 2001, 2349, 2353, 2501, 2561 HB 896--State Properties Code; revise, classify, consolidate ----------...--------1082, 1088, 1472, 1559, 2666, 2806, 2887, 2959, 2961, 2963, 2973, 2982 HB 897--Richmond County State Court; define duties and powers ....-...--....---1701, 1710, 1888, 1903, 2021 HB 898--Richmond County; adopt ordinances for policing and governing ....___----------.----------1701, 1710, 1888, 1904, 2021 3122 INDEX HB 899--George L. Smith, II World Congress Center Authority; remove legislative members --.........______._:___...........____________ 1082, 1088, 1344, 1475, 1576, 1588 HB 900--City of Augusta; pension fund investment ._______.______,__..._________.._._.____.._____._.____1785, 1793, 2003, 2014, 2238 HB 901--Augusta Ports Authority; additional members ................_______.........__._________...__._._____.1785, 1793, 2003, 2014, 2238 HB 902--Richmond County Tax Assessors; furnish property values to City of Augusta ---_--................._,,--___._.__.1785, 1793 HB 904--Town of Orchard Hill; corporate powers -_--__.........._._____._.._....___________.__.______________.1247, 1256, 1466, 1560, 1611 HB 908--Motor Vehicles; provide for removal from interstate highways after certain times ..........2320, 2336, 2456, 2458, 2666, 2854, 2913, 2928, 2941, 2946, 2984 HB 914--City of Austell; corporate limits ....1080, 1088, 1467, 1564, 1633, 1791 HB 915--Bryan County Sheriff and Deputies; compensation .............._._...........__.................._...1081, 1089, 1342, 1478, 1569 HB 916--Bryan County Tax Commissioner; compensation .......____.___............_......__________..1081, 1089, 1342, 1478, 1569 HB 917--Town of Tyrone; new charter _____________....__.1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2463 HB 919--Brantley County Officials; cost of living increase .................._.___...._..............1538, 1545, 1886, 1897, 2024 HB 920--City of Odum; comporate limits ___._..._.......1081, 1089, 1886, 1897, 2025 HB 923--Washington County Sheriff and Employees; compensation __.................._____._ 1081, 1089, 1343, 1478, 1569 HB 924--DeKalb County; requirements for buildings unfit for human habitation ._.._____.._..___.____..........__________.___1081, 1089, 1715, 1720, 1817, 1993 HB 926--Newton County Commissioners; change certain provisions, require expense statements .._ 1081, 1089, 2453, 2459, 2652 HB 927--Mclntosh County Superior Court Clerk's Assistant; compensation ___...................._.__._..1081, 1090, 1343, 1478, 1570 HB 930--Greene County Small Claims Court; create ........___.__________..___..................._______________1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1611 HB 931--City of Madison; recorder for Mayor's Court .....................:.....-___._._.____._......1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1612 HB 932--City of Madison; mayor and councilmen, terms of office __.____..____........_........................1247I 1257, 1466, 1560, 1612 HB 933--Morgan County Sheriff and Court Clerk; compensation ___...__._...__.................................._1247, 1257, 1466, 1560, 1613 HB 937--Game and Fish; disposal of contraband wildlife ..................._...._..-.-___.._..._..._._187S, 1883, 2007, 2011, 2367, 2418 HB 938--Dooly County; feeding of prisoners ..........1248, 1257, 1466, 1561, 1613 HB 939--Hunting and Fishing License; must show upon request _._....._..._.._..._._._...... 2078, 2223, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2855 HB 940--Electrical Contractor's License; extension of time for license without exam ....... 2078, 2223, 2349, 2353, 2501, 2567 HB 941--Garnishments; relating to prejudgment ................................1874, 1883, 2349^ 2353, 2501, 2568, 2981 HB 942--Brantley County Board of Education; election of members ......__.__.____._....._..............1538, 1545, 1886, 1897, 2025 HB 943--Town of Waverly Hall; ordinances and resolutions, minimum number of votes for passage ............._........_........-.......__............._1248, 1257, 1466, 1561, 1613 INDEX 3123 HB 945--City of Smyrna; tax assessments, alternate methods .-----..-...--.1996, 2001, 2346, 2354, 2501, 2575 HB 946--Charlton County Court Clerk; compensation .___._____------..-.-.._____________--_--._.1248, 1258, 1888, 1904, 2021 HB 947--Charlton County Sheriff; compensation ._._.______.....___._.____.______________________ 1248, 1258, 1889, 1904, 2022 HB 948--Charlton County Tax Assessor; compensation ___._______.._........___________._..._...._...._. 1248, 1258, 1889, 1904, 2022 HB 949--Charlton County Board of Education; elections --.-_.._________---.--______________..-.-...1248, 1258, 1887, 1899, 2035 HB 950--Waycross-Ware County Development Authority; membership __...............___ .......1248, 1258, 2454, 2460, 2649 HB 951--Polk County Sheriff's Deputies; compensation .__________.._...._...__.___._.____ ___._._.....1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2464 HB 952--City of Lovejoy; new charter ...... 2077, 2223, 2346, 2357, 2471, 2537 HB 953--Savannah-Chatham Board of Education; compensation ...._,,_...... 1248, 1258, 1466, 1561, 1614 HB 954--Montgomery County Tax Commissioner; compensation . _________.______.......__..._______._._._.......1335, 1340, 1466, 1562, 1617 HB 955--Indictments; two or more offrtises same indictments _........_..2227, 2231 HB 957--Clinch County Sheriff; compensation and auto use _ _ 1249, 1258, 1887, 1899, 2035 HB 958--Homerville Mayor and Aldermen; time period for qualifying ___-.......__.__________.._-..... 1249, 1259, 1887, 1899, 2036 HB 959--Calhoun County Sheriff; compensation ... 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1614 HB 960--City of Warrenton; new charter .._..__._.__.__. 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1614 HB 961--Lincoln County Sheriff; compensation ...... 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1615 HB 962--Taliaferro County Commission Chairman; compensation _______._....._...._..____....._.______________ 1249, 1259, 1466, 1561, 1615 HB 963--Lincoln County Commission Chairman; compensation ............ _______ 1249, 1259, 1466, 1562, 1615 HB 965--Tift County Commissioners; those ineligible for chairman ... . 1249, 1259, 1466, 1562, 1616 HB 966--Washington County State Court; method of selecting jurors ..... 1250, 1260, 1466, 1562, 1616 HB 967--Bibb County Grand Jury; swearing in....... 1250, 1260, 1466, 1562, 1616 HB 968--Long County Probate Court Judge; compensation ......._..__________..............._________..... 1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2025 HB 969--Long County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices ___..._._________....__________ 1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2026 HB 970--Long County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ......._.____________......_..__________......... 1250, 1260, 1886, 1897, 2026 HB 971--Professional Engineering and Land Surveying; regulate practice ___._.- 1502, 1536, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1975, 2077, 2319 HB 972--Ethics Code; for members of State boards, commissions and authorities ___...--.-- __.--..----_.-_ 2319, 2336 HB 973--Marriage License; driver's license as proof of age ....________ _..__.....______.1873, 1883, 2233, 2235, 2367, 2418, 2536 HB 976--Town of Brooks; mayor, councilmen, terms of office ..........__._____.......______-__.......-_.___1538, 1545, 1715, 1720, 1808 HB 978--Clarke County Sheriff; food allowance for prisoners ...____.__........______..........____._..........1335, 1340, 1466, 1562, 1617 HB 980--Tift County Small Claims Court; costs, fees, commission ....____:.......___ ....._......__________....1335, 1340, 1466, 1563, 1618 3124 INDEX HB 983--City of Lilburn; change of election procedures -___.._.......___-........-__._..,,......._.__...... 1335, 1340, 1467, 1564, 1633 HB 987--Butts County Sheriff; compensation ........ 1596, 1601, 1886, 1897, 2026 HB 990--Community Development Department; relating to board of commissioners ........__.___.1540, 1547, 1801, 1803, 1906, 1977 HB 991--Gilmer County Sheriff; compensation __.__.1335, 1340, 1715, 1720, 1809 HB 992--Gilmer County Commissioner; compensation -_-......__.___......____.........__.____........1335, 1340, 1466, 1563, 1618 HB 993--Fort Mountain; charter and corporate limits -_________._.____________.__________...__..________._.1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1817, 1993 HB 994--City of Berlin; new charter ___.._......_.__....._......-..._.____._._..__.........1990, 1998 HB 998--Cherokee County Officials; number of employees ._.. ...... 1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1818, 1905, 1944, 1996, 2071 HB 999--Perry Redevelopment Authority; create _______.__.._..____________________._________._..._.___._______.1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1809 HB 1000--Retrocession of Land from U.S.; Governor authorized to accept ..... 1996, 2001, 2350, 2354, 2501, 2576 HB 1003--City of Funston; new charter _._.._....._.._._.1785, 1793, 1887, 1899, 2036 HB 1004--City of Norman Park; new charter _._.._......._.._._.........____._.......1990, 1998 HB 1007--City of Smyrna; increase 'corporate limits ....___._............._._____...........___._-_......__..._..1455, 1461, 1887, 1899, 2036 HB 1009--Augusta-Richmond County; unify governments ...._._____.._...........__.__...........___......1849, 1867, 1887, 1900, 2041 HB 1010--Chatham County Tax Commissioner; compensation -___........._-___.............-.____.-.....__.1455, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1809 HB 1011--Valdosta Board of Education; election and terms ___.______-_-._______._______________.._________..___..______1456, 1461, 1715, 1721, 1810 HB 1013--Decatur County Hospital Authority; appointment of members __.........__..____._......1456, 1462, 1715, 1721, 1810 HB 1016--Franklin County Sheriff; feeding of prisoners ......_______...-.......-____-...-..._-_..___......_.-1456, 1462, 1715, 1721, 1810 HB 1017--Tax Collectors and Tax Commissioners; minimum salaries ________.___.__--____..-.----__.,,-..-.._.____.._..--___..___1791, 1798 HB 1018--Georgia Products; preference in purchases by State and local authorities ..-.____.__......_._._.........._.._.__.......2342 ( 2344, 2646 HB 1020--City of Hampton; new charter ___......._._.___.1539, 1545, 1715, 1721, 1810 HB 1021--Henry County Board of Education; financial statement .............................._.........1539, 1545, 1715, 1722, 1811 HB 1022--Henry County Sheriff's Deputy; compensation ___._._.........-__._...__.......-.-_._.......1539, 1546, 1715, 1722, 1811 HB 1023--Henry County Development Authority; method of appointing members ___--_._____._____1539, 1546, 1716, 1722, 1812 HB 1024--City of Macon; election of aldermen from districts ......_...____._.__._-_.......__-___.1990, 1998, 2346, 2357, 2473, 2536 HB 1031--Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority; create _..__.____..1849, 1867, 2003, 2014, 2239 HB 1035--Flint Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorneys; compensation .........___._..___.........1872,,1883, 2346, 2357, 2464 HB 1036--City of Stockbridge; change corporate limits ___..__________.___________.-_-_-_________.._.--1539, 1546, 1716, 1722, 1821, 1993 HB 1041--Tobacco Warehouses; certified seal on weight ___._.______........_..1996, 2001, 2231, 2236, 2367, 2388, 2500, 2501 HB 1043--Camden County Officials; compensation, cost of living increase ................_.-_-__-.._._.._.1596, 1601, 1886, 1897, 2027 INDEX 3125 HB 1044--Coffee County Superior Court Clerk; compensation of employees --._.....--_._._ 1597, 1602, 2003, 2014, 2239 HB 1047--Toccoa; increase number of city commissioners ........... 1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2030, 2292 HB 1049--City of Woodstock; reincorporate ..............1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 HB 1050--Appling County Tax Receiver and Collector; consolidate offices _._..___.._._____._.1597, 1602, 2454, 2460, 2649 HB 1052--Worth County Board of Education; election ...-_-...-_.....__..........__......__.._......__.._......1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 HB 1054--Town of Turin; mayor and aldermen, terms of office .__.._.._.__.-_.-__.-_____.___....___._..__.1785, 1793, 2003, 2014, 2238 HB 1057--Seminole County Superior Court Clerk; compensation of personnel _______..____._____.______1702, 1710, 1887, 1900, 2037 HB 1060--Buchanan's Mayor's Court; changing provisions and punishments ....__...--...___.___1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2027 HB 1061--Haralson County Treasurer; compensation ..___..____.__.__.__._....___._._._.___....____..1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2028 HB 1062--Haralson County Commissioner; compensation _._...___...__...__...____.____._.___________.__.1597, 1602, 1887, 1898, 2028 HB 1063--Haralson County Tax Commissioner; compensation of clerical assistant ___.._____. 1597, 1603, 1887, 1898, 2028 HB 1064--Haralson County Sheriff's Deputies; change provisions .......... .... 1598, 1603, 1887, 1898, 2029 HB 1065--Haralson County Probate Court Judge; compensation of clerk ...._...._...__......._......._.1598, 1603, 1887, 1899, 2029 HB 1067--Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit Judges; supplemental expense allowance .............___........_.._...._. 1598, 1603 HB 1068--Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; assistant district attorney _.___.-_. ........... 1598, 1603, 2003, 2014, 2239 HB 1069--City of Barwick, new charter ... -.__....___.... 1598, 1603, 1887, 1899, 2029 HB 1070--City of Talbotton; date for municipal elections _. ........__..._.....-1702, 1710, 1887, 1900, 2037 HB 1071--Cartersville Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office .._._..._................................... 1702, 1710, 2004, 2014, 2240 HB 1074--Rutledge Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office ...._...___.._...._._...___.___..._._...__.._...1702, 1710, 2004, 2014, 2240 HB 1075--Greene County Board of Education; terms of office _.......-....-_..-......-...-....-........ 1702, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2240 HB 1076--Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Court Reporters; expense allowance ....................................... 1990, 1998, 2346, 2358, 2464 HB 1078--City of Sharon; reincorporate ................... 1598, 1604, 2004, 2015, 2240 HB 1080--Bacon County; compensation of sheriff, deputy, jailer and clerk .............................. 1702, 1711, 2346, 2358, 2465 HB 1082--City of Tunnel Hill; new charter ............. 1788, 1793, 2004, 2015, 2241 HB 1083--City of Winder; election of councilmen ... 1703, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2241 HB 1084--City of Winder; eliminate charter duplication ............ 1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2465 HB 1085--Richmond County Commissioners; no bid required, certain purchases .............._........ 1849, 1867, 1887, 1900, 2037 HB 1086--Richmond County, sheriff's employees ......... ... ........ 1785, 1794, 2004, 2015, 2244, 2642, 2688 HB 1087--Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors; chief tax appraiser ................_.. 2392, 243'4, 2454, 2461, 2661 HB 1091--Peach County Sheriff; arbitration on budget disputes ....--.-..-..--.- --.--1785, 1794, 2004, 2015, 2241 3126 INDEX HB 1092--City of Baconton; new charter _____________._____.__.__________.________.____.._1991, 1999 HB 1093--Emanuel County Small Claims Court; create -----.__,,. ..... _..,,... 1702, 1711, 1887, 1900, 2038 HB 1095--Spalding County Board of Commissioners; composition ................,,__ 1702, 1711, 2004, 2015, 2246, 2447 HB 1102--City of Jackson; change corporate limits .. ............_...... 1703, 1711, 1187, 1900, 2038 HB 1106--Adult Offender Division; create . ... ,, ... ___..._.______. 2227, 2231, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2577, 2980 HB 1109--Students Attending Non-University System Schools; change grant amounts ................. 2219, 2223, 2233, 2236, 2367, 2421 HB 1110--Union County Sheriff; compensation .__... 1703, 1711, 2346, 2358, 2465 HB 1111--Fannin County Probate Court Judge; office help . . 1703, 1712, 2346, 2358, 2466 HB 1113--Harris County Coroner; compensation ... 1786, 1794, 1887, 1900, 2038 HB 1114--Harris County Board of Education; election _._.__._. 1786, 1794, 1887, 1900, 2038, 2226, 2448 HB 1115--Harris County Small Claims Court; jurisdictional amount ___..__..__.___._____.____.._______.1786, 1794, 2232, 2236, 2361 HB 1116--Shiloh Mayor and Councilmen; terms of office ___._._.-._.__.._____._.___.1786, 1794, 1888, 1901, 2040, 2226, 2448 HB 1119--Richmond County Water and Sewerage Service; provide for rate increase _____.._.___1786, 1794, 1888, 1901, 2040 HB 1120--Waycross Downtown Development Authority; create -....,,. 1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2466 HB 1121--Richmond County Alcohol Beverage Sale; hours for consumption on premises ........1786, 1795, 1888, 1901, 2239, 2292 HB 1122--Town of Carl; mayor and councilmen, terms of office ............ 1786, 1795, 1888, 1901, 2040 HB 1125--City of Lumpkin; allow use of funds for providing water, sewage and paving services .-_._.-......._.-.__.......___._-.......1786, 1795, 2004, 2015, 2242 HB 1126--Bleckley County Tax Commissioner's Clerks; compensation ____._..___.__.______..__________.1787, 1795, 2004, 2016, 2242 HB 1127--Bleckley County Probate Court Judge Clerk; compensation . 1787, 1795, 2004, 2016, 2242 HB 1128--Bleckley County Commissioner's Clerical Assistant; compensation ...._________.. 1787, 1795, 2005, 2016, 2242 HB 1129--Bleckley County Deputy Sheriff; compensation ....._.......-....-.._._.._..-.....-._...._.1787, 1795, 2005, 2016, 2243 HB 1130--Bleckley County Clerk's Clerical Assistant; compensation ............... 1787, 1796, 2005, 2016, 2243 HB 1131--Towns County Sheriff; compensation _______.___.___.___.-__._.._.___--.1787, 1796 HB 1132--Towns County Superior Court Clerk; compensation ............1787, 1796 HB 1133--Towns County Probate Judge; compensation ___._._.__...-1787, 1796 HB 1134--Fannin County Board of Commissioners; powers and duties ........._-_-........._-_.__.-_-......-1788, 1796, 2005, 2016, 2247, 2536, 2610 HB 1135--Gilmer County Superior Court; compensation of clerk .._.__._._..........._._.__..___.1788, 1796, 2346, 2358, 2466 HB 1136--Town of Waleska; recorder's court ..........17S8, 1796, 1888, 1901, 2041 HB 1139--City of Commerce; certain appointees be qualified electors ....._-._..._............--.._..1788, 1797, 2005, 2016, 2243 INDEX 3127 HB 1140--Cordele Office Building Authority; certain restrictions on exercise of power ___ 1870, 1878, 2232, 2237, 2362 HB 1141--Legislative Services Committee; investigate boards, agencies of executive branch _.__.__._____.____1994, 2002 HB 1142--Catoosa County Sheriff's Deputies and Radio Operators; compensation ____________._..2279, 2336, 2453, 2459, 2646 HB 1143--City of Leary; new charter ............_._.1991, 1999, 2346, 2358, 2472, 2565 HB 1147--City of Moultrie; referendum on number of alcoholic beverage licenses to be issued ..-__............ 1870, 1878 HB 1149--Brooks County Small Claims Court; administrative fee __..___..______________.._.__....._._______________.___._______._____..._1870, 1879 HB 1152--Heard County Commissioner; create office .................1870, 1879, 2232, 2237, 2362 HB 1153--Dodge County Commissioner; compensation ................ 1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2467 HB 1154--Dodge County Sheriff and Clerk of Superior Court; compensation .......__..___.1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2467 HB 1155--Laurens County State Court Judge; provide secretary ___.___.___.........___.___........._...___.1991, 1999, 2347, 2359, 2467 HB 1156--East Dublin Mayor and Council; election ___.___._______.__..._____..__.___.._._._..______.___._...1991, 1999, 2347, 2359, 2467 HB 1157--Cobb County Juvenile Court Judge; compensation ..............___.___.___ 1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 HB 1158--Cobb County Chief Clerk of Tax Commissioner; compensation _._................ 1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 HB 1159--Cobb Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorneys; compensation _................_.......... 1871, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 HB 1160--Cobb County State Court Clerk; compensation ............ ..._.1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2468 HB 1161--Cobb Judicial Circuit Investigator; compensation .. .....__..__..._..._._._._................__.___.1871, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 HB 1162--Cobb Judicial Circuit Judge; compensation ...._._..............._.... 2392, 2434 HB 1163--Cobb County Probate Court Clerk; compensation . .. ..._...................1871, 1879, 2347, 2359, 2469 HB 1164--Cobb County Officials; compensation .... 1872, 1879, 2453, 2459, 2647 HB 1165--Cobb Judicial Circuit Court Reporters; compensation ... ....1872, 1879, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2857, 2980 HB 1166--Agriculture Department; change rules and regulations relating to farmers markets ... . .. 2340, 2344, 2451, 2461, 2666, -2869, 2980 HB 1170--Fulton County; governmental immunity waived, claims of Mesdms. Sosby, Avery and Skinner ... ....2279, 2336 HB 1171--Gwinnett County Public Facilities Authority; create ...... .................... ... 1991, 1999, 2347, 2360, 2469 HB 1172--Fannin County Sheriff; compensation ,, 1991, 1999, 2347, 2360, 2469 HB 1177--Marietta; extend corporate limits ......._.................................. 2392, 2434 HB 1178--Laurens County Commissioners; compensation ............................................. 2393, 2435, 2454, 2460, 2649 HB 1179--Laurens County Treasurer; compensation .........._._..........._.._. 2393, 2435 HB 1180--Hancock County Tax Commissioner and Secretary; compensation ........................... 2075, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2470 HB 1182--DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Authority; create __.____.--..._._____..._.-___._-.1991, 2000 HB 1184--Appling County State Court Judge and Solicitor; compensation ......................1991, 2000, 2347, 2360, 2470 3128 INDEX HB 1187--Union County Commissioner; create office ........__._______-____..._....__........_........2076, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2470 HB 1197--Johnson County Tax Receiver; compensation ._..............................._..........__....2076, 2223, 2347, 2360, 2470 HB 1198--Middle Georgia Coliseum Authority; increase amount of revenue bonds issued ,,.._..,,._.._..._,,..,,..,,,,.,,.. 2076, 2223, 2347, 2360, 2478, 2536 HB 1202--Rockdale County Tax Commissioners' Deputies; compensation ...................__.___._._ 2279, 2336, 2453, 2460, 2648 HB 1203--Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk Deputies; compensation ____.__.___..._..._...........2279, 2336, 2453, 2460, 2648 HB 1205--Cobb County State Court; duties of the solicitor .................._.___.___.__...__.2279, 2337, 2455, 2458, 2666, 2871 HB 1206--Cobb County State Court; compensation of solicitor _ 2280, 2337, 2453, 2460, 2648 HB 1207--Locust Grove Mayor; term of office ........2280, 2337, 2453, 2460, 2649 HB 1209--Fiscal Notes for Certain Bills; procedure .......__..__...._.__. 2291, 2337, 2452, 2461, 2666, 2873 HB 1210--Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee; create within each House of the General Assembly _________________________ 2393, 2435 INDEX 3129 HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 1--Notifying the Senate that the House has convened __,,...--_____________45 HR 2--Notifying the Governor that the General Assembly has convened ----.--____----.,,_________.___________________.... 45, 46 HR 5--Inauguration of Governor; joint session __________________-__..-_____.51, 52 HR 7--Paul Roach; compensate .............. 714, 723, 1265, 1347, 1525 HR 8--Cities, Counties, Sinking Fund; invest to pay off indebtedness, certain cases _-_-__----.-__._----,,__.___----715, 724, 1091, 1273, 1364, 1444 HR 9--Aetna Life and Casualty County; compensate ___________ ..,,__._.__.,,..._._.____........._.._..1875, 1884, 2344, 2355, 2635 HR 11--Williams Brothers Grocery Company; compensate --__----_____----..____----,,_____.__--___--714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1526 HR 13--Seminole County; receive certain property from State ..--__-.----...........-787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1419 HR 16--Joint Session; Governor's State of State message -_----_______----.63, 64 HR 17--Joint Session; Governor's budget message --.------.__.--------. -- 63, 64 HR 20--J. Fred Holland; compensate ___------._____ .--714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1527 HR 23--Downtown Newnan Development Authority; create ........._____........_.___._........_..__......._..119, 123, 160, 202, 270 HR 27--Douglas County Officials; provide for recall -----------...... ....... 119, 123, 252, 313, 354 HR 33--Roy L. Cash; compensate ................ 1875, 1884, 2344, 2355, 2636, 2980 HR 35--Dental Health Day; designate .--______..----___--_.129, 133, 161, 165, 283 HR 36--Edwin J. Odom; compensate _------_.__--.----__----..1875, 1885, 2344 HR 37--Benjamin Wynn; compensate -___----_______.1875, 1885, 2344, 2355, 2637 HR 39--MARTOC, Rapid Transit Overview Committee; appointment of members, terms ......................................................191, 197, 428, 486, 524, 538, 588 HR 51--Montgomery County; conveyance of State-owned property _._.__......_._..........__.787, 794, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1446 HR 52--Alfred L. Knox; compensate . 714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1528 HR 54--Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Thrift; compensate ........ --..-.--..-.. .714, 723, 1265, 1348, 1529 HR 55--James H. Bohannon; compensate ..................714, 724, 1265, 1348, 1530 HR 59--Town of Auburn; homestead exemption ................191, 197, 345, 431, 489 HR 61--Roy M. Lingefelt; compensate................714, 724, 1265, 1348, 1531, 1705 HR 67--Human Resources Department; participate in toxoplasmosis disease program .............................................................119, 124, 253, 318, 358, 412 HR 69--General Assembly Members; no change in salary during term _._--.....___..-..._._-....._.--...._.--.191, 197, 1344, 1475 HR 72--Meriwether County; lease of real property ._.._.--...__........_.--....--.....787, 795, 1096, 1273, 1364, 1447 HR 73--Sheriffs; minimum qualifications for office _.----_____----___.--------_.----...-----.654, 661, 1023, 1102, 1327 HR 74--John Henry Autry; compensate ._..--....._--..._....-..._._._..1875, 1885, 2345 HR 75--Coweta County; conveyance of certain tract of land .....----._--....__._-.....587, 594, 979, 1027, 1111, 1133 HR 77--Law Enforcement Officer Killed in Line of Duty; indemnification program -.,,....--.1016, 1021, 1800, 1805, 2046, 2073, 2252, 2266, 2341 3130 INDEX HR 89--Muscogee County Airport Commission; appointment of members --------------_------_------------------337, 344 HR 91--William H. Sheperd; compensate _______________ __714, 724, 1266, 1348", 1532 HR 92--DeKalb County Study Commission on Law Enforcement; create --------------------------587, 594, 1343, 1480 HR 94--W. M. "Dick" Williams; appreciate ______________._--------------_191, 204 HR 96--Optometry College; Board of Regents urged to study feasibility of establishing... 191, 197, 253, 318, 359, 413 HR 98--Revenue Department; write off uncollected check balances on motor fuel permits and taxes --------------1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1906, 1978 HR 100--Revenue Department; write off uncollected check balances on motor vehicle license fees ----------1084, 1090, 1465, 1557, 1823, 1865 HR 101--Spinal Health Day; designate ----__--------------------------642, 649 HR 109--Newton County; time for making tax levies and assessments ----------------------419, 425, 1093, 1278, 1357 HR 111--David Ledet; compensate .--------------------715, 724, 1266, 1348, 1533 HR 112--Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie G. Cantrell; compensate ___......__ 1875, 1885, 2345 HR 113--Properties Commission; act for State on certain property _______ 1790, 1798, 1890, 1895, 2046, 2074, 2252, 2269 HR 114--Committee to Study State Parks; create ------------------654, 661, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2422, 2500, 2502, 2544 HR 117--City of Perry; homestead exemption, exclude retirement income ___----------------__._,,__.__ 544, 550, 663, 733, 809 HR 120--Carl Perrin; compensate ----------------------715, 724, 1266, 1348, 1534 HR 121--Kennesaw; lease of tract of Stateowned property ___------------___----------654, 661, 979, 1027, 1111, 1134 HR 122--Secretary of State; power to grant corporate powers --------------2228, 2231, 2454, 2458, 2667, 2873, 2879 HR 126--Committee to Study DeKalb County School Property Utilization; create ------------------471, 480, 977, 1029, 1106 HR 127--Peach County Justices of Peace; increase jurisdiction ----_----------------------471, 480, 553, 603, 686 HR 128--Coweta County Board of Education; leases and contracts ---------------------1337, 1341, 1466, 1563, 1636 HR 133--Miss Carole K. Brown; compensate ..-,,______....___ ______.__________... 1875, 1885, 2345, 2355, 2638, 2980 HR 141--Stone Mountain Park; urge accommodation of handicapped in all facilities ---------------------- 296, 308, 1344, 1480 HR 143--Dougherty Judicial Circuit; State Librarian furnish books ------------ 1541, 1547, 1889, 1894, 2367, 2422 HR 144--Crisp County; issue revenue anticipation obligations _--.___-------------------544, 550, 663, 734, 811 HR 146--Baldwin County; conveyance of certain real property ----------------1790, 1798, 1890, 1895, 2253, 2329 HR 150--State-owned Property; disposal of tract ------------------1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 2046, 2074, 2252, 2270 HR 151--Mrs. L. L. Stovall, Jr.; receive certain property in Fulton County ....__________..1875, 1883, 2007, 2009, 2667, 2874 HR 155--Georgia Productivity Center; designate Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech --------------------787, 795, 1093, 1273, 1364, 1448, 1877 HR 156--DeKalb County; enter into waste contracts -.-------------------544, 550, 2232, 2237, 2363 INDEX 3131 HR 157--DeKalb County Judges, Stone Mountain Circuit Judges; elected in nonpartisan elections ------.--_--__--_------_--587, 594 HR 158--Committee to Study DeKalb County Justices of the Peace; create ----------588, 594, 1343, 1476, 1576, 1589 HR 160--Joint Session; dedicate Richard B. Russell monument -...-..._._...- ---._...-.......--------472, 492, 505 HR 161--Trial Judges; urge give more severe penalties ----_--__------472, 492 HR 162--Robert Fraser Walling; regrets at passing _._._.___.____...______------472, 492 HR 169--Properties Commission; grant easement in Gwinnett County to Georgia Power Company ----_----___. 1875, 1884, 2007, 2010, 2367, 2423 HR 172--Walker County; conveyance of certain real property __------.__..----_----____---- 1993, 2002, 2350, 2355, 2501, 2580 HR 177--James Robin Rogers; commend .------..._______________588, 689 HR 178--Phillip R. Kelley; commend -----_....------------_----___------588, 689 HR 179--James K. Williams; commend ----_._...----------------...__._.----588, 689 HR 195--Flue-Cured Tobacco; urge sale across State and county lines ----------.-- _.---------- -...... 588, 595 HR 197--Cyclorama; historic value and in need of repair _----------.._......._..----1875, 1884, 2234, 2235, 2667, 2875 HR 200--Offender Rehabilitation Board; new name for Corrections Board ............1790, 1798, 2007, 2012, 2253, 2331 HR 204--George L. Smith, II World Congress Center Authority; create Overview Committee ....1083, 1090, 1344, 1476, 1576, 1590, 1877 HR 205--Downtown Athens Development Authority; create _---- _.. 1015, 1021, 1467, 1565, 1634 HR 206--Bartow County; conveyance of State property ----------._._--.------..1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 HR 208--Coweta County; ad valorem tax for industry ........__------------._------___._.......1016, 1021, 1343, 1478, 1571 HR 212--Thomasville High Bulldog Football Team; commend ..---..-715, 737 HR 222--Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; relative to relocation ............... 715, 724, 1344, 1480 HR 226--State Properties Commission; powers and duties ---------- ... ..........1083, 1090, 1482, 1559 HR 228--Commission to Study Metro Atlanta Expressway System; create ___._-__------._--------2076, 2224, 2456, 2461 HR 229--Lowndes County Historical Property; exempt from county ad valorem tax .----...............-1083, 1090, 1343, 1478, 1573 HR 239--Lake Lanier; urge Congress to recognize recreation as one of its major purposes .._._._.__.._.. 966, 976, 1344, 1480 HR 241--Lake Lanier Islands; rename Picnic Island as James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Recreation Center ....----_......----.----.........-....-.................._.. .... 966, 976, 1344, 1481 HR 242--Fort Oglethorpe; incorporated municipality ___.------------.------__------ ....... 1540, 1547, 1716, 1722, 1811 HR 243--Brunswick Property; use by the Brunswick Port Authority -....----.............1540, 1548, 1887, 1899, 2030 HR 245--Property Conveyance; Towns County, easement to William Mull ..............1704, 1713, 1801, 1805, 1906, 1979 HR 256--Georgia Baptist Convention; commend _--------_..------------1084, 1110 HR 271--Coweta County Justice Courts; replace with Small Claims Court .......................... .1789, 1798, 2004, 2016, 2249 3132 INDEX HR 276--East Point Business and Industrial Development Authority; create .----------.2077, 2224, 2347, 2360, 2481 HR 277--General Assembly; adjournment March 3 to March 7 .-_--_____._._._____-_----____________.------------_.1433, 1442, 1454 HR 284--Earl Olson; appreciation to -------------------------------1459, 1481 HR 287--United Service Organizations; commend ------------.1459, 1481 HR 298--Property Conveyance; easement to City of LaGrange .---------------------1993, 2002, 2350, 2356, 2501, 2583 HR 299--City of Winder; property easement through Fort Yargo State Park .___._.--------.1875, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2253, 2333 HR 301--General Assembly; adjournment March 7 to March 10 ----.-------- ..------------------1482, 1535, 1536 HR 303--Property Transfer; easement to City of Winder . 1876, 1884, 2008, 2010, 2253, 2334 HR 305--Committee to Study Public Television; create .__.._....................._.....------..........1993, 2002, 2351, 2356, 2667, 2879 HR 306--Conveyance of Certain State-Owned Property; to Fulton County ____1947, 1984, 2234, 2235, 2367, 2424, 2451 HR 310--Chattooga Lakes State Park; rename as Sloppy Ployd State Park __------ 2320, 2337, 2455, 2461, 2667, 2876 HR 311--City of Marietta; employees, increase retirement benefits ..................1874, 1884, 2347, 2361, 2495 HR 334--University of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Station; commend .......--------------------------1705, 1713, 1885, 1892, 2435, 2444 HR 335--Cotton Support Prices; urge Congress increase _____..............1706, 1714, 1885, 1892, 2367, 2427 HR 336--Grand Bay Area; urge Federal government allow State acquisition ........................__.___------_____1706, 1714, 2007, 2011, 2368, 2431 HR 337--Federal Peanut Program; request statement of intention from U.S. Agriculture Department ............................ ----..._._1706, 1714, 1885, 1892, 2368, 2433 HR 343--Honorable J. Roy McCracken; commend .--.__...................----1706, 1723 HR 347--Fulton County; grant state-owned easement ..............................................2320, 2337, 2456, 2461, 2667, 2877 HR 348--Comprehensive Emergency Health Care System; urge development ._....____.---------- 1791, 1798, 2006, 2074 HR 349--Columbus-Muscogee County; encourage industry and commerce with tax exemption, certain cases _------------..----------.----__----2076, 2224, 2347, 2361, 2479 HR 350--Paulding County Law Library; State Librarian furnish certain books .--.2282, 2337, 2452, 2461, 2667, 2878 HR 356--Samuel Trebble Maxwell; regrets at passing __--__------..1995, 2075 HR 358--B. Frank Cook; commemorate ___--....._..._.......--..................1995, 2075 HR 371--Newton County Local Legislative Study Committee; create ___..__..__.___.....___..._.2393', 2435, 2453, 2459, 2650 HR 376--DeKalb County School System; appreciation to ....................2228, 2252 HR 384--Mr. Bob Harrell; commend ___.-.___.__.--.----.--------------......2843, 2366 HR 387--MART A, Rapid Transit; urged to purchase materials manufactured in State .....------.----..--.--------2343, 2344 HR 389--Luther Franklin Butler; regrets at passing --..___..,,_--2343, 2366